Lindsey GetzBusinessHelp your clients choose the best indoor plantsAs a landscape professional with horticultural expertise and experience, you can offer added value to your clients by being able to answer their questions about indoor plants.August 18, 2021BusinessConsidering emotional intelligence in the hiring processWhen hiring for your landscaping business, chances are, you may focus on skills and work ethic. But looking at "emotional intelligence" (or "EQ") is also important.August 17, 2021BusinessRent a chicken? Landscaper sees upsides to adding chickens to operationAdding chickens to this landscape company's headquarters location brought unexpected benefits including a business idea.August 16, 2021Design-BuildChoosing fast-growing trees for privacyAlthough many of your clients might be looking for privacy, not everyone is keen on fences. In these cases, clients may appreciate fast-growing trees so they don't have to wait many years to enjoy some seclusion.August 13, 2021BusinessHow to: Improving communication skillsWhile communicating comes naturally to some people, for others it can be a real struggle. But as a landscape business owner or manager, you need to be able to communicate effectively.August 11, 2021BusinessIndustry roundup: NALP announces field trip at Ruppert LandscapeThe National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its Field Trip event in September. Additional industry news includes Attentive launching property-measurement software and new software release from The Integra Group.August 5, 2021Design-BuildWhat is the best material for playground surfaces?Playgrounds are a place of childhood memories and fun. But when it comes to choosing the best material for playground surfaces, you want to be sure to direct your clients to the right choices so they can enjoy the experience the fullest.August 4, 2021NALP events/conferencesRenewal & Remembrance: Working together to accomplish a massive projectAt this year's Renewal & Remembrance event, NALP members worked side-by-side to accomplish several projects in the Arlington National Cemetery as well as The National Mall.August 2, 2021BusinessWays to express employee appreciation throughout the yearShowing your employees appreciation will keep them performing quality work and your landscaping clients coming back. There are so many different ways to show employees that you care all year long.July 30, 2021MaintenanceWhen heat becomes deadly: Preventing heat-related illnessAlthough we often think of landscaping safety and risk in terms of operating equipment or lifting heavy objects, a major safety issue comes from the temperature.July 28, 2021Previous PagePage 48 of 54Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTotal Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.comOn 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.HomeJohn Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineupHomeKress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch VoyagerHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026HomeVanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact track loaders
