LM StaffFeb 27, 2020
Where does the name Loving come from? According to company founder Mike Haynes, he dubbed the company Loving because he was “loving the money I…
Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
Recently I read an article in the New York Times about the ambitious plans Sweetgreen, a chain of salad restaurants, has embarked on. Started in…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
Learn more about Vermeer mini skid-steers here. Marty Grunder, president of Grunder Landscaping, is in New York with Linda Silich, founder and partner of Groundworks…
My team at The Grow Group, the green industry consultancy I run, is busy now putting the finishing touches on our annual conference. Scheduled for…
LM SponsorFeb 14, 2020
February 24–26 Charlotte, NC In just one week, ambitious landscape pros from around the country will land in Charlotte for GROW! 2020 and three days…
Marty Grunder shares details about creating a win-back list. Here's how you can win back some of your business that you may have lost.…
My team at The Grow Group, the green industry consultancy I run, is hard at work right now gearing up for our Grow! Annual Conference…
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…
If you’re like me, you’re glad to see November roll around every year. For those of us not in the south, our busy season is at last…
Every time your employees step out the door, they are selling your company, whether they realize it or not. Make sure they are making the…
It’s often said — and often said by me — that what gets measured gets improved. These words of wisdom came originally from the late…
There are few guarantees in business, but at least one thing is for certain: At one time or another you will lose a key team…
In his monthly column, Marty Grunder explains why it's important for landscape professionals to understand the financial side of their business.
Seth JonesNov 9, 2023
Landscape Management's Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones share some quotes and sound bites from his recent travels and interviews.
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
A couple of snapshots that depict where the LM team has traveled over the past couple of months, including the NALP Field Trip in San Diego.
It's time for students to return to school and according to Marty Grunder, they shouldn't be the only ones who are back in "learning mode."…
Marty Grunder explains how a more efficient morning of clocking in and getting crews to the job site without any pit stops can save valuable time and money.
In this column, Marty Grunder describes a few factors that separate the successful landscape companies from the unsuccessful ones.
Seth JonesAug 16, 2023
LandCare is a $180-million company with 50 locations in 30 different cities across the United States. Last week at the 2019 NALP Field Trip, those…
Marty Grunder speaks directly to the owners and leaders of landscaping companies about how to create a company that is focused on changing, innovating and…
Marty GrunderNov 10, 2023
Not where you planned to be at this year's halfway point? Marty Grunder shares three key areas to focus on in order to turn your year around.
Not everyone you hire will have experience. Marty Grunder discusses the three steps Grunder Landscaping Co. takes to train new hires for success.
With July just around the corner, many of us are nearing the end of our busiest season. I used to call these the 100 days…
As we all know, sales are to a landscaping company what gas is to a truck — without them, and a steady supply for the…
