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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
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. A brand style guide can help.
September 9, 2021
Business
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
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
Business
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
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 can set you back in this already-difficult job market. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid making them.
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 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
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 across the board.
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" (or "EQ") is also important.
August 17, 2021
Business
Rent a chicken? Landscaper sees upsides to adding chickens to operation
Adding chickens to this landscape company's headquarters location brought unexpected benefits including a business idea.
August 16, 2021
Business
How to: Improving communication skills
While communicating comes naturally to some people, for others it can be a real struggle. But as a landscape business owner or manager, you need to be able to communicate effectively.
August 11, 2021
Business
Ways to express employee appreciation throughout the year
Showing your employees appreciation will keep them performing quality work and your landscaping clients coming back. There are so many different ways to show employees that you care all year long.
July 30, 2021
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