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The landscape industry is a demanding field, and itās natural to experience stress for short periods of time. However, if you or your team members are in a state of constant stress with no relief in sight, this can lead to cases of burnout. When the topic of burnout is brought up, you may think […]
Burnout can be a real threat to both your team and yourself if you are not taking care of your mental health. āMental health is such a wide sweeping topic with a million and a half definitions ā one for about every individual talking about it,ā says Brandon Sheppard, a Weed Man franchisor in the Mid-Atlantic. āAt […]
As a leader, establishing effective routines can play a major role in your overall excellence as an organization. It takes discipline to both develop good habits and eliminate those that no longer serve you. Below are some of the habits that have positively impacted leaders in the landscape industry as well as practices they decided […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. As you lead your lawn care or landscape company, you will face both successes and failures. The good news is that it is up to you how you handle these times in your life. […]
Nature does the body good, and while your clients can benefit from any type of garden, therapy gardens offer specific health benefits. Therapy gardens can be offered to both residential and commercial clients. Individuals seeking respite can enjoy one in their backyard while corporate campuses, hospitals, and community centers are some of the commercial spaces […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NALP wants to help you demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of your employees. Workplaces can be a key source for resources, solutions and activities designed to improve mental health and well-being. Here are some ways to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture: Please refer to these […]
Mental health includes a personās emotional, psychological and social well-being, which affects how they think, feel and act. When your team members are struggling with their mental health, it can significantly impact your lawn or landscape business. If you are experiencing a high turnover rate, absenteeism, or burnout within your team, these can be symptoms […]
Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy working conditions for their employees; this doesnāt stop at mental health. āThatās a big disconnect with employers is āWell, they can deal with that outside of work hours,āā says Loriena Harrington, LIC, owner of Beautiful Blooms LLC, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. āNo, they really canāt. Itās […]
Company culture is one commonly cited reason lawn and landscape companies attract and retain their employees. One aspect of your company culture you should evaluate is how your company cares for your employeesā mental well-being. While itās easy to meet the physical needs of your team by keeping them safe and healthy, caring for their […]
Can you imagine having potential new hires sign up for a waitlist to be hired by your company? At Local Roots Landscaping based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this is a reality at certain times of the year. Patrick Murray, managing partner of Local Roots, says this isnāt always the case but they do have periods throughout […]
