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Your website visitors want instant answers: Live Chat offers just that

The way that customers are communicating with your business is evolving. Today people are looking for quick information without even having to pick up a phone or fill out a form. You can offer that with Live Chat.

September 22, 2021

Rock Water Farm Landscapes & Hardscapes website

The off season may be around the corner but there’s plenty of time to sell fall projects

Fall is a great time of the year for a number of lawn and landscaping projects. But you first must educate your clients on what services will benefit them most and why fall is the time to do them.

September 20, 2021

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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, including reduced callbacks.

September 16, 2021

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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

Terra Pest Control vehicle

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 folks working for you.

September 13, 2021

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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

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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. A brand style guide can help.

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

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How to introduce crews to battery power

Instead of jumping right into battery-powered equipment, testing it out can help landscapers ease in and determine if it works for them.

September 7, 2021

terren landscapes' employees using batter-powered husqvarna equipment

Landscaper’s move to a 4-10 work week is a win for all

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

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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

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

Professional Grounds, Inc.

Are you making these 5 common hiring mistakes?

Making hiring mistakes can set you back in this already-difficult job market. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid making them.

August 30, 2021

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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

North Point Outdoors' employees during training

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

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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

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DIY soil testing: Is it everything your clients want?

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

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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 across the board.

August 19, 2021

Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape

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OTR debuts Prowler tire

The new tire delivers a unique blend of turf protection, quiet ride quality, and hard-surface durability, making it an ideal fit for commercial golf carts, municipal utility vehicles, and ATV/UTV applications on asphalt, concrete, and gravel.

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Certification Center at Equip Exposition helps landscapers get ahead

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Quick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025

The Warlock is one of two new models of Ram 2500 HD pickups for the 2026 model year.

Hemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD offers hefty choice

Blue Diamond Attachments launches line of hydraulic breakers for excavators and skid and track loaders

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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