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Generating Customer Satisfaction by Mastering the Client Conversation

An order maker, or a client representative, is someone who is always looking for opportunities to enhance client properties. This starts with understanding the client’s wants and needs. You can uncover these by viewing their inspirations on Pinterest and asking lots of questions. “What are your hot buttons?” Marty Grunder, president and CEO of Grunder Landscaping […]

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Business Smarts: Be An Order Maker, Not An Order Taker

In the years during the pandemic, many landscape companies experienced a surge in business as numerous customers decided to invest in their landscapes. In many cases, all you had to do was pick up the phone in order to win business. Yet as the economy shifts, it’s important for landscape professionals to become ‘order makers’ […]

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From Mowing to Backyard Makeovers: Red River Outdoor Living Continues to Evolve

Sponsored Content Written by Kennedy Phillips, Brand Experience LeadProvided by: Vermeer Corporation, Pella, Iowa For Ross and Kala Moore, the journey to creating Red River Outdoor Living began with a simple lawn mowing service when Ross was just 13 years old. Little did they know that this humble venture would grow into a thriving, multi-faceted […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Lakeside Oasis

This lakeside property in Michigan has it all, from vast lawns to expansive gardens, orchards, and tennis courts. When the owners bought the 34,000 sq. ft. home, located an hour from Detroit, they dreamed of having a landscape with a park-like setting. To bring their dream to life, they reached out to Todd’s Services, Inc., […]

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Conquering Challenges: Crafting a Contemporary Waterfront Stunner

This project earned Landscapes by Randy Lee, Inc. a Gold Award for Residential Design/Build in the 2023 Awards of Excellence. Along the waters of St. Petersburg, Florida, sits a stylish home that underwent major renovations during COVID, including the addition of a modern landscape. Before the project began, the owners wanted to upgrade the existing […]

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Level Up: Rossen Landscape Seeks Revenue Growth with Sustained Profit

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Jeff Rossen’s passion for landscaping was born when he was gifted some unhatched Japanese koi eggs. He built his first pond for these fish, and it progressively got bigger each time he rebuilt it. Around 13 […]

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Design/Build: The Power of Before-and-After Visuals

Landscape design/build work is a highly visual service. Customers often call to boost their curb appeal or create a wow factor in their backyards. Because this service line creates such visually striking differences before and after a job, take advantage of the transformations you’re behind by documenting and marketing them. The Benefits of Before-and-After Shots […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Community Garden for a Corporate Campus

Ohio is home to a wide range of industry leaders, including the headquarters for Scott’sMiracle-Gro, near Marysville. This campus aims to serve both employees and the community with various laboratories for research and a community garden that everyone can enjoy. To design and create these gardens, the company brought in Hidden Creek Landscaping, based in […]

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Survey Says: Homeowners Plan To Invest In Outdoor Oases This Summer

Thumbtack recently polled over 1,000 homeowners nationwide how they’re maximizing their curb appeal and how they’re investing in their landscapes. Nearly one-third of respondents (29%) reported they intend to spend up to $5,000 improving their outdoor spaces this summer. The number one project on their list was landscaping, with 62% of homeowners planning to tackle […]

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Business Smarts: Sales Process Strategies to Keep the Ball Rolling

Ever wondered if your sales process is too slow or if your salespeople need to be more direct with their prospects? Time is money, so it’s natural to want your sales team to be as efficient as possible when moving a lead through your sales funnel. However, if you serve the residential design-build market, you […]

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