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Lawn care company owner adds quality assurance manager positions and sees drop in callbacks
In many industries, a quality assurance manager is a relatively common position. Adding a position like this to a lawn or landscaping company can have a lot of benefits.
September 16, 2021
Business
There’s a new pest in town—and this landscaper is fighting back
First found in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014, the Spotted Lanternfly has been making its way to other regions ever since.
September 15, 2021
Business
Staying engaged with employee surveys
When it comes to what your team members think of working for your landscaping company, there’s no better place to get information than directly from them. Surveys can provide valuable insight from the minds of the folks working for you.
September 13, 2021
Business
Landscaper uses employee referral rewards to recruit and retain
Finding—and keeping—good people is an industry-wide challenge for lawn and landscaping companies. Companies that have been successful with recruiting and retaining have been those that have implemented effective solutions such as referral rewards.
September 10, 2021
Business
Get the most out of marketing with a brand style guide
With so much competition out there, it’s more important than ever that your brand identity is clear. But many lawn and landscaping companies don’t give their brand enough thought.
September 9, 2021
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Adding aeration to your fall service lineup
Aeration is an important step of lawn care that can often be skipped by homeowners and professionals alike. Here's how to add this service and help your customers in the process.
September 8, 2021
Business
How to introduce crews to battery power
While we’re known as the Green Industry, truly going green has never come completely easy. Instead of jumping right into battery-powered equipment, testing it out can help landscapers ease in.
September 7, 2021
Business
Landscaper’s move to a 4-10 work week makes everyone happier
Moving to a 4-10 schedule, where employees work four 10-hour days each week, helped keep this company's landscaping crews happier and healthier.
September 6, 2021
Business
Environmental Management, Inc. shares best practices on training and retaining employees
Once you have attracted your new hires, you want to make sure you can retain them, so you are truly able to grow, rather than continually replace the staff you have.
September 3, 2021
Business
Landscaper learns a mulch staging site can save time, money, and fuel
For decades, Professional Grounds, Inc., has had their bulk mulch delivered to headquarters. But an idea to implement staging sites has ended up boosting efficiency and saving money.
September 1, 2021
Business
Are you making these 5 common hiring mistakes?
Making hiring mistakes, such as failing to be focused on hiring at all times, can set you back in this already-difficult job market.
August 30, 2021
Business
Level-up your employee training through standards, processes
Adding a formal training program with standardized systems can make a big difference in results and effectiveness.
August 26, 2021
Business
How one landscaper worked to bring the Field of Dreams to life
Earlier this month, those who tuned in to watch the “Field of Dreams” game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees, got to see the iconic Kevin Costner movie immortalized in a real-life stadium. The field was brought to life by BrightView.
August 25, 2021
Business
Lawn care in a box? Competing against lawn care subscription services
These days homeowners love the idea of home subscription services. But are lawn care subscription kits a legitimate threat to lawn care professionals? Knowing how to compete against "lawn care in a box" is important.
August 23, 2021
Maintenance
DIY soil testing: Is it everything your clients hope for?
As more clients come to understand the value of healthy soil, they might inquire about DIY soil test kits. But these options fall short of what a professional lab analysis can offer.
August 20, 2021
Business
Why I volunteer my time for industry organizations (and you should consider it, too)
Volunteering some free time within the Green Industry can pay off in many ways. Whether at the local or the national level, making your voice heard is important.
August 19, 2021
Business
Help your clients choose the best indoor plants
As a landscape professional with horticultural expertise and experience, you can offer added value to your clients by being able to answer their questions about indoor plants.
August 18, 2021
Business
Considering emotional intelligence in the hiring process
When hiring for your landscaping business, chances are, you may focus on skills and work ethic. But looking at "emotional intelligence" is also important.
August 17, 2021
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