Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Business10 Things To Do When Starting OutHow to best market your business for success When you first start your business, one of the biggest concerns is finding potential customers. But how do you do that — especially on a limited budget? Here are 10 marketing tips from Andrew Pototschnik, founder of Lawn Care Marketing Expert. Plus, check out and share the […]September 16, 2014Design-BuildWoman Pulls Gun on Landscaper Over NoiseNo one likes to be woken up early in the morning – I know I’m not a fan of it. While it’s a bit of an inconvenience, I would hope most people wouldn’t handle it like this Florida woman. Gina Briggs allegedly threatened to kill a lawn maintenance worker after he made too much noise […]September 15, 2014BusinessLandscapers Give Back to Those Who Gave It AllIt’s all about the stories, from veterans who were laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery to landscapers and their families who volunteered their time to renovate the grounds.September 11, 2014Design-BuildHow & Why Landscapers Should Serve Our CountryHow supporting military members and their families will change their and your lives Your business is founded on service. So what’s stopping you from giving back to those who served us all? Although I grew up just 30 miles from Arlington, I had never visited Arlington National Cemetery until the PLANET Renewal & Remembrance […]September 11, 2014BusinessStay Safe On Jobsites with this GearWorkers need to wear the proper gear on jobsites to stay safe, which includes everything from your head to your feet.September 10, 2014Design-Build5 reasons kids would be great business ownersKids are known for their honesty, trust and imagination. And aren’t all of those characteristics ones you would want as a business owner? Here are 5 things children would do if they were in charge of your business. 1. Think outside the box. Nothing seems impossible to a child. So, they are able to come […]September 9, 2014Design-BuildDo You Live to Work or Work to Live?It’s often thought most in the older generation live to work, while young people work to live. The United States as a whole is also known for focusing more on work than other nations. People who center their lives around their jobs find satisfaction out of their success, and on the flip side, the others […]September 8, 2014BusinessTop 12 Landscapers in the CountryTLC picks its Landscaper of the Year finalists. After going through all of the applications, calling references, check safety records and doing background checks, the TLC editors have picked the 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists. The finalists are from all across the country and offer a variety of services — from maintenance and irrigation […]September 8, 2014Landscaping equipmentMachines to Help Clear Ice & Snow this SeasonAre you ready for the winter season? Preparing for snow is the first step to get ready, so start planning by checking out these snow removal machines.September 5, 2014BusinessWhat you’ve never told your employees, but shouldYou tell your employees a lot, from safety instructions to tips for dealing with customers. But what you aren’t saying might be causing problems. Here are 6 things owners don’t say to their employees — but should. 1. I care about your future. Good managers not only want their employees to do well now, but […]September 5, 2014Previous PagePage 8 of 88Next PageTop StoriesAttachmentsFAE intros SCL/SSL Stump Cutter for 75- to 120-horsepower skid steersIt tackles stumps and roots up to 16 inches in diameter and 20 inches deep.EquipmentYarbo's modular yard robot makes yard maintenance autonomousTechnologyComplete monitoring and security solutionProductsNew boots for heavy-duty outdoor workEquipmentRam rolls out 5 new off-road 1500 and 2500 pickups