Sabeena HickmanNov 9, 2023
If the proposed revision to the definition of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) were enacted, landscape professionals and homeowners might need to get a…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
Hauling an unsecured load may have serious consequences. Do you want to risk a traffic citation (which could affect insurance premiums)? Could your company survive…
Jonathan KatzNov 9, 2023
Jim O’Brien encourages his customers to be active participants in the development of their landscapes. The owner of Wilmette, Ill.-based O’Brien & Co. Landscape, believes…
Gregg RobertsonNov 9, 2023
As the 113th U.S. Congress comes to the end of its term in December, many are calling it the most unproductive Congress in history. Partisan…
Jeff Snyder, director of agronomics for Mainscape, talks to LM after his Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's) Green Industry Conference 2014 in…
LM SponsorNov 9, 2023
Caber Hill Advisors' National Business Broker Peter J. Holton offers services such as exit planning, company valuation and business brokering for the landscape industry. Holton…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held the fourth annual PLANET Gives Back project on Oct. 22, during the Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Ky. A group of approximately…
Domenic Chiarella, of 7 of 7 Best Business and Life Strategies, talks to LM after his Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network's Green Industry…
Ken Thomas of Envisor Consulting delivers a Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's) Green Industry Conference 2014 in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22-24.…
Allison BarwaczNov 9, 2023
Trying to make your company reach the top? The Professional Landscare Network (PLANET) held its Green Industry Conference (GIC) again this year, in hand with…
LOCATION: Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City COMPANY: Ruppert Landscape, Laytonsville, Md. THE DETAILS: This project is a renovation of a 1977 installation by I.M.…
Ben GandyNov 9, 2023
Productivity is important in any business, and there are several ways to measure it. But the best way is to keep it simple, clear and…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will co-host the 2014 Lawn Care Summit Dec. 3–5 in Tampa, Fla. Charlie…
More than 80 volunteers representing the Green Industry rallied together Sept. 12 to maintain the areas around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and CNA revealed their 2013 Safety Recognition Awards recipients. Designed to acknowledge landscape professionals who consistently demonstrate a commitment to safety, the…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) named nine new Trailblazers, two for their excellence in design/build installation and seven for their achievements in landscape management. The new…
Sarah PfleddererNov 9, 2023
Associate professor (in landscape business and landscape design & contracting) at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo. Who’s your mentor? His name was Todd Williams,…
Emily SchappacherNov 9, 2023
A Texas company’s focus on partnerships inspires growth and goodwill in the communities it serves. To Rick Onstott, president of The Landscape Partners, a company…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) hosted its 18th annual Renewal & Remembrance event July 28 at Arlington National Cemetery. The beautification effort drew hundreds of landscape…
Marisa PalmieriNov 9, 2023
As the Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps social media this summer, members of the landscape industry are jumping on board with their own versions, often incorporating…
Holganix is bringing back its Holganix Roots for You competition for a second year. The goal of the contest is to unearth the healthiest turf…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Green Industry Conference (GIC) with a sweepstakes for a chance to win a…
Hundreds of Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) members converged in Washington, D.C., July 29 for the organization's annual Legislative Day on the Hill, hosted by PLANET, the Accredited…
President of Allentuck Landscaping Co., Clarksburg, Md. Who’s your mentor? I’d have to say my dad. I’m always better off when I listen to him…