We recently updated our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that our revised Privacy Policy applies.
In the afternoons, itās easy for crews to go about their responsibilities to prepare for the next dayās work in an inefficient manner. Chris Lee, president of EarthWorks, based in Lillian, Texas, says 15 years ago he initially created a dedicated crew for these afternoon tasks in an effort to get their employees off the clock […]
As adding GPS tracking to landscape fleets becomes more commonplace, an additional piece of hardware that is rising in popularity are dashcams. These cameras can have road-facing and/or in-cab lenses to capture what your crews are encountering as they drive between job sites. Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says they started putting […]
Giving back to your local community has a multitude of benefits both for the programs you partner with and your team members. Grunder Landscaping Co. based in Miamisburg, Ohio, works to support organizations that are committed to making their community a great place to live and work. āItās part of our culture,ā says Marty Grunder, founder […]
When selling to commercial clients, your sales team is faced with several challenges including forming connections with various decision-makers and getting past gatekeepers. One method that Sebert Landscape, based in Bartlett, Illinois, has adopted to help drive business is utilizing the Sandler Selling System. This is a psychological approach to selling. āThe psychology part of […]
Recently, Grunder Landscaping Co.Ā based in Miamisburg, Ohio, announced their expansion into Cincinnati. After 40 years of business, Grunder is making this move because of their team. This location will start with 12 to 16 team members, but their goal is to have 80 team members based out of their Cincinnati location in five years. āOur […]
With marketing, there are many digital options available, but donāt forget the value of print pieces, specifically direct mailing campaigns. āDespite the rise of digital marketing, homeowners still respond to physical mail, particularly in the lawn care industry,ā says Becca Presley, national director of marketing for Senske Family of Companies, based in Kennewick, Washington. āDirect […]
Michael Hatcher & Associates, based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has a fleet of over 70 vehicles on the road every day. They have achieved an average annual reduction of 95% in the cost of their auto claims and an 87% reduction in the frequency of auto claims. This is in part thanks to their partnership […]
As your landscape companyās operations grow, one of the questions that will arise is if it is time to bring some of your services in-house. Starting out, it makes sense to subcontract others for specialties you aren’t particularly well-versed in or simply don’t have enough work to support throughout the season. Yet bringing your trades […]
Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, Ohio, recently created a safety champion program in an effort to increase their teamās engagement and focus on safety. āIt’s hard to have people be engaged with safety,ā says Joe Payne, environmental health and safety associate director for EMI. āA lot of people were just like, āOh, […]
You might think of an exchange program as something college students can take advantage of while studying, but John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, based in Congers, New York, recently launched their first-ever exchange with the Plant Designs team in London, England. Mark Mini, president of John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, says this program is the result of […]
