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After Lifescape Colorado, based in Denver, Colorado, worked with this homeowner to create a backyard space that matched her style of understated elegance with a sense of serenity and curated beauty, the company took on the maintenance of the property as well. The company is focused on building long-term relationships with their clients, and part […]
Does your companyās growth rest on the shoulders of one or two individuals, or is it something your entire team is driving towards? Without a system in place to recognize, capture and act on opportunities, your team can easily walk past various forms of growth on properties every day. āCommercial landscape companies have hundreds of […]
In the landscape industry, you are selling labor hours, so itās natural to want your maintenance crews to complete as many jobs as possible in a day, but itās critical to ensure quality isnāt sacrificed in the process. Define Your Standards Before your team members even leave the yard, you need to guarantee that everyone […]
Itās common for a forensics team to be called in to investigate the questionable death of a person, but are you taking the time to conduct a forensic analysis when a tree dies on your customerās property? āConducting forensic analysis on dead, dying or failed trees can give a plethora of information and insight into […]
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 […]
