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Worker hospitalized after briefly becoming trapped in trench
An Alabama worker was hospitalized after being trapped in a trench. The man was working in a trench on the campus of the Veterans Administration Medical Center when the dirt started to shift, according to Al.com. The trench started to cave in, trapping the worker for a brief time. First responders came to the scene […]
January 23, 2015
Design-Build
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
Design-Build
Can you be too honest?
Honesty is an important trait for business owners to have — but is it possible to be too honest? The short answer is, “No.” While the truth might not always be what someone wants to hear — or what you want to say — it is always best in the long run. Here are 3 […]
September 30, 2014
Design-Build
Do You Live to Work or Work to Live?
It’s often thought most in the older generation live to work, while young people work to live. The United States as a whole is also known for focusing more on work than other nations. People who center their lives around their jobs find satisfaction out of their success, and on the flip side, the others […]
September 8, 2014
Business
What you’ve never told your employees, but should
You tell your employees a lot, from safety instructions to tips for dealing with customers. But what you aren’t saying might be causing problems. Here are 6 things owners don’t say to their employees — but should. 1. I care about your future. Good managers not only want their employees to do well now, but […]
September 5, 2014
Business
How to be a better manager
Managing people can be one of the hardest tasks for a landscape business owner. Not only does the owner have to worry about daily issues that arise with crews, but they should also think about how to improve the overall work environment for their employees. Here are 3 management techniques that will help you and […]
August 28, 2014
Business
8 tips for hiring new employees
Finding employees is one of the hardest parts about being a business owner in the green industry. If you can find viable applicants, you then have to hope they will actually show up and be good on the job. But, there are a few ways to help improve your chances of finding and keeping good […]
August 27, 2014
Design-Build
Can You Really Drink Too Much Water?
There’s so much emphasis put on drinking enough water and staying hydrated when working outside — and rightfully so. But is it possible to drink too much water? A 17-year-old Georgia high school football player died this week from drinking too much water and Gatorade, according to CBS News. He complained of cramps during practice […]
August 15, 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
What ValleyCrest-Brickman Merge Means for Landscapers
When news broke in late April of Brickman Group possibly acquiring ValleyCrest, many landscape business owners were upset. If the deal goes through – and it looks promising – it would be the biggest merger in industry history. The idea of a “super” landscape company can seem a bit frightening for the average-size landscaper, leading […]
May 13, 2014
Design-Build
4 things every manager should do
Being in charge of employees can be difficult, especially for owners who lack management experience. But, it’s important to be a leader your crews enjoy working for. Here are four things good managers should do: 1. Trust your employees. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your employees in charge, why did you hire them to […]
April 15, 2014
Design-Build
Top five reasons people hate their jobs
We’ve all had that job that makes us dread getting up in the morning — and some of us are still in it. But, what makes us dislike our work so much? In my experience, it isn’t the money. Of course, everyone wants a bigger salary, but lack of funds doesn’t make someone despise a […]
April 10, 2014
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