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Landscapes of the Month: Blending Nature and Aesthetics

When this property opened in 1959, it was home to a popular amusement park near Boston, Massachusetts. The park didn’t last, but the site was transformed into a thriving corporate hub. With over 150 acres that include buildings, ponds, and walking paths, the landscape needs the right balance of care for the tenants and the […]

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Business Smarts: Create Steady Cash Flow by Converting Customers to Long-Term Clients

When you review your sources of revenue, it’s important to take stock of how much is coming from one-off projects versus long-term contracts. Long-term maintenance contracts with clients are beneficial for several reasons. They help provide steady cash flow, allowing your company to continue to grow and forecast your staffing needs properly. ā€œWe are generally […]

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Level Up: Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc. Grows with Napa’s Evolving Luxury Market

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc., based in Napa, California, has served the Bay area since 1988 and has been growing as the market has evolved there. Ben Penning, president of Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc., is the second […]

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Boost Your Crews’ Plant Knowledge with These Powerful Plant ID Apps

If you’re opting to hire your employees based on their attitude and work ethic, rather than a particular set of skills, chances are not all of them have an encyclopedic knowledge of all the plants they may encounter out in the field. Ā  While you should work to increase their recognition of different plant species […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Connecting Nature with Elegance

From luxurious townhomes to single-family units, Lockwood Glen is a beacon of elegance in Franklin, Tennessee, about 20 miles south of Nashville. This property connects residents with the outdoors while providing resort-style amenities. Since 2019, Milosi, based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, has played a vital part in serving this community with lawn and landscape services, leading […]

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Investing in Battery-Powered Solutions for the Professional Landscaper

Sponsored Content When looking to invest in a battery platform, landscape professionals must consider the daily requirements of their crew. This involves customizing their purchase to fit a given application to improve user experience. Analyzing the total amount of work needing to be completed in a day is an important starting point, as is considering […]

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Reflecting on My Small Business Struggles and the Gift They Provided

This article is written in an ā€œAs Told Toā€ 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 […]

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The Hidden Costs of Skipping Lawn Irrigation

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 […]

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Delivering Productivity: Milwaukee’s Innovations in Battery and Charging Solutions for Professional Landscaping

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 […]

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Boosting Your Business: The Future of Labor and Landscape Maintenance

ā€œLandscaping is a game of minutes where you’re trying to be as productive as possible,ā€ 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. ā€œLabor management remains a top priority for our company, and […]

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