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Nurseries, like landscapers, often hurting for adequate staff

Finding and keeping good labor is a challenge, but with spring just around the corner, some nurseries in particular are struggling -- just like landscapers.

February 16, 2016

Some nurseries are having trouble finding qualified workers before the spring rush.

Buffalo area landscaper credits employees for company’s success

Tim O'Donnell, owner of T. O’Donnell Landscaping in New York, has grown to $1.6 million in annual revenue -- and says he owes it all to his employees.

January 22, 2016

Both the design and its execution appear flawless in this project, displaying T. O’Donnell Landscaping’s ability to back up its commitment to customers with first-rate work.

Landscaping equipment

Loaders, excavators top landscapers’ Christmas wish lists

Total Landscape Care talked with landscapers around the country to ask them what toys they wanted most this Christmas, from excavators to the non-material.

December 22, 2015

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Houzz Barometer measures industry confidence

There’s a new tool for professionals using Houzz. It’s the Barometer, which will be released quarterly and tracks home renovation market confidence. “Barometer findings are consistent with other leading industry research and economic indicators of growth and confidence for the home improvement industry as baby boomers and growing families continue to invest in their homes,” says Houzz […]

February 27, 2015

The nice guy’s guide to employees

There are thousands of solo landscapers around. My uncle Todd has been operating that way for over 15 years now. He has no intention to hire employees, but many solo operators do. The ability to do more work, make more money and perhaps spend more time in the office than the field makes hiring sound […]

February 17, 2015

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Treat your employees this Valentine’s Day to grow engagement

Creating Valentine’s Day acrostic poems with painstaking care is popular. Each letter of that special someone’s name was a positive trait or adjective. So here’s a love note spelled “Valentine” to your company with our tips and advice from Entrepreneur, The Muse, Inc., Salary.com and the Harvard Business Review. Value: Be mindful of and share specific reasons […]

February 13, 2015

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Maintaining a safe workplace environment

Your company’s accident record is flawless, and you’ve memorized OSHA safety standards for first aid, falls and other accidents. Consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan that includes workplace violence. On Monday, a Montgomery County, Maryland landscaping employee threatened co-workers with a shotgun and barricaded himself within building materials, according to WTOP, or Washington’s Top News. […]

February 11, 2015

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5 things landscapers should always avoid

Always saying no This rule goes back to the days of being a small child and having parents always saying the word “no.” Now, there is a difference between being 5-years-old and running a business, so always saying no in every situation is not going to work. Employees and clients need to trust you and […]

January 16, 2015

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6 tips to better manage your landscaping business

Whether you’ve got a team of five or 500, when you manage a landscaping business, there’s a lot to remember. From overseeing a crew to navigating business challenges, you have many tasks to juggle — and that’s why finding ways to better manage your operations is so important. So with that in mind, here are six of the top tips to try:

December 29, 2014

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10 Things landscapers should be thankful for this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is here! Now is the time for landscapers to take a small break, but it is also the time to truly reflect on what to be thankful for this year.

November 27, 2014

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How to promote safety with employees

Keeping safety in the forefront of your employees’ minds is key to preventing accidents and injuries. But how do you keep this topic as a top concern? Here are 4 ideas for making safety a priority for your crews. 1. Visual elements During one of my Landscaper of the Year visits, I met with a […]

October 1, 2014

Bobcat Redefines Office Space with Acceleration Center

Taking cues from several tech companies, including Microsoft, Google and Sundog, Bobcat opened its $28 million Acceleration Center in Bismarck Tuesday, designed to promote “chance encounters” among its employees and create a facility unique in the construction equipment business.

August 7, 2014

With no big cubicles, employees can easily talk and collaborate.

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