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In the past, American Turf and Tree Care, based in Greeley, Colorado,Ā was struggling with paying for non-productive work. Around 10 years ago, they changed this by rolling out production commissions for their field technicians. Blair Matthews, head of sales and marketing at American Turf and Tree Care, says the commission-based pay aligns their technicians with […]
April is National Lawn Care Month and while grass is often taken for granted, the value of healthy lawns cannot be overstated. You can share the benefits of turfgrass with your community by accessing our toolkit, which includes social media graphics, infographics and messages. A common complaint against lawns is that they are a monoculture […]
Sponsored content by Envu Tackling Tough Weeds With Confidence Every season brings its challenges, but for lawn care operators (LCOs), managing crabgrass and broadleaf weeds is a season-long effort. These weeds threaten the aesthetic appeal of lawns and can jeopardize your bottom line. With customers demanding green, healthy turf, the pressure is on to provide […]
Over the years, many ideas have spread about pre-emergent herbicides. Perhaps youāve received calls from clients saying itās time to apply pre-emergent for crabgrass because the forsythia is blooming. They may be well-intentioned, but a more scientific approach can help you efficiently use these chemicals while satisfying your clients. Applying Pre-Emergent Herbicides For the crabgrass […]
Winter may be a downtime, but it’s also the chance to offer seasonal promotions to your clients. These extra services create more revenue streams while retaining your clients and sharing your full range of services. Lauren Hoogewind, marketing director at Designs by Sundown, based in Littleton, Colorado, shares tips on offering these promotions to clients. […]
When you go to a new doctor, typically, they conduct tests to establish a baseline before they start prescribing you any type of medicine. Similarly, as a lawn care company, you should conduct soil tests with new clients so you can better prescribe a program that best fits their soil conditions and desired results.Ā āHow […]
On Aug. 20, 2024, the National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted over 50 scientists from EPAās Office of Pesticide Programs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at NALPās annual Advocacy Field Trip event. This year it was held at the Manassas branch office of Virginia Green Lawn Care and at the Northern Fauquier Community Park […]
Dealing with soaring temperatures in the summer isnāt just a challenge for your lawn care crews. It can also result in being unable to use certain products due to label restrictions. āIf applying a pesticide, the label is the law,ā Dillon Beardall, head of fertilizer operations with Lawn Buddies, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. āHowever, […]
Thumbtack recently polled over 1,000 homeowners nationwide how theyāre maximizing their curb appeal and how theyāre 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 […]
Your field staff are your eyes and ears on your customers’ properties. You canāt be everywhere, and neither can your account managers, which is why it is critical to train your crew members how to identify and address issues they spot in the landscape during their site visits. By having your whole team dedicated to […]
