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What ValleyCrest-Brickman Merge Means for Landscapers

When news broke in late April of Brickman Group possibly acquiring ValleyCrest, many landscape business owners were upset. If the deal goes through – and it looks promising – it would be the biggest merger in industry history. The idea of a “super” landscape company can seem a bit frightening for the average-size landscaper, leading […]

May 13, 2014

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How To Develop Your Own Safety Program

There are many small landscapers out there looking for safety training information on a daily basis, which leads one to believe their company safety programs might not be as up-to-date as they would like.

May 12, 2014

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4 things every manager should do

Being in charge of employees can be difficult, especially for owners who lack management experience. But, it’s important to be a leader your crews enjoy working for. Here are four things good managers should do: 1. Trust your employees. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your employees in charge, why did you hire them to […]

April 15, 2014

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Top five reasons people hate their jobs

We’ve all had that job that makes us dread getting up in the morning — and some of us are still in it. But, what makes us dislike our work so much? In my experience, it isn’t the money. Of course, everyone wants a bigger salary, but lack of funds doesn’t make someone despise a […]

April 10, 2014

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5 Habits of Highly Successful Landscapers

Every landscape business owner has his or her unique traits and skill sets. But, there are five habits successful landscapers have in common. 1. They see the bigger picture. Everyday stresses can start to give business owners tunnel vision. But to succeed, landscapers must be able to sort through the trivial issues to focus on […]

April 8, 2014

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2013 Safety Watch

Each month, Total Landscape Care examines an accident and how it could have been avoided. The bilingual articles also share tips for landscapers and their crews on how to prevent future accidents and follow safe practices. This issue is a compilation of the 2013 Safety Watch articles. Download Issue

April 7, 2014

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Safety watch: Staying safe when working alone

Many of Total Landscape Care’s safety watch articles touch on not working alone to stay safe on jobsites. However, there are times when crew members may have to work alone.

February 13, 2014

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3 Things Employees Want More Than Money

A raise is always welcomed by employees, but there are things many of them want more than money. Here are three things they are looking for in a job. 1. Respect for the Boss. Not only do they want you to respect them, but they also want to have respect for the person running the […]

December 27, 2013

Business

5 ways to enforce safe practices

Maintaining a solid safety record goes beyond requiring employees to wear long pants and safety glasses on the jobsite: It should become a way of life.

November 4, 2013

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7 Safety Tips en Español

Share safe practices with Spanish-speaking employees using Xeriscapes Unlimited’s video.

October 22, 2013

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2012 Safety Watch

Each month, Total Landscape Care examines an accident and how it could have been avoided. The bilingual articles also share tips for landscapers and their crews on how to prevent future articles and follow safe practices. This issue is a compilation of the 2012 Safety Watch articles. Download Issue

October 21, 2013

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How H-2B Changes Will Affect You

With this program’s wage rule in question, landscapers could be the hardest hit if Congress and the courts don’t stop it.

October 10, 2013