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It is rare lately to encounter clients who arenāt searching for a complete low-maintenance landscape. However, this was the case for a residence in Estacada, Oregon. In fact, this couple of avid gardeners were seeking a company that could create a āworking gardenā for them that they could enjoy and labor in. After receiving several […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Ever liked your side job more than your regular job? This was the case for Charlie Bourdages. In 1988, his next-door neighbor had just started his own landscaping company and asked Bourdages to help him on […]
The Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, wanted a new entrance onto campus that provided easy access to newly built institutional buildings. Washington University also wanted adequate parking and landscaping to match their existing beautiful campus. This East End Transformation project was taken on by Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions, based in Caseyville, […]
Poor drainage in a yard can result in the erosion of topsoil, water pooling around a houseās foundation, and even flooded basements. Overall, this issue can make a yard unusable and leave homeowners extremely frustrated. Causes of Poor Drainage If you have customers complaining about their muddy misfortunes in the backyard, there are a number […]
Depending on your location, deer feeding on landscapes can be a problem any time of the year. If you have clients seeking a way to save their backyards from becoming a buffet, there are several different approaches you can take. Deer can be persistent once theyāve found a feeding ground they like so discourage them […]
A new year means new landscape design software innovations and program enhancements. Check out some of the popular software options and what upgrades they have to offer, as well as some predicted trends. AutoCAD 2022 A design staple for a number of industries is AutoCAD and this yearās version offers industry-specific toolsets, new automation and […]
The lawn and landscape industry has come a long way from having to do everything with pen and paper. Because time is money, you can impress potential clients and cut down on long work hours by taking advantage of the different types of estimating software available. There are several different types of estimating software options […]
Whether weāre ready for it or not, 2022 is almost here. Focus on the landscape shot up at the start of the pandemic and that appreciation for the outdoors isnāt going anywhere. Below are some of the industry and design trends that landscape professionals are expecting to see going strong next year. Industry Trends While […]
If youāve already got a fair amount of landscaping jobs scheduled for the spring, it can be tempting to coast through the winter months. However, with the ongoing supply chain issues, building your winter backlog can help with securing materials in advance. For some companies, the demand for custom residential landscapes doesnāt slow down, regardless […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Lee Greathouse, LIC, knew when he graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1974 with a B.S. in ornamental horticulture that he wanted to start his own company. However, he knew he needed some experience first. […]
