Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) always have been true workhorses in the field. As they continue to grow in popularity, equipment manufacturers are…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Landscape companies used to be able to solve problems by “throwing labor at it.” If you were behind on a project and the client was…
Phillip M. PerryNov 3, 2023
Employee drug abuse can threaten your bottom line in many ways. Higher absenteeism. Lower productivity. Costly accidents that spark customer lawsuits. Employers are facing a…
As he was selling Detroit-area lawn care company Masters Green to Trugreen in 2008, Paul Wagner said he felt like he was losing an old…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Words of wisdom from the consultants and association professionals who supported LM Growth Summit attendees as experts. “Exit planning is a key phrase right now.…
Entrepreneur, coach, author and speaker Andy Bailey kicked off his keynote session at the LM Growth Summit with a quote credited to legendary NFL coach…
1. Turfco reps demonstrate their equipment in the Outdoor Demo area at Reunion Resort. 2. Seven industry experts, including NALP’s Bob Mann (right), address Summit…
Abby HartNov 3, 2023
At the LM Growth Summit, three lawn care operators discussed their growth goals for 2018. Here are some of the ways they’re expanding. TV and…
Marisa PalmieriNov 9, 2023
If the landscape industry’s largest trade show is any indication of how the market is doing, things are going well. This year’s GIE+EXPO, held annually…
Editor's Note: All graphs in this post can be enlarged by simply clicking the image. "It’s an incredible market.” “I don’t see it slowing.” “There’s…
What you can learn from a landscape company that survived the year both of its owners were deployed. “Oh boy, what do we do now?” Larkin…
Troy Clogg’s father was a World War II veteran, and this fact drives his participation with GreenCare for Troops and other military nonprofits. “Freedom isn’t…
As a business owner in a military community, Bill Lillie sees his fair share of families and disabled veterans dealing with hard times—trying to juggle…
For business owners and individuals alike, part of the difficulty of beginning a volunteer activity might be getting over the initial intimidation. Paul Fraynd, co-owner…
Chris + Sarah Coleman Four Seasons Nursery & Landscape Services Bel Air, Md. LM: What’s your approach to an employee handbook? SC: The handbook was…
Jay Long Vice president of human resources, Ruppert Landscape Laytonsville, Md. LM: What’s your approach to handbooks? JL: Developing our policies and procedures and getting…
Tom Pilon Owner, Perfect Earth Landscape Louisville, Ky. LM: What’s your approach to an employee handbook? TP: Our employee handbook is not just a one-time…
How an employee handbook can make your life easier and improve productivity. What commonly neglected business tool can help your workplace run more smoothly, orient…
Dillon StewartNov 3, 2023
Profits and employee engagement can soar when you reward your employees. The landscape industry’s employee woes typically center around recruiting and retention, but many experts…
The owners of GreenEarth Landscape Services are ‘scaling up’ by focusing on culture, communications and key metrics. Jeremy Durgan isn’t afraid of an uphill climb.…
Lawn Butler leverages its conservative, debt-free philosophy for steady growth. Zero-debt disciples say your home’s grass feels better under your feet once your mortgage is…
Why—and how—some landscape companies are recruiting workers from Puerto Rico. Late last year, William Merkler was on vacation in Puerto Rico, thinking about how he…
With a tech startup approach, Canopy seeks to shake up the residential landscape maintenance industry with a national brand. Ryan Winkel, operations specialist for Canopy…
We look at review sites from the contractor’s perspective. Want to get a rise out of a landscape contractor? Mention home-service review sites like Angie’s…
