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Business
People roundup: Ruppert Landscape hosts virtual awards ceremony, announces promotion
Ruppert Landscape employees were honored recently as the company presented its annual awards at the conclusion of its first ever virtual Management Development Days (MDD) conference.
March 3, 2021
Ruppert Landscape 2020 Distinction Award Recipients, the accounting and payroll department
Finance
You've got mail: Utilizing the power of direct mailers
What sets you apart from passing observers and potential customers is how you choose to market your business to your target audience.
March 1, 2021
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Survey: 94% of landscapers report remaining open, operational through 2020
Landscaping professionals nationwide have eased back into semi-normal operations after undergoing drastic changes caused by the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted by TLC.
February 26, 2021
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Business
Industry roundup: Virginia landscaper wins Toro Z Master 4000
Brett Hill of Brett’s Lawn Maintenance in Richmond, Virginia, was named the winner of Toro’s first-ever virtual contractor event giveaway. His prize was the all-new Toro Z Master 4000.
February 25, 2021
Brett Hill with Toro Z Master 4000 zero-turn mower at local toro dealer Knabe outdoor power equipment
Business
Chemical care: Best practices for pre-emergence herbicides
Pre-emergence herbicides are useful for controlling weeds before they can appear, but applying these products requires a strong knowledge of the target weeds and a proper application strategy.
February 20, 2020
A landscaper spraying herbicide on a lawn
Business
Industry roundup: Vermeer, KS Energy lend landscaper a hand
At a recent Make-A-Wish Day celebration at the Vermeer Wisconsin facility, Edgar Contreras was presented with the tools of the trade he needs to turn his dream of owning and operating his own landscaping company into a reality.
February 18, 2021
Edgar Contreras being presented with landscaping tools as part of Make-A-Wish Day at Vermeer Wisconsin
Growth strategies
Building your brand with social media
When deciding whether or not social media is worth the investment, take a look at what these green industry professionals have tried, as well as what their results have been.
February 15, 2021
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Business
Industry roundup: Best of Houzz 2021 winners announced
Houzz Inc. recently announced the Houzz community’s picks for Best Of Houzz 2021. The award recognizes just three percent of the more than 2.5 million active home professionals and interior and architectural photographers on the Houzz platform.
February 12, 2021
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Business
Sales and marketing trends to watch for this year
With 2020 behind us and new opportunities ahead, now's the time to look at your sales and marketing and make some adjustments.
February 9, 2021
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Business
Industry roundup: NCLC’s virtual event slated for March
NALP has announced that the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) is taking place virtually March 15-19.
February 8, 2021
Join us! #NALPNCLC text next to colored pencils being used to create a landscape design
Workforce
Employee retention tips to decrease turnover
Employee retention is one aspect of the hiring game that many green industry companies struggle with. With a new year ahead of us, why not try a few new techniques to bring employees in and keep them motivated to stay?
February 4, 2021
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Business
People roundup: Stephen Lord joins Advanced Turf Solutions
Stephen Lord, former head groundskeeper for the Cincinnati Reds, has joined Advanced Turf Solutions as a sales representative.
February 3, 2021
Steve Lord, sales representative for Advanced Turf Solutions
Landscaper Profiles
Persistence is key: Facing the struggles of the green industry
With their promise being they will take their customer's property from tragic to Green Magic, the Koens know exactly the determination and drive it takes to keep a landscaping company afloat, but that doesn't mean the process has always been easy.
February 2, 2021
Landscaper wearing Green Magic Landscapes t-shirt
Landscaper Profiles
Starting the journey: From tragic to Green Magic
When it comes to transforming landscapes into something a customer can be proud of, the Koens consider themselves magicians.
February 1, 2021
Larry and Carita Koen
Home
Welcome to the new Total Landscape Care site
Today is the day! We've unveiled a completely new website to enhance your user experience and launched a redesign of the TLC daily email newsletter.
January 29, 2021
Bobcat Zt3500 Zero Turn Mower
Growth strategies
Website tweaks that are sure to seal the deal
Check out a few key tips for making sure your website appeals to not only your ideal clients but also to your ideal potential hires.
January 29, 2021
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Business
Debunking the myths about commercial landscaping websites
Jack Jostes, CEO of Ramblin Jackson, Inc., offers insight into common misconceptions surrounding commercial landscaping websites. Check out TLC to learn more.
January 28, 2021
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Growth strategies
How to: Keeping your business afloat in a post pandemic world
The five things you should do to fortify your customer base and keep your business alive and well in 2021.
January 27, 2021
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Equipment
Exmark’s Radius E-Series focuses on simple operation, operator comfort
The expansion of the 2021 Exmark zero-turn riding mower with a new Radius E-Series machine featuring a twin-blade 48-inch UltraCut Series 3 cutting deck is expected to improve the quality of the work performed by landscape contractors.
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Business
Even during a pandemic this company’s thoughtful planning is helping build a strong team culture
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Business
Laid off during the pandemic, this man started a free mowing service
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Business
Growth ahead: Meeting financial challenges in a good year
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