Ben GandyNov 3, 2023
In the landscape maintenance field, clients are like stock portfolios. Some yield great returns; others don’t. In either case, you’re spending resources—including crew time, equipment…
Monica MuirNov 3, 2023
During your offseason, review what’s worked and what hasn’t. One area you should review is finances—both your numbers and your software. The software contains information…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
A wise old man once told me your definition of wealth will change as you accumulate it and grow older. In my work with large…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Several large-scale studies have shown that most organizations in the U.S. haven’t embraced strategic planning as a regular, ongoing, essential business process. Strategic planning is…
Frank RossNov 3, 2023
If I had to grade the economy during the past three years, I’d probably rate it OK. Certainly not great, but compared to the years…
James Cali and Jason NewNov 3, 2023
Everyone knows companies that have solid client relationships have successful businesses. As your company grows, how do you take the client information in your head…
Kevin KehoeNov 3, 2023
Business owners are in charge of getting the right people on the bus and in the right seats. The business plan provides the destination and…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Compassion makes the difference at Lisa Torgersen’s Texas landscape firm. One of the first questions Lisa Torgersen asks a new client is, “Do you have…
Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
How do you keep score in your business? How do you know if you’re winning or losing? Is it money in the bank? Profits? Growth?…
Ken ThomasNov 3, 2023
I started my career in the green industry working summer jobs at landscape companies. After college, I threw out a hard-earned biology degree and entered…
Peter HoltonNov 3, 2023
As the year closes, it’s important to understand the value of your business. Agreeing on your company’s value will make or break a potential merger…
Tim SmithNov 3, 2023
In the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, landscape contractors must plan for 2016 and critically evaluate their success in 2015. This planning and evaluating…
Jeff KorhanNov 3, 2023
When hiring, many business owners say they value attitude and personality more than expertise and skill because the latter can be learned. If this claim…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
After two instances of equipment theft, Level Green Landscaping, based in Washington, D.C., invested in a GPS system for its 70-vehicle fleet. “Our trucks would…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Mike Mason Vice President/COO The LawnPro Louisville, Kentucky Education Jeffersontown High School Louisville, Ky. Class of 1993 University of Kentucky 1993-1994 University of Louisville Louisville,…
Bruce WilsonNov 3, 2023
To avoid the breakdowns that often occur as ideas progress from the abstract to the actionable, all owners M-U-S-T do the following things to ensure…
The best time to plan for the following year is… Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “…in the fall.” Chris Joyce Joyce Landscaping,…
Dillon StewartNov 3, 2023
What’s in landscape contractors’ heads as they select which brand of skid-steer, compact track loader, mini excavator or other machine to buy? We found out. Dealer…
LOCATION: New York City COMPANY: Town & Gardens, Long Island City, N.Y. THE DETAILS: To match the developer’s vision for these contemporary condos in Manhattan’s…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
How and why sprayheads are becoming more efficient. "If it’s not broken, why fix it?” may be the mantra for many landscape and irrigation contractors, but…
This photo was staged to show several safety hazards or dangerous work habits. How many can you identify? Click here for a list of potential…
Featured is a downloadable version of the October 2015 SafetyWatch on safety hazards. See how many safety hazards your employees can identify. Click here to…
The list of hazards in this photo includes, but is not limited to: Operator should cease blowing when a pedestrian walks by; Lack of hearing…
Featured is a PDF version of the October 2015 Step by Step on how to “How to tank mix chemicals” for use in company training efforts.…
