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Once your team has completed a job, do you take the time to conduct a project post-mortem, or are you so busy that you simply rush on to the next task? If you arenāt pausing to evaluate what went right and what went wrong on a job, your team will be doomed to repeat itself […]
Among the historic neighborhoods of Denver, Colorado, is an estate that blends the old and the new. Over five years ago, the owners bought the property and demolished the original house to create their dream home. To achieve their desired look, they brought in Designs By Sundown, based in Littleton, Colorado, to design and build […]
Residential design/build firm McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has earned more than 450 awards for their projects. However, they donāt enter to stroke their ego. They use it as a way to recognize their talented team and attract new clients through marketing. This was just one of the insights attendees learned about […]
Permitting isnāt an exciting aspect of landscape design/build work, but it is a necessary element. How itās handled can greatly impact your projectās timeline and overall customer satisfaction. Setting Realistic Timelines and Expediting the Permitting Process āWhen can we get started?ā is one of the most pressing questions your clients will have, and itās important […]
Landvisions, based in Tyler, Texas, faced a challenge when their clients requested a transformation of their small, wooded, and elevated lot into an entertainment space where they could host parties with numerous guests. The clients had a comprehensive wish list of elements, and the combination was difficult to fit into the small yard. The project […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has an annual revenue of $30 million and is always in a growth mindset. Josh Pool, COO of Timberline Landscaping, says they never want to settle and become stagnant. […]
If youāre looking to branch into design/build work, a critical element to master is navigating the permitting process so your projects can be approved in a timely manner. āI think people can underestimate the permitting process in general,ā says Hayden LaForge, operations manager forĀ Landscape Creations of RI, based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. āItās easy to […]
Among the busy streets of Washington, D.C., is a historic home with an elegant landscape. Not long ago, the owners purchased two properties to add a guest house to the main home. The family also wanted to renovate the existing landscape to match the beauty of the surrounding neighborhood. They brought in McHale Landscape Design, […]
When youāre designing an aesthetically pleasing and functional space for clients with a small landscape, itās critical to consider the installation and maintenance of the project as well. āWe canāt design something that we arenāt able to install,ā says Rebecca Jacobson, vice president of sales and marketing for Santa Rita Landscaping, based in Tucson, Arizona. […]
This library in New Canaan, Connecticut, has been at the center of the community since 1877. About 10 years ago, the leaders of the library began exploring ways to make the property more nature-centric to connect visitors with their natural surroundings. Years of planning led them to create a landscape that encourages outdoor learning and […]
