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How to: Dealing with customers who always want a lower price
At one time or another, every landscaping company has encountered a customer or two that absolutely loves the work you do and wants to hire you, but they ask if you can do the job for cheaper than the asking price.
September 19, 2019
Landscaper Profiles
Leaner, meaner: Seasonal Services focuses on how to improve daily
Details matter at Bret Achtenhagen’s Seasonal Services, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and this goes beyond what happens on a customer’s landscape but also goes into how the company is run and finds cost savings. “It’s not about the dollars,” says Bret Achtenhagen, president and CEO of the company. “It’s about the pennies.” One tool that […]
September 18, 2019
Business
How to: Winterizing irrigation systems
Now is the time to start discussing the importance of irrigation system winterization with your customers. Details here on Total Landscape Care.
September 18, 2019
Business
Details matter: The mission statement driving Seasonal Services
Bret Achtenhagen’s Seasonal Services, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, has been in business for 25 years and is focused on creating landscapes that will last for generations. Bret Achtenhagen, president and CEO of Seasonal Services, got the landscaping bug while working for his brother’s company, which focused more on the maintenance side. After parting ways with […]
September 17, 2019
Business
Industry roundup: Case upgrades F series compact wheel loaders
Case Construction Equipment has upgraded its F series compact wheel loader lineup with new adjustable electro-hydraulic controls. The company says this added functionality allows operators to adjust the responsiveness of the lift and tilt bucket functions for improved control and efficiency on the jobsite. Case says the lift and tilt settings can now be adjusted […]
September 17, 2019
Business
Choosing the right style aerator for the job
It’s prime time for aerating customers’ cool-season lawns and while technically any aerator can get the job done, it is best to make sure you’ve picked out the most efficient one for your operations. Aeration is a service that can dramatically improve the health of your client’s turf, as it reduces soil compaction and allows […]
September 16, 2019
Business
BrightView, STMA and MLB partner up to bring back baseball movie nostalgia
In preparation for the Major League Baseball (MLB) game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox to be played on August 13, 2020, BrightView and the MLB have come up with an idea that combines movie nostalgia, America’s pastime and cornfields. Murray Cook, president of BrightView Sports Turf and Development, the official turf […]
September 16, 2019
Business
Redwood proves to be a durable and appealing fencing material option
People enjoy their privacy and fences can be the perfect solution if your customer isn’t interested in using plants to create a privacy screen. This doesn’t mean a fence has to be generic and bland. Depending on your client’s location, you can create a beautiful fence by opting to use redwood as your material. “Redwood […]
September 13, 2019
Business
Flash forward: What does the future hold for Lambert’s?
The final leg of our journey with Lambert Landscape Company brings us to the day-to-day workings of the company and staff members. A company that’s been in business 100 years must, certainly, be doing something right when it comes to creating and maintaining a positive company atmosphere. According to Brian Chapman, director of fleet and […]
September 13, 2019
Business
Automowers on the scene: Lambert’s shakes up the traditional way of mowing
Yesterday, we talked about what sets Lambert Landscape Company apart from the other landscaping companies in the area. One aspect in particular that we didn’t touch on was the company’s use of the Husqvarna Automower and how these machines have helped Lambert’s take a step into the future. Brian Chapman, director of fleet and facilities, […]
September 12, 2019
Landscaper Profiles
Prescription Landscape encourages commercial clients to adopt sustainable landscapes
Prescription Landscape, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, was founded on a desire for healthy land management practices and since then it has been working to align its clients with environmentally sustainable standards. The commercial landscape company says it is working to raise the environmental bar for its clients and believes it is landscaping companies’ responsibility […]
September 11, 2019
Business
100 years strong: Lambert’s legacy provides limitless potential
Landscaping companies across Dallas, Texas, can sometimes seem as numerous as the stars, but one of these stars continues to meet the passage of time with a sterling reputation that spans across the country and can be traced back 100 years. Lambert Landscape Company was originally founded in 1919 in Shreveport, Louisiana, by Joe and […]
September 11, 2019
Business
Vectorworks 2020 focuses on the power of data
The 2020 version of Vectorworks software has been released, with this newest version placing an emphasis on data-driven workflows. “Data and usability are the cornerstones of this year’s product line enhancements,” says Biplab Sarkar, Vectorworks CEO. “When we looked at the future of the industry and what our customers’ needs were, we kept coming back […]
September 10, 2019
Business
Behind the scenes: Bringing a living wall to life
The desire for green spaces in urban areas is ever increasing, with them appearing in hospitals, restaurants and other business settings. “The general population is really aware of the benefits of plants,” says Nathan Beckner, lead plant designer at Sagegreenlife, based in Chicago, Illinois. “It’s not just a trend. They all have that expectation of […]
September 9, 2019
Business
Yard preparation: Diving into the different types of mulch
Mulches can be a fairly popular addition to a landscape, but when it comes to choosing which type is best suited for your customer, how do you decide? Regardless of whether the mulch is synthetic or natural, it will perform the same three basic tasks of suppressing weeds, protecting against extreme temperatures and reducing soil […]
September 9, 2019
Business
Industry roundup: ASV stockholders approve acquisition by Yanmar
ASV Holdings, Inc. announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held previously, ASV’s stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement pursuant to which ASV will be acquired by Yanmar America Corporation in an all-cash transaction, which was first announced on June 27. There were 7,998,119 shares voted in favor of the proposal to adopt […]
September 6, 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
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