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Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
At some point, your company will probably be selected for a sales and use tax audit, and you need to be prepared. For those landscape…
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
Neglecting to perform spray rig maintenance during the off-season can lead to costly downtime. It also adversely affects a solution’s particle size and coverage. “Performing…
Abby Hart and Clara RichterNov 3, 2023
Mowing and maintenance can be a consistent service offering for landscape companies, but consistency might not equal profitability considering the labor shortage — 71,000 unfilled…
Christina HerrickNov 3, 2023
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…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
What do you look for when you purchase or rent a track loader? Matt Goldey Project Estimator, Ocala Landscape Management Ocala, Fla. I would suggest…
Seth JonesOct 13, 2022
Grow! 2020 attendees were certainly feeling the love. All in all, 580 attendees from 41 states and Canada representing 224 companies and an estimated $1.3…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
1. Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Mark LaFleur (right) of Syngenta shows his selfie game is strong with this photo at Syngenta headquarters in…
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…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Equipment is one of the biggest expenses for landscape contractors, so it pays to do homework before adding a new machine. Whether that’s renting, leasing…
While some may think of crabgrass and goosegrass synonymously, keeping in mind a few key differences may help formulate an effective plan of attack against…
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of dealing with grubs is that they infest thick, healthy turf stands. “Grubs eat the roots — they like thicker…
Clara RichterNov 3, 2023
With the rise of design software, fewer people are designing landscapes by hand. Nowadays, designers turn to their computers or tablets as often as they…
Abby HartNov 3, 2023
Company: Plants Creative Landscapes Location: Atlanta The homeowners discussed investing in a second home, a retreat outside of the city to provide opportunity for connection…
Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
My team at The Grow Group, the green industry consultancy I run, is busy now putting the finishing touches on our annual conference. Scheduled for…
In their constant pursuit of job site efficiency, maintenance crews shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that safety and quality are equally important. To that…
There comes a time in a lawn care company’s life when it’s time to expand the size of its fleet. It’s important, however, to know…
Five years ago, Andrew Hoffman, owner of Hoffman’s Lawn & Fertilization, got tired of using a push spreader and a spray reel on lawns in…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
To ensure dramatic success for your lawn, landscape, tree or irrigation business this year, it helps to perform a look back at the last 12…
Danielle PestaNov 3, 2023
During 2019, landscape professionals had to contend with whatever weather Mother Nature provided, which varied across the country.
Winter is just around the corner, which means snow plows will soon be back in action. A few best practices will help you plow as…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
For years, demographers, economists, movie-makers, politicians, scientists and others have been famously making false predictions of future events. Remember the doomsday predictions leading up to…
Earth movers like trenchers and augers can be used for endless design/build tasks. But as equipment manufacturers can attest, landscapers increasingly want land movers with…
Chad SuttonNov 3, 2023
It’s been a positive and productive 2019, and now is a great time to celebrate with the team and highlight their excellent work over the…
It’s no surprise that fertilizers help lawn care operators (LCOs) produce healthy turf with high wear tolerance and aesthetic value, but fertilizer applications also help…
