LM StaffNov 3, 2023
A team sales approach instituted last year has proven to be an efficient change at Blades of Green, an Edgewater, Md.-based lawn care and pest…
There is no such thing as a stupid question, especially when it can prevent a mistake. Still, it’s stupid to waste time on repetitive ones.…
Text messaging is a preferred form of communication for many customers, but it can be cumbersome for office staff to keep up with and difficult…
At NJ Best Lawn & Sprinkler, putting renewals on autopilot has been a time-saving move. Since 2010 the Lakewood, N.J.-based company has automatically renewed the…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Irrigation pipe products are evolving to make systems more efficient and installations quicker and easier. When it comes to irrigation pipe, contractors have strong opinions.…
A mistake that cost Mountain High Tree, Lawn & Landscape Co. more than $10,000 nearly 20 years ago is now prevented by two $10 cans…
As it gets more difficult to find qualified team members, it’s more important to focus company resources on this effort, says Andrew Ziehler, president of…
Craig McBryde, owner of Greenville, S.C.-based McBryde Landscape, recognized daily meetings with his entire staff were unproductive. His company does mostly commercial maintenance work and brings…
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…
LM StaffAug 6, 2018
WorkWave, a provider of cloud-based field service and fleet management software, unveiled WorkWave Fleet, the company’s mobile-first, route-planning system. The app replaces an earlier version…
To maximize the efficiency of each lawn care technician, Jonathan Rigsbee, president and CEO of GrowinGreen in Kernersville, N.C., reconfigured his trucks to offer multiple…
A weekly operations scorecard is a highly effective management tool to improve performance, increase transparency and create accountability. There's an investment of time and resources…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Something magical happens when you keep score. Without any other changes, performance improves. It’s truly an amazing phenomenon. However, when we stop to think about…
Rain days often can be unproductive days for lawn care professionals, but at Weed Man Lawn Care in Middleton, Wis., rain isn’t always a bad…
Bruce WilsonNov 3, 2023
It’s easy to be swallowed up the constant flow of information – the pings, clicks, beeps, alarms and various reminders from people and electronic devices…
Leaders at Case Snow Management have peace of mind knowing their shoveling crews have access to a place to rest and recharge during long, cold…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
How a compelling company vision can help you attract the best team and achieve your goals. Attracting, motivating, focusing and retaining great employees starts and…
Like many landscape companies, The Greenwood Group in Wentzville, Mo., has the goal to get all crews out in less than 15 minutes every morning.…
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A few small errors in the estimating process can add up to big losses. In 2010, Dave Wright’s installation foremen complained that he was missing…
Beth GeraciNov 3, 2023
With today’s advances in water tech, irrigators see the benefits in efficiency and affordability. U.S. water rates are rising, water restrictions are becoming the norm,…
Complete the sentence: "Landscape and lawn care companies striving to be more efficient should..." Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “…look at basic…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Sofa beds. Visits to the dentist. Michael Scott on “The Office.” This is my list of “uncomfortable things.” Here’s another: Changing a long-held company process…
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