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From Chaos to Clarity: Why Process Is the Real Driver of Efficiency

Does this sound familiar? You invest in a new software tool that promises to make your team more efficient and provide better visibility into your operations. Yet once the tech is rolled out, you’re confronted with inconsistent usage, bad data and a frustrated team. This disconnect is because it is processes, not new platforms, that […]

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Small, But Mighty: How QR Codes Can Boost Your Landscape Company’s Efficiency

QR codes have become ubiquitous since the pandemic prompted restaurants and other locations to utilize them, but this technology has actually been around since 1994. With its pattern inspired by the board game Go, quick response codes were created as a new machine-readable code that was faster than the barcode and could store more data. […]

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What Contractors Need to Know Before Going All-In on Robotics

Landscape companies that integrate robotic mowers into their operations can experience true productivity gains, but success with this technology depends greatly on how it is implemented. While robotic mowers come with a learning curve, investing the time and effort into making them work for your operations now can help pay off in the long run. […]

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How Robotic Mowers Have Moved from a Curiosity to a Competitive Advantage

While robotic mowers have been around since the 90s, in recent years they have shifted from a novelty that landscape companies merely tested out into a true efficiency tool for operations. Timber Toste, owner of Mow Bot Ltd, based in Longmont, Colorado, admits that originally, he felt that robots were going to take their jobs, […]

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Spring Surge Playbook: How Landscape Companies Navigate Seasonal Workload Spikes

It’s been said, ā€˜Chance favors the prepared mind,’ and this is particularly true when it comes to tackling the spring busy season. When you have the right systems in place, your team can weather the operational challenges these next few months will throw at you. Conduct Strong Safety Rodeos While hopefully a good chunk of […]

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Streamlining Six Common Design/Build Bottlenecks

There are numerous roadblocks that can slow down or cause headaches during the design/build process. Instead of merely tolerating them, taking the time to streamline these pain points can result in improved efficiency in your operations and a better overall experience for your clients. While the weather will remain out of your control, other common […]

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Technically Speaking: The Importance of Spring Mower Maintenance

If you want to avoid downtime, you can’t afford to neglect mower maintenance in the spring. The first week of March marks Lawn Mower Maintenance Week, and it is a prime time to review your mower fleet to ensure your crews’ equipment is ready for the growing season. ā€œThe mower parts most likely to fail […]

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Eight Operational Tactics from Other Industries That Landscaping Can Borrow

Many landscape company owners can discover helpful operational strategies when talking to their peers about how they do business. However, you don’t have to just limit yourself to looking at the landscape industry for ingenuity. If you are looking for new methods of efficiency, check out some of the practices from other industries that may […]

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What’s Your Reverse Resolution for the Year?

Are New Year’s resolutions even worth making when all too often they are mocked as something a person will only stick with until February? If you are tired of setting out with good intentions to develop a new habit but failing to stick with it long-term, consider making a reverse resolution this year. A reverse […]

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The Veteran Edge: Translating Military Efficiency Into Landscape Operations

Veterans are accustomed to leading without micromanaging, empowering without losing control and having a mission-first mindset. This makes them a powerful asset to your team. ā€œThey’re used to hard work, following structure, and adapting quickly,ā€ says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. ā€œThose qualities make them a perfect fit […]

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