Maintenance

Snow thrower safety tips: Keep best practices in mind this winter
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow throwers safely and offers tips to help.
November 22, 2024
Snowthrower
NaturaLawn of America survey reveals major pest worries
National survey reveals homeowners are concerned about mosquitoes and ticks in their yards.
June 17, 2024
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Winter shrub pruning tips
One of the benefits of winter shrub pruning is that you don't have to wait long for new growth in the spring. Here are a few winter pruning tips.
December 12, 2022
Landscaper pruning shrubs
Maintenance
Does your client have sunburnt grass?
While your clients might lather on sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun's rays, their lawns can't exactly escape the sun. But many people are surprised to learn that their lawn can get sunburnt. Here are some tips to help.
August 29, 2022
A landscaper using a lawn aeration machine on a lawn
Maintenance
Help clients save water with these tips
Water is a precious commodity and can be very expensive. For that reason, your clients are likely interested in ways that they can save water.
July 28, 2022
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Maintenance
The Japanese Beetle: A common landscape menace
The Old Farmer's Almanac has named Japanese Beetles as some of the most troublesome pests in the eastern and midwestern parts of the country. Here are some facts to know about these pests.
July 19, 2022
Japanese Beetle
Maintenance
The fungus among us
With summer just around the corner, now is the time to educate yourself on lawn fungus. The warm and moist weather of the summer creates the perfect environment for harmful fungi and diseases to grow and thrive on your client's lawn.
July 15, 2022
brown patches in green grass
Maintenance
New web interface released for ToolWatch platform
The full ToolWatch platform is now accessible from any device for field and office employees.
March 23, 2022
ToolWatch's expansion of its web-based services follows its acquisition of Safety Reports, a mobile safety management platform.
Maintenance
John Deere expands service plan to fluids and parts
The plan also allows the flexibility for customers' technicians to do the maintenance work.
March 21, 2022
John Deere 245g lc
Maintenance
How to protect your tools and equipment against winter’s worst
The cold weather is here...and it can wreak havoc on your tools and equipment. Follow this checklist to winterize your assets and prevent costly damage.
December 30, 2021
Excavator at snowy construction site at dusk.
Maintenance
Got water? Landscaper finds profitability with fee-for-service watering
While many of your clients might already have an irrigation system that handles water distribution, there’s a good chance you have potential clients that could benefit from fee-for-service watering.
September 21, 2021
Level Green crew
Maintenance
3 reasons fallen leaves are a problem
With leaf removal season here, you might be looking for ways that you can sell more of this add-on service. Remind clients that fallen leaves are more than just an eyesore.
September 17, 2021
Fallen leaves in varying shades of yellow, orange, and brown
Maintenance
Seeing brown patches in your clients' lawns? It could be fungus
If your clients are dealing with discoloration or even areas of the turf that appear to be dying, they could have a lawn fungus problem.
September 14, 2021
brown patches in green grass
Maintenance
There’s a rose killer on the loose: What to do about RRD
If your clients have roses in their landscape and they’re suddenly looking deformed, they could be suffering from Rose Rosette Disease (RRD). Knowing the signs of an infected plant is key to a proper diagnosis.
September 2, 2021
customer planting team inspection
Maintenance
Understanding soil types for your clients
Knowing the differences between fill dirt, topsoil, garden mix, and compost can help you make the best choice for your clients.
August 24, 2021
planting plant
Maintenance
DIY soil testing: Is it everything your clients want?
As more clients come to understand the value of healthy soil, they might inquire about DIY soil test kits. But these options fall short of what a professional lab analysis can offer.
August 20, 2021
Master Lawn technician kneeling on grass
Maintenance
Protecting trees from drought
As many parts of the country are experiencing high temperatures, heat waves, and drought conditions, your clients are wondering how they can preserve their trees during this time.
August 12, 2021
Community sidewalk lined with tress
Maintenance
Help your commercial landscaping clients avoid these 3 common mistakes
Whether a retail center, hotel, or office complex, your commercial clients want to know they are getting good service for their investment in professional landscaping. But they might not always know what mistakes they need to avoid.
August 9, 2021
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