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If you have clients seeking a more naturalistic landscape or there is a need to blend a formal garden transitioning to the nearby countryside, matrix plantings can provide this native aesthetic along with a number of benefits. While the phrase āmatrix plantingā may be an unfamiliar one, it boils down to the accepted concept of […]
Nestled in the suburbs of Chicago is a picturesque French home that was purchased by the current owners in 2016. Until recently, this house had a barren landscape that provided little value for the family. After buying the home, the owners began extensive renovations that changed the home’s look. They also wanted to enhance the […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. It was the beautiful stripes professional mowing services created that first attracted Taylor Milliken to the landscape industry. He started out mowing lawns with his friend at 15 years old. āI always knew I wanted to […]
Located in Duxbury, Massachusetts, 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-Daleās 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. āStandardizing this process helps improve communication, expectations, and keeping on track with all project specifics to reduce the chance of scope creep,ā 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. āProject handoffs enable effective communication and clarification of […]
Subcontractors can help build out your lawn or landscape companyās service offerings, meet increased customer demand or boost your snow removal teamās 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 familyās 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 didnāt […]
“Is it really worth it?ā Itās 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 theyāll be after completing a project, but thereās also the question of its value when it […]
