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Landscapes of the Month: Turning a Bland Space Into a Masterpiece

In a span of six months, this landscape in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was transformed into a stunning outdoor living area. The space had been underutilized and largely empty for years, prompting the homeowners to make a change. They called Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, based in Sioux Falls, to make improvements, leading to a 2024 […]

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Incorporating Sustainability: How Climate Change Is Shaping Consumer Demands for 2025

Just as the economy can impact consumer trends, the changing climate is also driving shifts in the demand for certain residential design features. With frequent natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, the need for versatile plants and landscapes that can endure various challenges is bringing sustainability to the forefront of clients’ minds. Adapting to Local […]

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2025 Landscape Design Trends: What’s In and Out

Although consumer demand has calmed down from the post-COVID frenzy, there is no doubt homeowners still see value in investing in their outdoor spaces and are seeking ways to maximize their landscape’s potential. Trending Design Aesthetics As the demand for native plants and well-adapted species rises, so does the desire for more naturalistic landscapes that […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Reinventing a Lakeside Retreat

Along the shores of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, sits a home transformed from the ground up. Before this project, the property was outdated and featured a woodland of invasive plants and dying ash trees. After working with Landmark Landscapes, based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, the home has become a vibrant lakefront retreat for the family and […]

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Business Smarts: Create Steady Cash Flow by Converting Customers to Long-Term Clients

When you review your sources of revenue, it’s important to take stock of how much is coming from one-off projects versus long-term contracts. Long-term maintenance contracts with clients are beneficial for several reasons. They help provide steady cash flow, allowing your company to continue to grow and forecast your staffing needs properly. ā€œWe are generally […]

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Level Up: Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc. Grows with Napa’s Evolving Luxury Market

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc., based in Napa, California, has served the Bay area since 1988 and has been growing as the market has evolved there. Ben Penning, president of Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc., is the second […]

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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. ā€œWhat are your hot buttons?ā€ 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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