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Author: Christina Herrick

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Christina Herrick

A Journalist graduate from Ohio Northern University, Christina is known for sharing her insightful experiences on the road with her audience. Christina is a former Editor for Landscape Management.

Michigan landscaping company pitches in for health care system

For D&B Landscaping, COVID-19 became personal because the Henry Ford Health System is a major client of the company, whose headquarters are in Livonia, Mich., a large western suburb of Detroit. “You have to consider that customer as part of your family,” says Dan Bywalec, president of D&B Landscaping. “What would you do if that […]

Industry leaders share what business is like during COVID-19 in a Jain webinar

Jain Irrigation recently presented a webinar entitled “The State Of The Landscape Industry During COVID-19,” in which industry leaders described what business is like during COVID-19. Richard Restuccia, vice president of water management solutions for Jain Irrigation, was joined by Chris Sabbarese, digital marketing and communications manager for Corona Tools, Jerry DeJournett, vice president of […]

Lawn tech apparel (Photo: Gempler's)

Apparel: A good first impression

Industry experts provide insights on why apparel for lawn care technicians and crews is about more than just a company logo.

Landscape crews working outside (Photo: Danny Hurley)

Working in the great outdoors

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Despite the anxiety of the pandemic, landscape companies across the United States are thankful to be working safely outside.

Outdoor patio space (Photo: MSI Surfaces)

Design Trends: Backyards take center stage

Design/build experts share the latest design trends, as well as why outdoor spaces are more important now than ever before.

Landscape maintenance project (Photo: Moore Landscapes)

The Big One: A prominent project

The story behind Moore Landscapes maintenance of the Chicago Park District is one of the largest municipal park systems in the nation.

Sand dune hardscape project (Photo: ProGreen Turf & Landscape)

Hardscape Solutions: From dune to done

The stories and photos behind the hardscape project that earned ProGreen Turf & Landscape a 2019 Silver Award from NALP’s Award of Excellence program.

Adapting and modernizing operations during COVID-19

How JML Landscape in Pittsburgh, Penn., used technology and creativity to continue operating during a pandemic.

Fighting the stay at home order in Michigan

When Michigan’s stay at home order took effect on March 24, Amy Upton, executive director of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) went to work. Instead of labeling businesses as nonessential and essential as the state did, Upton says she and the team at MNLA wanted “to change the conversation to a safe workplace […]

Lawn care company gives back in Colorado

Mary and Eric Infante, co-owners of All American Lawn Services in Evans, Colo., wanted to do something to help during this COVID-19 pandemic. “I felt this overwhelming need to give back,” Eric Infante says. “The only way I could think of was donating my services since I’m out there mowing anyway. Why not help?” The […]

Back to work in Minnesota for Doehling Landscape Services

Matt Doehling, is glad to be back to work. Doehling, owner of Doehling Landscape Services in Shakopee, Minn., was originally among the businesses classified as a nonessential service in Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s executive order in March. But, as of April 8, landscaping operations were essential businesses so he and his employees could start the […]

Crew management game-changer in North Carolina

“We are 100 percent working,” says Michael Hall, owner of ProGreen Turf & Landscape in Newport, N.C. “We haven’t slowed down.” Hall says this time of year is always busy for his operation, but it seems busier than usual. ProGreen Turf & Landscape’s provides about half design/build and half maintenance and turf management services to […]

Virginia Green Lawn Care spray tech (Photo: Tony Ventouris)

The new normal: How the green industry is adapting

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How the lawn care and landscaping industry throughout the country is adapting to “the new normal” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Landscape maintenance project (Photo: Superscapes)

The Big One: Cowboy country

The photos and backstory behind the ongoing landscape maintenance project that the company Superscapes performed in Frisco, Texas.

Grant & Power Landscaping hardscape project (Photo: Grant & Power Landscaping/Karen Knecht Photography)

Hardscape Solutions: A small sanctuary

The story and photos behind the project that won Grant & Power Landscaping a 2019 Gold Award from NALP’s Awards of Excellence program.

Reconfigured in Pennsylvania due to COVID-19

“This is a whole new rollout,” Zech Strauser, president of Strauser Nature’s Helpers in Stroudsburg, Penn., says of the realignment of his crew. The company provides 75 percent maintenance and 25 percent design/build services to an 80 percent commercial, 20 percent residential clientele. Strauser shut down his company’s operation for two weeks to configure his team more […]

Shutting down operations in Ohio while sheltering in place

McCullough’s Landscaping and Nursery in New Albany, Ohio, decided to temporarily pause operations on March 24 due to the state of Ohio’s “shelter in place” order, which lasts through April 6. McCullough’s Landscaping and Nursery is 60 percent maintenance and 40 percent design/build + installation for a residential clientele. Nick McCullough, landscape designer and partner, […]

Hardscaping project by Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center (Photo: Maxwell Monty/Maxwell Monty Photography)

Hardscape Solutions: Geometric gem

Company: Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers Location: Portland, Ore. This hardscape project was part of a new build for past clients of Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers. To create the contrast between the modern design of the home and the surrounding forest, Landscape Designer Eric Hagberg incorporated concrete, steel, custom-fabricated planter […]

Person filling wheelbarrow using Mulch Mate (Photo: Mulch Mate)

Efficiency is key for the first jobs of the season

Spring cleanup jobs can include removing debris from the previous season, preparing the property for the upcoming season and mulching as an added service. One thing is for certain: Landscape professionals say using the right equipment can help accomplish these tasks. “Since we started, we have been able to use our equipment and skills much […]

Irrigation markup (Photo: LandOne Takeoff)

How one irrigation professional designed his own software

Joshua Martin, the founder of LandOne Takeoff, never quite expected he’d be a green industry professional turned software developer. But, here he is. Martin is a licensed landscape and irrigation designer in Alabama. He’s worked in the green industry for more than 15 years doing installation, estimates, design and project management. He’s been with Bodine’s […]

Design/build project by CP Hort (Photo: Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services)

Hardscape Solutions: A patio with a view

Company: Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services Location: Itasca, Ill. As part of a multimillion renovation project of the interior and exterior of an office building, Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services (CP Hort) was tasked with creating a quiet, private outdoor area for the building’s tenants that also could be used to host large groups and rented out […]

People on the Move: Hirings, promotions from Arborjet, Ruppert and more

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Arborjet promoted Doug McPherson to quality and compliance manager. On top of his current responsibilities, which include the creation and registration of product labels, overseeing the product development process, maintaining regulatory compliance of all products, and technical support, McPherson will now be managing Arborjet’s ISO implementation and evaluating processes and products according to ISO standards. […]

Team Turf acquires Pennsylvania company’s lawn care division

Team Turf, an Erie, Pa.-based pest and lawn care company, purchased the lawn care portion of Matteo & Sons in New Castle, Pa. This is the company’s first acquisition. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We’re in a mode to grow and wanted to continue to grow and just so happened to run across […]

Jon Bennett of NaturaLawn (Photo: NaturaLawn)

Franchising: What you need to know

“You’ve got to work on your business, not in your business,” says Benjamin Schoot, a franchisee with The Grounds Guys in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “The longer you’re on a truck, the longer you’re handcuffing your business.” Schoot is not alone in this assertion. The motivation to join a franchise is often more about the need […]

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