Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch from the June 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses spreader safety. Find the original SafetyWatch in…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
Location: Amherst, N.H. Company: Pellettieri Associates The design intent was to create a series of outdoor multipurpose rooms on the property, located on a northern…
Like so many in the business, Chris Strempek, founder, co-owner and president of Complete Landsculpture, entered the landscaping industry as a boy, equipped with an…
Kelly LimpertNov 3, 2023
Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Marisa Palmieri offers some background on the top LM150 companies, as well as a new company that jumped to the top 10.…
Abby HartNov 3, 2023
In 2006, Gary Horton’s company, Landscape Development Inc. (LDI), was at the top of its game. With an annual revenue of $93 million, the Valencia,…
Thirty-one billion gallons of water could be saved each year by replacing water-inefficient sprayheads with efficient ones, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates. It’s no…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Behind the bright flowers and exotic plants that adorn some of Hawaii’s most elegant resorts, you’ll find Sidney Sparkman and his crews. Their simple green…
LM StaffFeb 21, 2024
A fertilizer spreader is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces. Other products might include granular pesticides, grass seed, pelletized topdressings or…
LM SponsorNov 3, 2023
In this year’s Landscape Management LM150 issue, we have an opportunity to learn from leaders in the landscape industry about the importance of profitability over…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
With more than 15 percent of Country Club Lawn & Tree Specialists’ 30-plus employees starting work remotely on any given day, Co-owner Mark Black knew…
Ken ThomasNov 3, 2023
During the early years in my career, I learned and mastered all the field level skills that helped me become a landscape technician. When I…
What postemergent herbicide do you use for turf and why? Tom Winkler President, Go Organic Lawn Care Oakland, N.J. “We use a product called Lesco…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
How can companies ensure they remain profitable while growing fast? Landscape pros Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. Bill Bemus Bemus Landscape San Clemente, Calif.…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
Some companies rely too much on a strong business developer, pay-per-click or social media for their growth. These tactics help you grow, but long-term growth…
Sixty-four firms on the LM150 list grew by 10 percent or more in 2017. Here’s a look at what boosted some of their efforts. To…
Stump grinder operators should always wear personal protective equipment. Follow these step-by-step instructions for how to perform stump grinding.
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Eric Schultz, who mowed lawns in high school, naturally joined up with his brother’s residential lawn maintenance company after getting out of the Marine Corps…
This issue marks the tenth LM150 list—it debuted in 2009—and the first year the combined revenue of all 150 companies has topped the $10 billion…
A look at the LM150 list—sorted for top performers by client mix, profit centers and regions Editor’s note: Not all companies report client mix, profit…
Talk to Chris Malham and Rob Spoor, and you hear a lot of laughs and a lot of “dudes.” Despite insisting they haven’t rehearsed the…
A look at the 2018 LM150 list—sorted for top performers by regions. Editor’s note: Not all companies report regional data. Dollar amounts were calculated by LM…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Imagine a world without competitors, where you are able to charge whatever you want and get it. Imagine having highly qualified personnel, customers who are…
They say money talks. And it seems lawn care technicians are listening. Companies are offering commission, bonus and incentive programs to increase production rates and…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
Landscape installation projects rank among the highest in terms of outdoor projects that bring homeowners joy, according to a study by the National Association of…
