Sarah PfleddererNov 3, 2023
Featured in “Considering converting to drip?” in the November 2014 issue of LM, Mike Garcia, founder of Enviroscape LA, has positioned himself and his Redondo…
Included in the November 2014 cover story “Cracking the code,” Salesforce is among the most widely used accounting and sales/CRM software programs in the green…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
As part of the November 2014 cover story "Cracking the code," LM compiled a list of notable software programs for green industry business, presented in the table…
LMNov 3, 2023
What is your advice for green industry companies on the hunt for software solutions? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “Find a great…
Are you considering early order programs? To get you started, we compiled a list of suppliers who offer them. Aquatrols Turf Bucks Website: See…
We take a look at what the research says about turf care pros' use of early order programs. Methodology LM fielded an…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Donna "DJ" Wood President/CEO of Tierra Madre Landscape Services Education: -Bourgade Catholic High School, Phoenix, Class of 1975 (GED) “I went school to be a…
Casey PaytonNov 3, 2023
Large property management provides a robust revenue stream for this New York contractor. After graduating from Syracuse University with a background in natural resource management…
Kevin KehoeNov 3, 2023
Successful commercial landscape salespeople work from lists. In today’s hyper-paced world, you cannot keep it all in your head. So unless you have a photographic…
Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
Jan. 1 marked the end of a popular tax reduction tool, the Section 179 deduction, which expired under the American Tax Relief Act of 2012…
One landscape professional skips out on off-the-shelf software programs to develop a program exclusively for his business. Impatience got the best of Jay Murray, president…
Monica MuirNov 3, 2023
As a contractor who uses QuickBooks, you’ve seen the software has its limitations when it comes to the green industry. Needing other features yet not…
Call it as time consuming as eyeing a needle in a haystack, as frustrating as solving a Rubik’s Cube or as confusing as writing your…
Suppliers weigh in... “Maintenance on a dripline system is a piece of cake. There are no nozzles or rotors to get out of adjustment. No need…
Turf and ornamental care professionals share their thoughts on the pros and cons of participating in early order programs offered by chemical and fertilizer manufacturers…
Featured is a PDF version of the November 2014 Step by Step on "How to secure a mower on a trailer" for use in company…
A decade ago, there were only a handful of green industry software options. Thanks to the cloud and the advent of mobile technologies, many…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
LOCATION: The hills of Marin County, Calif. COMPANY: Gardeners’ Guild, Richmond, Calif. THE DETAILS: A piece of a multilevel Craftsman style residence built into the…
At Inside Out Design, a design/build and maintenance firm based in Frankfort, Ky., efficiency has improved since the company implemented a bring-your-lunch-to-work policy. Co-owner Andrea…
Adam Delagrange Founder, Delagrange Landscaping Centerburg, Ohio “Hustler. From a price point of buying these machines new, the Hustler brand tends to be cheaper than…
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…
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…
Beth GeraciNov 3, 2023
So many factors affect the success of a landscape maintenance business, it’s hard to know where to begin. Those looking to maximize on-the-job efficiency may…
Dianna Borsi O'BrienNov 3, 2023
The future is bright for natural and organic lawn care options. Mark Tamn, president of Freedom Lawns, didn’t start out in the natural lawn care…
