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Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
It’s estimated that family-owned businesses comprise up to 90 percent of all businesses in North America. Many are not adequately preparing to transition leadership to…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Location: New York City Company: John Mini Distinctive Landscapes Located in Manhattan, this residential building’s outdoor space included overgrown and failing plantings. The client looked…
Fire pits continue to be popular as more homeowners strive to create an outdoor oasis in their own backyards. But before installing a fire pit,…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
When Mike Haynes began mowing his neighbors’ lawns in middle school for extra spending money, he didn’t exactly have a passion for cutting grass. But…
Abby HartNov 3, 2023
Aaron Katerberg didn’t set out to be an irrigator. He’s been a tennis pro, pursued a master’s degree in divinity and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. After…
David Helt says there is a clear difference between the “old” and “new” ways lawn care operators (LCOs) can manage their fertilizer applications. “The old…
Kevin KehoeNov 3, 2023
In my business lifetime, I’ve experienced many innovations that changed the way I worked: the copier (yes, I’m that old), the computer, the laptop, the…
Ken ThomasNov 3, 2023
At Envisor, we have the privilege to work with landscape companies across the country. We are typically engaged as consultants to help our clients increase…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
Location: Annapolis, Md. Company: Walnut Hill Landscape Co. The clients asked for a private space that would lend itself well to outdoor entertaining and also…
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
The outdoor living boom has created demand for water features to swell in recent years. “People are drawn to water and naturally enjoy sitting by…
When we talk about sales in the commercial landscape world we use the term business to business (B2B), which implies that we are businesses selling…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
“I’ll see you in Louisville,” has become a common refrain for many landscape professionals and those who sell to and support them. What’s the attraction…
When Bruce Lively founded Blue Jay Lawn Care in 1982, offering irrigation services was not even on his radar. The company was little more than…
My (fictitious) operations manager, Tom, just informed me he is leaving the company. I’m shocked. Tom is a good guy, and we have been investing…
Holiday lighting installations aren’t just festive and fun—they also can be a end-of-season revenue booster, as well as a way to keep some employees busy.…
Cooler fall temperatures represent a battle cry to lawn care operators (LCOs) in the Southeast and the Transition Zone—it’s time to combat Poa annua. Also…
Mike LaPorte says it’s an exciting time for pollinator-friendly plants. The co-owner of Owl Run Nursery in Catlett, Va., located about 35 miles outside of…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
With approximately 95 percent of all new landscape lighting installations being LED, according to Kristoff Byrd, landscape lighting category manager for SiteOne Landscape Supply, LEDs…
Invasive pests are a threat to trees, shrubs, landscapes and crops in every region of the U.S. Left unchecked, they can devastate entire plant species,…
When Greenworks Commercial unveiled its Lithium Z mower line this summer, the manufacturer joined Mean Green Mowers in the commercial zero-turn electric mower market. This…
Casey PaytonNov 3, 2023
When Doug McGregor looked at adding solar panels to his landscape company five years ago, the return on investment (ROI) didn’t make sense. The tax…
Over the course of two years, John Bianco worked patiently, yet persistently, with the property managers of a Mather, Calif.-based homeowners' association (HOA) to upgrade…
For an irrigation system to run properly throughout the warm summer months, it’s important that it's turned on and off correctly at the beginning and…
Mel KleimanNov 3, 2023
Unemployment is at record lows, and there are more jobs available than there are people to fill them. Given this scenario, it’s no surprise that…
