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Located in Duxbury, Maryland, this client desired a landscape that would look appropriate with their renovated classic home. They wanted a gracious entry sequence with a dry stacked front wall and reclaimed materials to go with the age of the house. They aspired for the backyard to include a variety of spaces for relaxing, entertaining, […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Greg Struhl entered the landscape industry by chance and despite some trials early on, he has shaped Chip-N-Dale’s Custom Landscaping, Inc., based in Las Vegas, Nevada, into a successful business. Previously, he had been working at […]
There are a lot of moving parts to a project handoff, so creating a process and using it consistently can help streamline this step and prevent oversights. “Standardizing this process helps improve communication, expectations, and keeping on track with all project specifics to reduce the chance of scope creep,” says Michael Wagner, director of company […]
In a relay race, teams have to seamlessly pass the baton from one athlete to another in order to succeed. Similarly, project handoffs are a critical step to ensure the work your team has sold is executed properly and in a timely manner by your production team. “Project handoffs enable effective communication and clarification of […]
Subcontractors can help build out your lawn or landscape company’s service offerings, meet increased customer demand or boost your snow removal team’s size. While they can be more expensive than your in-house employees, subcontractors bring expertise in their specialty. In some cases, a service like irrigation or tree care may be out of your preferred […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Growing up working on his family’s Christmas tree farm and nursery, Chris di Stefano was instilled with a strong work ethic and a love for the outdoors at an early age. While he knew he didn’t […]
“Is it really worth it?” It’s a question that every client has to ask themselves when trying to decide if they want to go through with a certain outdoor project. Not only is there a question of how happy they’ll be after completing a project, but there’s also the question of its value when it […]
Plant warranties serve as a sign you stand by your work and can possibly even give you an edge against a competitor if they don’t offer the same. However, plant warranty policies need to be handled with care to avoid future conflicts with clients when a plant inevitably dies. “I think we as an industry […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Landscapes Unlimited, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, was started in 2008. Founder Chris Holmgren had worked in the landscape industry for 15 years before creating his own company with the goal of building the biggest and […]
Understanding both your clients’ desires and concerns is critical, not only to close a sale but to ensure you can create a landscape design they’ll ultimately be pleased with. Melding a couple’s different styles can be a challenge, but finding the balance between their budget and their wish list is another aspect you have to […]