Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Design-BuildOnly Use One Site for Social MediaKeeping up with all of your social media sites can be an overwhelming task if you don’t have help. So when you’re first getting started on social media, automate your posts. On Monday mornings, for example, figure out what you will post for the entire week: before/after project photos, coupons, interesting landscape images, business quotes, […]April 11, 2014Design-BuildTop five reasons people hate their jobsWe’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, 2014Design-Build4 things clients want you to doAs a homeowner, I’m constantly surprised at how difficult it is to work with professionals, whether it be a roofer, contractor or even landscaper. I constantly feel like I’m throwing money at them, begging them to actually come out and fix the problems. So for you professionals, here’s what us customers want — and need […]April 9, 2014Design-Build5 Habits of Highly Successful LandscapersEvery 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, 2014Home2013 Safety WatchEach 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 IssueApril 7, 2014Design-BuildGood at Getting LuckyVernon Louis “Lefty” Gomez, who played for the Major League Baseball between 1930 and 1943 for the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators, often said, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” I’ve actually had a bit of luck lately. In the past month, I’ve won three different radio station contests. This has nothing to […]April 7, 2014Design-BuildNo Speed Limit to Growing BusinessSlow and steady wins the race, right? Maybe not, according to my sources for “How To Grow Your Business,” which will be featured in the April issue. Going into this story, I expected to hear reasons landscapers should be cautious about expanding their companies too fast – such as spreading themselves thin, sacrificing quality, losing […]April 2, 2014Design-BuildSpotlight FeaturesLandscapers shine a new light on a seating area and water fountain.April 2, 2014Compact equipmentNew Lawn Maintenance Equipment & ProductsTreat, cut and maintain lawns with these products and machines. Dump in truck The Grasshopper Company expanded its PowerVac collection system with the HighLift 15B. The collector can be emptied from a raised position by flipping a switch. With a 72-inch vertical emptying height, the HighLift features a 15-cubic-foot capacity and a tapered bottom that […]April 1, 2014Design-BuildHow To Succeed at FacebookHave you ever wondered how Facebook chooses what posts to run in its newsfeed? Although they keep their exact formulas a secret, there are a few ways we know increase your odds of being seen. Adding multimedia elements to a post makes it more likely to end up in someone’s feed. Posting videos, photos, links […]March 31, 2014Previous PagePage 20 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHome2026 GMC Canyon revealed: 4 trims, 7,700 lbs. towing, loads of featuresCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.HomeGravely launches OVIS-X brush mower with redesigned controllerHomeKubota introduced products across three segments at Equip ExpoHomeGreen Lawn Fertilizing wins four awardsHomeEquip Expo breaks more records
