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Spring is a chaotic time for landscape maintenance businesses, and it can also be a time when clients are dissatisfied with the service they receive. Typically, this isnāt because your crews are providing subpar work, but rather clientsā expectations are misaligned. When you take the time to communicate early and often with your customers, you […]
For 20 years, this gorgeous home outside of Boston, Massachusetts, has been under the care of NatureWorks Landscape Services, Inc., based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. With over 2.5 acres, the property requires lawn care, fine gardening, snow removal, and plenty of pruning. While the standards have remained the same, the site has evolved, bringing challenges and […]
Finding enhancement work isnāt the hard part for most landscape companies. Getting the clientās approval is. Two landscape companies can propose the exact same drainage upgrade, but your timing, presentation and follow-through will impact the clientās final decision. Brook Haygood, vice president of sales for Visterra Landscape Group, based in Rosemont, Illinois, says the […]
If you want to avoid downtime, you canāt 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 crewsā equipment is ready for the growing season. āThe mower parts most likely to fail […]
Brandon Moore, managing partner of Schendel Lawn & Landscape, based in Topeka, Kansas, doesnāt have an ideal company size set for his company, as he never wants to limit where they can go. However, he does say that in seven years, they want to reach $27 million in annual revenue. Moore originally had no expectation […]
This information came from a session during the 2025 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026. The quality of your work is one of your best forms of advertising, but it is also the first thing that starts slipping as you grow. This is why developing a training program that […]
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. […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. In the next 10 years, Monarch Landscape Management, based in Houston, Texas, is looking to become a $100 million company. Currently, the company is at $14+ in annual revenue. Jason Mathers, president of Monarch, says the […]
The suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, are home to a variety of landscapes, including this European villa. After designing this unique property, BDG Maintenance, based in Phoenix, took over the maintenance tasks to uphold the ownersā high standards. Their efforts led to them earning a 2024 Gold Award of Excellence. āWe celebrated this award by recognizing […]
When you think about hurricane preparedness, you may be going over a mental checklist of water bottles, batteries and how to handle power outages. However, your clients’ landscapes shouldnāt be overlooked as they can be severely damaged if proper precautions are not taken. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. Even […]
