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Breakthrough Academy: Helping landscapers take their business to the next level
Sometimes in your life as you work towards a goal, you can hit a plateau. While you aren’t declining, you aren’t necessarily improving either, and this can happen in your landscaping business as well. This sort of stagnation can be frustrating, but Breakthrough Academy is an organization that helps trade businesses like professional landscapers take […]
September 5, 2019
Business
Seeding in September: Why now is the best time for overseeding and interseeding
September is the perfect time to suggest overseeding or interseeding to your customers to keep their lawns in tip-top shape.
September 5, 2019
Business
DemandStar simplifies finding government work for landscapers
A majority of lawn care and landscaping companies start out focusing on residential work and as time goes on, they may branch into commercial work. However, DemandStar CEO Ben Vaught says landscape contractors are missing out on a particular market: government work. According to Vaught, most landscape contractors are unaware of how they can quickly […]
September 4, 2019
Business
Hurricane preparedness: What to know in the wake of Dorian
With the havoc Hurricane Dorian brought upon the Bahamas over the past few days, members of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas have begun battening down the hatches for what may come. If your landscaping company is located near or in Dorian’s path, now would be a good time to prepare your customer’s landscapes and your […]
September 4, 2019
Business
The dos and don’ts of landscaping on rental properties
Landlords understand that a beautiful yard is good for business. It can attract tenants and add value to their properties. As a landscaping expert, these are the goals that you should have in mind.
September 3, 2019
Business
BigDog Mower Co. reflects on its evolution during its 10th anniversary
Next month marks the 10-year anniversary of BigDog Mower Co., which was launched by Excel Industries, the manufacturer of the Hustler Turf Equipment brand.
September 3, 2019
Business
What do homeowners want from lawn service companies?
When you are considering opening any business, you need to understand what your potential audience wants — but that is especially true when you plan to work in a service industry like lawn care.
September 2, 2019
Business
Chemical care: Avoiding fertilizer burn
While the time for fall fertilization is right around the corner, it’s also important to take great care when choosing fertilizers to ensure your customer’s lawn doesn’t get burned in the process. When lawns get more fertilizer than they can process, burn occurs, and it can happen due to many conditions, such as applying an excess […]
August 30, 2019
Business
Family landscapes: Planning designs for the future
Outdoor living spaces have been a trend for years now but striking a balance where everyone in the family can enjoy the backyard at the same time is truly an art.
August 29, 2019
Business
Looking to the future: What’s in store for Blackjack Horticulture
Every landscaping company will receive reviews and feedback from customers, and Blackjack Horticulture is no exception, but once they receive this feedback, what do they do with it? For members of the Blackjack staff, this valuable customer input helps them determine what they’ve gotten right and what needs to be fixed, which helps them in […]
August 29, 2019
Business
Making the most of interlocking concrete pavers
Interlocking concrete pavers are a staple of hardscaping projects nowadays, but prior to the mid-1940s, only individual cut stones or clay bricks could be used to create segmental paving for roadways and paths. Holland created concrete pavers due to the fact it is under sea level and constantly had to deal with ground shifts causing […]
August 28, 2019
Business
Getting your hands dirty: Out and about with the crews at Blackjack Horticulture
Blackjack Horticulture in Birmingham, Alabama, prides itself on creating a company culture that draws employees in, keeps them content and showcases their talents and projects via social media.
August 28, 2019
Business
Evaluating services: Creating a profitable weed control program
The growing season is winding down for most parts of the country and as your lawn care company begins to shift gears, it’s a good practice to review the profitability of your summer services.
August 27, 2019
Business
Blackjack Horticulture: Investing in its workforce
Nestled back along Blackjack Ridge in Birmingham, Alabama, is the landscaping company Blackjack Horticulture, which prides itself on being an efficient and effective team that focuses on integrity, excellence and reliability. Originally part of Blackjack Gardens, Inc., Blackjack Horticulture became its own entity in 2004 when Bryan Word, current president, and another co-worker had the […]
August 27, 2019
Business
Industry roundup: Caterpillar rolls out new Cat D3 series skid steer and CTL
Caterpillar recently announced the release of 16 new Cat D3 series skid steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models.
August 26, 2019
Business
Silica regulations: Understanding why compliance is important
While there has been an increase in awareness, the vast majority still do not understand the silica threat. Click here to learn why this regulation is important.
August 26, 2019
Business
TideWater Landscape Management: Working with partners, not customers
TideWater Landscape Management has been a staple in Savannah, Georgia, for 35 years, and one of its main characteristics is its willingness to work with its commercial customers.
August 23, 2019
Business
Too important to skip: The ins and outs of fall fertilization
Fall fertilizer helps your customer’s lawn in the short term and provides lasting benefits that can stretch throughout the season. Learn more here on TLC.
August 23, 2019
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