Jill OdomBusinessTeamPlayer streamlines communication between subcontractors and general contractorsCommunication is critical when working as a subcontractor on large construction jobs and RedTeam’s new app, TeamPlayer, helps improve collaboration between landscaping companies and general contractorsSeptember 30, 2019BusinessBee proactive: Creating bee-friendly landscapes for clientsSeptember is National Honey Month, but bees provide so much more than this sweet treat alone and customers don’t have to be professional beekeepers in order to lend this struggling species a helping hand. Habitat loss, improper use of pesticides and pests like varroa mites and the pathogens they carry have all impacted bee populations […]September 26, 2019BusinessWomen in the Green Industry Conference equips attendees with best practicesSiteOne Landscape Supply hosted the 24th annual Women in the Green Industry Conference (WIGI) in Tucson, Arizona, on Sept. 19-22, providing tools to increase attendees’ leadership abilities, renew their confidence and build their network. “All of our attendees, no matter their role, are leaders in this industry,” said Amber Baker, division marketing manager – West […]September 25, 2019Design-BuildShare this xeriscaping guide with clients wanting to try it for themselvesIf some of your customers want to take a crack at xeriscaping on their own, share this infographic with them to get on the right track with these basic steps and plant suggestions.September 20, 2019Landscaper ProfilesLeaner, meaner: Seasonal Services focuses on how to improve dailyDetails matter at Bret Achtenhagen’s Seasonal Services, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and this goes beyond what happens on a customer’s landscape but also goes into how the company is run and finds cost savings. “It’s not about the dollars,” says Bret Achtenhagen, president and CEO of the company. “It’s about the pennies.” One tool that […]September 18, 2019BusinessDetails matter: The mission statement driving Seasonal ServicesBret Achtenhagen’s Seasonal Services, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, has been in business for 25 years and is focused on creating landscapes that will last for generations. Bret Achtenhagen, president and CEO of Seasonal Services, got the landscaping bug while working for his brother’s company, which focused more on the maintenance side. After parting ways with […]September 17, 2019BusinessChoosing the right style aerator for the jobIt’s prime time for aerating customers’ cool-season lawns and while technically any aerator can get the job done, it is best to make sure you’ve picked out the most efficient one for your operations. Aeration is a service that can dramatically improve the health of your client’s turf, as it reduces soil compaction and allows […]September 16, 2019BusinessRedwood proves to be a durable and appealing fencing material optionPeople enjoy their privacy and fences can be the perfect solution if your customer isn’t interested in using plants to create a privacy screen. This doesn’t mean a fence has to be generic and bland. Depending on your client’s location, you can create a beautiful fence by opting to use redwood as your material. “Redwood […]September 13, 2019BusinessDumping the pump: Serpico Landscaping switches to Booster for fuel needsSerpico Landscaping ditched the gas pump and partnered with Booster. Booster is a same-day fuel delivery service that delivers fuel to fleets.September 12, 2019Landscaper ProfilesPrescription Landscape encourages commercial clients to adopt sustainable landscapesPrescription Landscape, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, was founded on a desire for healthy land management practices and since then it has been working to align its clients with environmentally sustainable standards. The commercial landscape company says it is working to raise the environmental bar for its clients and believes it is landscaping companies’ responsibility […]September 11, 2019Previous PagePage 13 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHomeBobcat donates $150,000 to local parksBobcat Company is donating $150,000 to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in support of environmental preservation following the success of its #WorkWorthDoing social media campaign.Home2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsHomeEquip Expo offers opportunities for women in the Green Industry to growHome2026 Polaris General UTV hits dealers with new colors, upgradesHomeIrrigreen 3.0 launches with an all-new sprinkler and smart controller
