Lindsey GetzBusinessRecruiting more women to the landscaping industryRecruiting and retaining more women in landscaping is not something that will just happen. Landscape companies need to make an effort if they're serious about bringing more women into the industry.June 11, 2021MaintenanceDe-mulching an over-mulched landscapeWhile mulching with virgin hardwood mulch can have benefits for plant beds in terms of moisture retention, and insulating fragile plant roots, the shift away from using quality products is having a negative impact on plant material.June 10, 2021MaintenanceAvoiding poisonous plants in the landscapePlants like Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac can cause uncomfortable and potentially even dangerous allergic reactions so preventative action is critical.June 8, 2021BusinessUsing video to engage with clients and prospective hiresAs video becomes increasingly popular, you have more opportunities than ever to incorporate this medium not only into your website but on social media, as well.June 4, 2021Tree Care / ArboricultureBagworm season: Are you prepared?Bagworms can be quite destructive. It’s important that you know the warning signs that this pest is lurking.June 3, 2021BusinessNow that the season is underway, keep safety a priorityWith the landscaping season now in full swing, it’s important to make sure that you are keeping safety at the forefront of everyone’s minds.June 1, 2021BusinessOvercoming the challenges of planting on a slopePlanting on a slope presents a particular set of challenges. Poor soil composition, uneven amounts of moisture at the top and base of a hill and runoff are the dominant issues that make hillsides tricky to plan. Yet, it’s not impossible to create a functional and attractive plant palette. “They key is to do your homework,” […]May 31, 2021BusinessHow to hold effective one-on-one meetingsJim Cali, executive coach, and consultant with McFarlin Stanford, a Green Industry management consulting firm based in Dallas, says that one-on-one meetings are the best way to get a good idea of exactly what’s going on in the business.May 28, 2021BusinessIf clients were to visit your shop, would you be ready?Landscaping shop visits (by potential clients) are becoming more common and set the tone for whether you’re a company worth hiring.May 25, 2021EquipmentProduct roundup: Canadian inventor creates mower attachment to protect plantsCanadian inventor Rob Sitarz is helping landscapers to save time and aggravation with his Lawnmower Fender invention—an attachment for all types of lawnmowers.May 19, 2021Previous PagePage 51 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
