LM StaffNov 3, 2023
There are an estimated 23,000 different kinds of trees in the world. While it’s impossible to know them all, it’s important for landscape contractors to…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
Location: Decatur, Ga. Company: Plants Creative Landscapes The homeowner wanted multiple outdoor themed rooms, connected with seamless sightlines. Bluestone, painted brick, concrete countertops and steel…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Dan Delventhal, founder of MowGreen in Fairfield, Conn., has been using battery-powered landscape equipment since 2006 in an effort to lighten his environmental impact. Dan…
Lauren DowdleNov 10, 2023
Landscape contractors who work with hardscape materials are taking note of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respirable Crystalline Silica standard, which affects the…
Ben GandyNov 3, 2023
Strategy is the “how.” Strategy equals the specific plans for hitting your goals and achieving your vision. The term comes from military use: The plans…
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…
To remain fresh and relevant to the changing industry, the Irrigation Association (IA) Certification Board has updated the exam content outline for the landscape Certified…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
I love the landscape industry, which I’ve been fortunate to cover for about a decade, all told. I love my team at LM. Of course,…
Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
I am just back from the 2018 Elite Retreat in Vail, Colo., an annual event that my colleagues and I at The Grow Group present…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
Some owners lament that they made more money when they were smaller, and they make less now. Why is that? One reason is their inability…
When performing snow removal services, it’s important to plan ahead for your crew’s safety and your clients’ safety. The first step is to take a…
Bill Stone, owner of Swede’s Plant Maintenance in Hillsboro, Ore., needed a better system for differentiating between fuel types when his company’s chainsaws began to…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
What’s your outlook for the landscape industry in 2019? Landscape professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. Full speed ahead. As long as this president…
A recent survey of lawn care and landscape professionals by Environmental Science, a business unit of Bayer Crop Science, revealed that lawn care operators (LCOs) are struggling with…
Industry Pulse Report: Despite a Tight Labor Market, 92% of Landscape Pros Are Optimistic About 2019.
