LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Location: Central Ohio Company: Hidden Creek Landscaping, Hilliard, Ohio Photo credit: Architectural Photography by Trevor Boyle Studio Having relocated from California, the client wanted to…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Sports fans know the fourth quarter is crunch time. With the game on the line and time running out, things get really interesting. The greatest…
Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
Use the following definitions to understand the data presented in this report. Ratio: A ratio is the relationship of two quantities expressed as the quotient…
To quell unproductive Fridays, Outback Landscape, a $2.5 million mostly design/build company in Idaho Falls, Idaho, went to a four-day workweek for its production staff.…
Daniel S. GordonNov 10, 2023
Use Operating Cost Study data and ratios to make informed business decisions Editor’s Note/Methodology This article is an excerpt from the “Operating Cost Study for…
LM StaffFeb 3, 2024
Mowing on a slope is a dangerous but often necessary part of the job. The loss of traction and stability adds a level of risk…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
William Dellecker Executive Vice President Yellowstone Landscape Bunnell, Fla. Education Wolfson High School Jacksonville, Fla. Class of 1974 Stetson University Bachelor’s in Business Administration Class…
Dillon StewartNov 3, 2023
Do you have what it takes to launch one of these winter services? Having trouble reading the chart? Click the image to enlarge. Photo: ©istock.com/sofiaworld
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
The EPA’s WaterSense program has placed the topic of water conservation on the forefront for 10 years and counting. In its 10 years, WaterSense, a…
Michael Rogers strives to manage growth while maintaining his Georgia-based lawn care company’s small-town roots. Michael Rogers has never told his technicians to work faster.…
In the September issue, Michael Rogers, president of Kathleen's Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control, discussed how he strives to manage growth while maintaining his company's small-town…
Compact equipment attachments expand a contractor’s toolbox and create the opportunity for creative solutions when on-the-job problems arise. Attachments are like a third arm for…
A fertilizer spreader, which is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces, poses several personal and bystander hazard risks. Fertilizer is typically…
The EPA’s WaterSense program has placed the topic of water conservation on the forefront for 10 years and counting. In this LM Web Extra, learn…
Casey PaytonNov 3, 2023
How one landscape company involves employees in its charitable donations. Dennis Dautel wanted to get employees involved in his company’s ongoing charity efforts. So five…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
It’s deep in the middle of the season, and it’s a grind. You have to ensure you’re filling the pipeline, retaining employees, not burning them…
Missy HenriksenNov 10, 2023
In some communities, managed landscapes are under attack—by leaf blower or other noise bans, pesticide bans, code changes, water restrictions or other regulations. If this…
Levi Duckett President and owner, Sunshine Landscape, Meridian, Idaho “We’ve found the Hunter X Core to be a great controller for new residential construction. They are small,…
I don’t know about you, but this time of year—back to school—always makes me recognize how quickly the years go by. No matter how awesome…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
What operating cost metric is most important to track to ensure a landscape company's success? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Cost of…
