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Business

10 most common landscaping pitfalls

Whether you’ve been in business a season, a decade or a lifetime, you’re going to experience the occasional misstep. But mistakes aren’t necessarily what put your company at risk: it’s not learning from your slip-ups. “If you think you or your staff won’t make mistakes, you’re delusional,” says David Katz, one of TLC’s 2013 Landscaper […]

March 25, 2015

Business

Turfco’s T3100 spreader and sprayer provides 33-gallon capacity, increased spray area

The T3100 spreader and sprayer from Turfco is the latest addition to the company’s lineup and includes an optional 3-in-1 tank, bringing the spray capacity up to 33 gallons. The 3-in-1 acts as an auxiliary tank, so two separate liquids can be sprayed without changing equipment. The spray area is increased from 72,000 square feet […]

February 26, 2015

Business

7 tips on how to finance equipment this spring

Spring is right around the corner, and landscapers are taking a second look at their fleets to make sure they’re ready for the busy season. One thing to consider is financing or leasing equipment to help manage a fleet and cash flow. Here are seven tips for financing equipment from John Deere: Identify your equipment […]

February 26, 2015

Business

(Infographic) 10 winter helpful hacks for vehicles

If you found TLC’s article about tips and tricks for driving in dangerous weather conditions to be helpful, then you’ll find these winter car tips from our friends at eBay Motors of equal interest. They came across 10 useful everyday items that can be used on vehicles this winter. Some will make you chuckle. But all do as promised: Did you know: […]

February 20, 2015

Business

(Photos) Chevy unveils 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show

For landscapers needing a truck that can tackle everything from the jobsite to the weekend trips, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Set to go on sale this spring with a starting price of $31,250, the pickup is offered on LT models in extended or crew […]

February 12, 2015

Business

RISE meets with industry professionals to discuss fertilizer and pesticide issues

Green industry professionals gathered to discuss pesticides and fertilizer issues with the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, or RISE, in Boston, Massachusetts. Individuals gathered at New England Grows, a horticulture tradeshow to talk about pesticides and fertilizer issues, as well as the importance of grassroots engagement in advocacy efforts. Show attendees and those who […]

February 10, 2015

Design-Build

Will technology make workers obsolete?

The question seems silly, but the answer could be all too real for some landscapers. Technology is on the fast track of not only improving jobsites, but it could also be taking away jobs. Several manufacturers are working with companies to develop wireless controllers to operate large pieces of construction equipment. This is not necessarily […]

February 10, 2015

Business

(Infographic) The good and bad of social media marketing

Social media can be a crucial element of any business to market to new and existing clients. Landscapers share photos, detailed information and promotions going on at their businesses through social media platforms. However, like everything else, there can be some weaknesses of social media marketing. Here is the good and the bad of social […]

February 9, 2015

Business

Go iLawn’s Mike Rorie gives 5 ways to create a rock solid training program

At GIC 2014, Go iLawn’s Mike Rorie, CEO of GIS Dynamics, discussed an important topic for professional landscapers. His presentation, “Train to Grow: The Five Components of a Rock Solid Training Program,” went into the details of what landscapers need to do to get a training program off the ground, as well as how companies can […]

February 6, 2015

Design-Build

Fun photos Friday

We’ve reached the end of another week, and to get ready for the weekend, we’ve shared a few fun photos. Check them out: Don’t have a snowplow? Make your own! These shoes could be quite stylish on the right jobsite.   One of those, “Don’t try this at home,” moments.   Tired of plowing snow? You […]

February 6, 2015

Business

Proper pruning techniques, tips for landscapers

Spring will be here before you know it, and landscapers need to train their crews on proper pruning techniques to make sure landscapes look their best. The Grounds Guys put together a few tips on how to prune properly. Hacking away at branches will do more damage than many workers think, so understanding the dos […]

February 5, 2015

Business

Industry professionals to gain greater self-awareness through NHLA’s Train the Trainer program

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance is hosting a Train the Trainer program at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours in Marriottsville, Maryland. From Feb. 8-11, attendees will engage in exercises and will be video taped and critiqued throughout the program. Attendees will be able to work on creating a greater self-awareness, better presentation […]

February 5, 2015