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…
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…
Consider the following items when evaluating why employees may not have met their performance standards 1. They don’t know what they’re supposed to do. Make…
Choosing the right software for your company is no easy venture. “Cost aside, it’s labor intensive, and you need to consider every single facet (of…
Seth JonesNov 7, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last night. I’m still in disbelief. The gas station and the grocery store were both sold out…
“People on the Move.” That sounds awfully familiar. Who knew Landscape Management has been using that title to note the promotions and hirings of industry…
Ben GandyAug 6, 2024
Where were you in 2010? Professionally? Financially? Personally? A lot has happened in 10 years. The whole world has changed. Likely, your world has changed…
Abby HartNov 3, 2023
“Being in a semitropical climate, we’re privy to every insect and every disease there is,” says Lynn Tootle, managing partner of Gro-Masters in Savannah, Ga.,…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
How can landscape pros better recruit within their communities? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I would go around to local churches, government…
Company: Pacific Coast Land Design Location: Ventura, Calif. Across 20 acres and 320 housing units, sustainability has served as a key factor in an affordable…
Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
Recently I read an article in the New York Times about the ambitious plans Sweetgreen, a chain of salad restaurants, has embarked on. Started in…
Seth JonesNov 3, 2023
Mike DePriest General manager and Owner, Longs Peak Landscape, Longmont, Colo. 1. How did you start Longs Peak Landscape? It started when I was a…
Gregg WartgowNov 3, 2023
Trenchers come in many varieties. Knowing which is right for you depends on three things: project type, project scope and productivity. “We categorize our trenching…
Including landscape maintenance and snow removal jobs, utility vehicles are rolling out on more job sites because of their versatility and ability to handle rough…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
For years, the only thing that made sense about the building that housed Chris Brown’s lawn care company was the inexpensive monthly mortgage payment. Hesitant…
State air regulators in California are proposing long-term plans to phase out gas-powered lawn care and landscaping equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers.…
Clara RichterNov 3, 2023
Company: Designscapes Colorado Location: Englewood, Colo. Designscapes Colorado installed the landscaping at this neoclassical home about 20 years ago. When a client moved into the…
