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This article is written in an “As Told To” format. John Munie is the founder and president of Focal Pointe, a $50 million firm specializing in commercial landscape maintenance, based in Caseyville, Illinois. During the early years, I would look at the Top 100/150 lists and wonder what those guys knew that I didn’t. How […]
Written by: Alec Kowalewski, associate professor and turfgrass specialist at Oregon State University Turfgrass is known for requiring frequent irrigation during the summer months to sustain active growth and development, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Due to recent concerns associated with the availability of water, turfgrass irrigation is being scrutinized. Turfgrass scientists have been exploring […]
Sponsored Content Transitioning to battery-powered equipment for landscape maintenance professionals requires the careful consideration of various factors, from assessing power capacities and run times to strategic planning for optimal charging support. Professionals must gauge tool-specific requirements to determine the necessary number of battery packs essential for efficient productivity. Equally critical is the selection of charging […]
“Landscaping is a game of minutes where you’re trying to be as productive as possible,” says Jarrett Herold, co-founder and COO of Electric Sheep Robotics, Inc., based in San Francisco, California. This is why many landscape companies are seeking a competitive edge with robotic mowers. “Labor management remains a top priority for our company, and […]
A 20-mile drive from Manhattan brings you to a luxurious residential community called Meadowbrook Pointe in Westbury, New York. This expansive property contains over 60 buildings consisting of condos. Since 2017, Lawn Elements, Inc./Devon Creek Landscaping, Inc. has maintained this exquisite site, leading them to win a 2023 Silver Award of Excellence. “The recognition of […]
Guest post There’s no question that technology impacts every business. This is especially true today as technology moves forward at a pace that is difficult to keep up with. Landscaping is no different, and today, robotics and artificial intelligence are making rapid gains that are being applied to commercial and even residenital robot mowers. While […]
This article is written in an “As Told To” format. Jeff Rossen is the visionary/CEO of Rossen Landscape, a $7 million firm specializing in high-end residential design-build, installation and maintenance in Great Falls, Virginia.In 2001 when I was just starting out, we would cut lawns 28 to 30 times in a growing season. By 2008, […]
Thumbtack recently polled over 1,000 homeowners nationwide how they’re maximizing their curb appeal and how they’re investing in their landscapes. Nearly one-third of respondents (29%) reported they intend to spend up to $5,000 improving their outdoor spaces this summer. The number one project on their list was landscaping, with 62% of homeowners planning to tackle […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. When Yardnique’s CEO Brian DuMont was considering where to go to college, all he wanted to do was play baseball. It was when his father asked, “What are you going to do with your life, son?” […]
Landscape Workshop has been growing rapidly through strategic M&A, but there is far more to their success that attendees discovered during the NALP Field Trip to their facilities on June 11-12. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Landscape Workshop was founded in 1984 and currently serves 30 Southeastern markets. They provide commercial landscape maintenance and installation in […]