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Get the most out of your website photos with an image gallery

When it comes to selling landscaping work, images on your website can be important. But have you given much thought to best displaying those photos?

March 22, 2022

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3 ways your contractor liability coverage is hurting your company

As a landscaping company, you know your business faces many risks. Some of them you can minimize or mitigate with good management and safety practices. There are however always unforeseen events that are beyond your control.

March 15, 2022

man wiping sweat from under his hat while holding pruning shears

Untangling the supply-chain crisis: What are manufacturers doing?

Average lead times for new construction equipment have tripled since 2019, and that trend is likely to get worse.

March 14, 2022

Engineer looking at an engine design on a computer screen.

Deere, Cat, and other OEMs halt business in Russia

The companies join eight other OEMs halting exports or stopping production in the country, or both, following the invasion of Ukraine.

March 10, 2022

Hitachi excavators in an empty warehouse construction site

Using visual reporting to process data

When it comes to making important decisions for your lawn or landscaping business, you likely rely on data that you've collected over time.

March 7, 2022

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Develop your people plan and be ready for the busy season

As the industry gears up for another busy season, many lawn and landscape companies continue to face a shortage of workers. Now is the time to develop a plan of action.

March 3, 2022

Now is the time to have a people plan in place.

Becoming Landscape Industry Certified helps raise the bar

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) created this distinction as a way for landscapers to be able to prove they are highly skilled.

March 2, 2022

Oasis Turf & Tree

STIHL employee awarded Women in Excellence in Manufacturing STEP Ahead award

With the start of March begins Women's History Month, an apt time to recognize women in the field, including STEP Ahead award winner Erin Ashcroft.

March 1, 2022

Industry news roundup: Horizon announces three new stores

In recent industry news, Horizon announces three new stores, Altoz finalizes plans to expand its facility in Red Lake Falls, Minn., and BrightView acquires NatureScape.

February 23, 2022

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Plants in the workplace provide a multitude of benefits

From helping to reduce stress to keeping the air clean, plants provide many benefits in the workplace.

February 22, 2022

5 great benefits of plants in the workplace

Jobber Grants to award $150,000 to 25 home service entrepreneurs

Jobber has announced that Jobber Grants is now accepting applications from home service businesses, including lawn and landscape companies.

February 17, 2022

Getting rid of underground pests efficiently

Stopping above-soil pests can be easy with a couple of barriers but underground pests can pose more of a challenge. Here are seven tips for getting rid of unwanted visitors like moles, voles, and gophers.

February 14, 2022

NALP events/conferences

Registration is open for NALP's ELEVATE

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has opened registration for its new annual conference and expo, ELEVATE, which replaces their former event, Landscapes.

February 9, 2022

NALP CEO Britt Wood promoting ELEVATE

Time-saving tips for landscape scheduling and routing

When it comes to maximizing your efficiency, smart scheduling is imperative. After all, in the landscape industry, time is money.

February 8, 2022

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CASE Kickstart Contest is underway

The winner receives free six-month lease of any new compact track loader (including the new CASE TV620B), a free six-month attachment lease, and professional business consultation from Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy of Envisor Consulting.

February 7, 2022

Kickstart Contest - Support to Grow Your Landscape Business

Jobber and Thumbtack partner to help service pros book more profitable jobs

Jobber, a leading software provider, has announced an integration with Thumbtack, the modern home management platform.

February 3, 2022

Non-profit organization continues to mow lawns for those in need

Brian Schwartz started a free lawn mowing service at the height of the pandemic that has now grown into a nationwide effort.

February 1, 2022

What to do when it doesn't snow

When landscaping companies rely on snow removal for off-season revenue, a lack of the white fluffy stuff can become concerning. Mark Borst, president of Borst Landscape & Design talks about how they deal with a slow snow season.

January 25, 2022

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Bobcat Lake Road Rogers Minnesota building

Bobcat announces new assembly plant, employment opportunities

Bobcat Company (“Bobcat”), has announced plans for a new assembly plant in Rogers, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

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How to encourage commercial landscaping clients to improve their curb appeal

Cat Global Operator Challenge at Edwards Facility

Altorfer Cat kicks off Cat Global Operator Challenge: Kent Richmond advances

Green Lawn Fertilizing ribbon cutting ceremony

Industry news roundup: Green Lawn Fertilizing adds branches

husqvarna robotic mower on a residential lawn

TurfBot launches robotic mowing service

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.

Attachments Idea Book Cover

7 Secrets to Cutting Fleet Costs

The day-to-day expenses of running a fleet can add up quickly. This eBook can help you uncover 7 of those hidden costs and implement best practices to address them. Download your copy now to learn more.