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Business best: The importance of performing a mid-year check

As we come closer to the end of summer, now might be a good time to meet with the leaders in your landscaping company to discuss and review your business goals and resolutions.

August 7, 2019

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Knowing the signs: Simple landscaping mistakes to avoid

While making a few small mistakes along the way won’t necessarily make your landscaping company tank, continually making them can certainly spell disaster for you in the long run.

August 6, 2019

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Three stages of growth that can put a company out of business

There are two major factors that cause landscaping companies to go out of business: improper labor pricing and cash flow.

August 6, 2019

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Three Instagram marketing tips to attract more customers

Landscaping is a very visual art. While your landscape designs may cater to the other senses as well, what is seen tends to make the first impression on people. See how Instagram can boost your landscaping company's brand.

August 5, 2019

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Crowd-pleasing plants: Caring for your customer’s roses

One of the most popular plants in landscaping is the rose, and it’s easy to see why, as they come in a variety of colors and fragrances and they thrive well in most environments. If your customers are showing an interest in roses for their landscape, take a look at the preparation you’ll need to […]

August 5, 2019

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Industry roundup: Toro adds two new walk-behind trencher models

Toro has expanded its TRX walk-behind trencher line with two new models, the TRX-250 and the TRX-300.

August 2, 2019

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History in the making: Landscaping and maintaining historic sites

Maintaining and protecting your customer’s landscape certainly comes with its own set of challenges, but when it comes to working with landscapes that are deemed historic, the processes can become even more detailed and the challenges a bit more unique. If you find yourself in a position to work on a site that’s considered historic, […]

August 2, 2019

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Green wall market for landscapers thrives inside and out

Anybody can build a green wall, but to create a sustainable system that can be replicated and put in various locations is a different matter entirely. GSky Plant Systems, Inc. prides itself on its green wall systems that have been installed across 788 walls in 19 countries, totaling 274,000 square feet in living walls. The […]

August 1, 2019

How to: Helping customers choose plants for their waterscapes

For customers with backyard ponds or other kinds of waterscapes, there are numerous options to choose from when it comes to picking out what plants will go in them. Waterscape plants can serve as a helpful habitat for fish and other aquatic life, as well as regulate water temperatures by providing shade and improve water […]

August 1, 2019

What buyers should know about acquiring landscaping companies

Today we’ll look at what you should be aware of if you’re considering buying another landscaping company and the ins and outs of the process.

July 31, 2019

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Driving staff productivity through the summer

It’s the dead of summer. The days are as long as they are hot. You and your team are doing your darndest to keep up with an insanely busy production season. “Make hay while the sun shines” isn’t just a cute saying to us Northerners; it’s a real thing we all know a little too […]

July 31, 2019

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Industry roundup: LandCare sold to management team

Aurora Resurgence, a private equity firm, has sold LandCare to the company’s management team and a small group of investors, led by Scott Brickman, former CEO of the Brickman Group.

July 30, 2019

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News flash: Your wife is stressed about the business

Most, but not all, company owners are men. Men and women think differently. Gee, Tom, I didn’t need to read your article to know that. Correct. However, think about this for a moment. As a male entrepreneur, you are used to taking risks. Simply making the decision to go into business was a big risk. […]

July 30, 2019

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Four ways to maximize your equipment’s tracks before getting new ones

Compact track loaders are tough. They are go anywhere machines but even then, you cannot forego regular inspections, repair and maintenance – they are rugged, yes, but not invincible. And the part that faces the brunt of the wear and tear is the tracks. Unsurprisingly then, you are forced to replace these tracks as often […]

July 29, 2019

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The Greenery, Inc.: Safety first leads to success

The Greenery, Inc., based on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, reached $65 million in revenue last year and they credit their year after year success to their three-step initiative: safety, quality and production.

July 26, 2019

Bug watch: Looking out for pesky gypsy moths and caterpillars

There are plenty of pests to be on the lookout for over the next few months, but one that can be especially hard to manage is the gypsy moth and gypsy moth caterpillar. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Gypsy Moth in Wisconsin Division of Extension, gypsy moth caterpillars defoliate thousands of acres of hardwood […]

July 26, 2019

The Greenery, Inc.: Empowering landscapers through employee ownership

As an ESOP company, everyone is an owner at The Greenery and the quality of work shows. Read more about this Hilton Head Island-based company here.

July 25, 2019

Concocting creative container creations

Not every customer will desire the same large lawn look as his/her neighbor or even have as much free space to utilize for such a green space, but he/she may still want to have an element of green in the landscape. For customers facing these problems, the simple answer could be to turn to container […]

July 25, 2019

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Echo demonstrates new battery-powered landscaping equipment at 2026 Power-On-Athon outdoor event

Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com

On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.

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John Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineup

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Kress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch Voyager

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The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026

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Vanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact 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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