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Challenges of Constructing Project at University
Despite hurdles, this landscape team created a relaxing space for a university. To create a serene space for students, faculty, patients and alumni to enjoy, Mom’s Landscaping & Design installed a 7,400-square-foot project at the Northwestern Health Sciences University. The campus added on a wing to an existing building, which created this open space. One […]
July 17, 2014
Business
3 Lessons Learned from the World Cup
Even though the World Cup games are over, there still three things we can learn from them. The World Cup not only captured the globe’s attention for a month, but it also taught us several valuable business lessons. 1. Slow and steady wins the race.Soccer isn’t the fastest sport: It’s 90+ minutes of stamina and […]
July 14, 2014
Design-Build
Where Landscapers Want to Vacation & How You Can Go
When I posted a quiz — “What Kind of Mower Are You?” — last week, one of the questions asked about your dream vacation spot. The choices were a cruise to the Bahamas, weekend in Vegas, touring Europe and having a weekend off. Out of those, the top answer was going on a cruise to […]
July 11, 2014
Business
5 Things Every Successful Landscaper Should Do
Lewis Bennett and Dana Shook, owners of Green Dreams Landscape Management in Aberdeen, North Carolina, have worked hard to get to where they are today. To hear their tips for success, watch the video or read some of their business techniques below. [youtube XWg0i–wBkw] Read more about Green Dreams Landscape Management in the July issue […]
July 2, 2014
Business
Brickman & ValleyCrest Merger Closes
The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Companies announced the closing of their merger today, effective June 30, 2014. The new organization has approximate annual revenues of $2 billion with more than 20,000 team members nationwide. The company will maintain its primary locations in Rockville, Maryland, and Calabasas, California. Both Brickman and ValleyCrest brands will continue operating […]
July 2, 2014
Design-Build
How to get more done each day
What’s the value of six minutes? That’s the question Paul H. Burton, developer of QuietSpacing, posed at the 2014 Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) in New Orleans, Louisiana. At first, six minutes doesn’t seem like much. But if you could get six more minutes of work done each day, you would add 24 hours […]
June 25, 2014
Business
Landscapers Share Business Strategies at John Deere Event
Last week, landscapers from across the country and Canada flew to Cary, North Carolina, to operate and learn more about John Deere equipment and services, as well as share how they run their businesses. After a tour of the 335,325-square-foot factory, the landscapers enjoyed some ride-and-drive time on mowers, tractors, excavators, compact track loaders and […]
June 23, 2014
Design-Build
How Landscaper Brought In 200 Job Applications
Many of you liked the article we posted last week about a landscaper who stood on the street corner with a cardboard sign to bring in employees. But what came of his efforts? Here’s the full story: Lance Forsee started Colonial Lawn & Garden in Yakima, Washington, in 1985, and the company offers weed and […]
June 18, 2014
Design-Build
Webinar: How To Gain Clients Using Door Hangers & Website
In Part 2 of our “How To Generate & Convert Leads” webinar, Joy Gendusa, founder and CEO of PostcardMania, gives tips for creating effective door hangers. She also shares how to get your ad in front of potential customers online — even if they aren’t on your website. Plus, Gendusa shows how to turn leads […]
June 3, 2014
Design-Build
How To Have a Better Work/Life Balance
If you ask people what they want, many will say they would like to have a better work/life balance. But what do they really mean? No one wants to work more, so what they are really saying is that they want more time for their “life.” So, how can you have more personal time but […]
June 2, 2014
Business
How To Generate & Convert Leads
Finding new customers is what keeps your business growing. But how do you generate and then actually convert leads? That’s the question Joy Gendusa, founder and CEO of PostcardMania, tackled in our webinar. She shared what you should be doing with direct mail, your website and more. Watch Part 1 of the webinar below, which […]
June 2, 2014
Design-Build
Leaving the Nest
Like birds, you have to leave the nest and set out on your own to truly be successful.
May 16, 2014
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