Eric SantosNov 3, 2023
The NFL has one. So does Major League Baseball and the NBA. One day, hopefully, there will be an Irrigation Hall of Fame, a place…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Lawn care and landscape companies can organize and streamline their operations with advancements in GPS technology to monitor equipment location and use.
Danielle PestaNov 3, 2023
Location Sugar Land, Texas Company Lawn Management Co. In 2017, when Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, the Sugar Creek on the Lake office complex received severe…
Gregg WartgowNov 3, 2023
Experts from skid-steer manufacturers offer some additional advice on how to get the best performance and longest life out of loader tires and tracks.
Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
One of the questions I’ve been asked the most in my 35 years of running a landscaping company is “Marty, just what do you do…
Landscape contractors need reliable and durable handheld equipment, says Jack Easterly, product manager for professional handheld products at Husqvarna. “Landscaping is a productivity-based profession, and…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Many costly mistakes can be avoided if your morning prep is done correctly and consistently. Profit margins are often thin on landscaping jobs. It’s been…
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
Humates and biochars have been around for quite some time, but within the past five to 10 years, lawn care operators (LCOs) have begun to…
Filing taxes. No one really likes it, but, year after year, it’s an unavoidable task. For landscape business owners, being prepared with the right information…
Stephen Tews and Sarah WebbFeb 3, 2024
Mowing steep banks and slopes can cause serious accidents. Learn more about some solutions to keep operators safe when mowing slopes.
Clara RichterNov 3, 2023
Company: Designs by Sundown Location: Littleton, Colo. The office space at Designs by Sundown — a $25 million landscaping company that ranked at No. 82…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Dealers and distributors aren’t just providers of parts, equipment or materials for the next design/build and installation project. They can also share business advice, operating…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
A couple of snapshots from the LM Partner Appreciation Party that took place during GIE+EXPO. Aspirations of a good time LM Publisher Bill Roddy (left)…
A creeping broadleaf weed identified by its scalloped leaves, square stems and, in some cases, blue-violet flowers, ground ivy is sometimes misidentified as mallow, henbit…
Christina HerrickNov 3, 2023
When it comes to maintenance of hoses, nozzles, sprayers and reels, there’s no secret formula to keeping your equipment in top form. It boils down…
Ken ThomasNov 3, 2023
As landscape industry consultants, my team and I are typically engaged for a few reasons. Either clients are having trouble breaking through some growth barrier,…
“Also of concern to the industry, then, is conservation of water and energy, each of which have been in short supply at some time during…
Buzzing equipment, handshakes, exclamations of “Hey, how are ya doing?” and notepads with pens at the ready are just a few of the scenes the…
Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
Section 199A, passed as part of the December 2017 tax reform, gives many small business owners a deduction determined with respect to their qualified business…
Seth JonesNov 10, 2023
A wave of panic came over me as I stood in the LM booth at GIE+EXPO. Two guys I didn’t know were assembling camera equipment.…
Hunter Griffith says his company stays loyal to Hustler Turf because of great dealer support. Griffith founded Simply Green Lawn Care & Landscaping in 2018…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
What’s your best advice for landscape company owners looking to exit their businesses? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “If I were trying…
Danielle PestaNov 9, 2023
Location New York City Company Town & Gardens Ltd. Installing irrigation on a 14th-floor roof terrace comes with challenges. But Town & Gardens had additional…
Irrigation technology is turning the tides on excessive water use while still providing results. Irrigation experts explain why.
