Tag: Landscaper of the Year

Business
Greenworks targets professional landscapers with new tools
Greenworks is breaking the volt barrier with its new line of 82-volt commercial outdoor power equipment. Click to read more on the GIE+EXPO Showing.
October 25, 2016
The 82-volt brushless string trimmer saves in operating costs by eliminating the need for oil, fuel, spark plugs, or air filters. Photo: Greenworks
Business
For Maryland landscaping company, it’s all about family
Maryland-based TDH Landscaping has taken pride in building a highly respected, 50 year old business by nurturing strong relationships with each of its employees.
January 14, 2016
TDH Landscaping demonstrates its expertise in design, construction, plant selection and installation in this project for a residential client. Photo: Patty Pohuski
Business
Dead leaves produce dollars for landscapers
One of the most common sights of autumn is fallen leaves. The shedding of trees’ colorful confetti is bittersweet, of course, because while the various shades of foliage are beautiful, fall also means the inevitable raking of leaves. Many people like to avoid this work and hire landscapers to rake and remove dead leaves.  Although […]
September 14, 2015
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Bob Drost builds landscaping business on solid rock
In a city that has Little Traverse Bay as its backdrop, one landscaper carved out a niche with water features that rival the natural beauty around them. Bob Drost, owner of Drost Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance in Petoskey, Michigan, is not only known for his signature water features, but he’s also built a […]
August 25, 2015
Standing beside one of the water features for which his company is known, Bob Drost is quick to credit his success to the talent and drive of his employees. Photo: Lauren Heartsill Dowdle
Business
The dream team: North Carolina landscapers use entrepreneurial spirit, friendship to find success
Creating a successful and lasting business is a lot like maintaining a lifelong friendship. It takes patience, common sense and the ability to learn from mistakes. Together, Jason Tebben and Nathan Morrison have been able to achieve both in Pineville, North Carolina. After meeting in the sixth grade, participating in the same extra-curricular […]
March 30, 2015
Jason Tebben and Nathan Morrison with Arborscapes Tree and Landscape Specialists of Pineville,, North Carolina www.arborscapes.net
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
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Landscaper sees success using business know-how, determination and devotion
Successful landscapers display characteristics that enable them to rise to the top of their industry – drive, determination, devotion, passion – but the right combination of those traits allow some landscapers to truly separate themselves from others. It’s that elusive mix of business know-how and love for the field that has boosted 2015 Landscaper of […]
January 29, 2015
Lawn Butler has a talented design team that collaborates on a signature color palette the company will use for the upcoming season. This allows property managers with multiple properties to see a coordinated look throughout, even though the plantings and designs are unique to each location.
Design-Build
(Video) 2015 Landscaper of the Year gives keys to success
Lawn Butler owner Rudy Larsen has come a long way since starting his business in 2006, which is why Total Landscape Care named him the 2015 Landscaper of the Year. Some of his keys to success include how he runs his business and the ability to deliver quality projects. Watch the video to see his […]
January 29, 2015
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Part 3: Landscapers talk struggles with employee retention, finding quality help
Between employee retention, healthcare and minimum wage standards, landscapers are faced with a great deal of challenges. Our 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists are no different. The final part of our roundtable series focuses on struggles landscapers face day in and day out. Finding quality help Finding the right employees is difficult. Everyone knows this […]
January 8, 2015
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Part Two: Landscapers discuss how and when to start the exit strategy process
One topic that is often not talked about enough is how and when landscapers need to start creating an exit strategy. This subject matter brings us to part two in our series from our roundtable discussion with our 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists.
December 22, 2014
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Business
Landscapers say recession no more; business booming moving into 2015
No matter where you go, the question always comes up, “Do you think the recession is over?” Depending on the party you are talking to, that answer will always be different. However, the answer was pretty clear during Total Landscape Care’s roundtable discussion with 12 Landscaper of the Year finalists – the landscaping industry seems to be making a full recovery since the recession initially hit in 2008.
December 12, 2014
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Join the conversation: 3-part series gives industry insight from top 12 landscapers
Today we have started a three-part series honing in on the struggles, plans and futures of landscaping companies.
December 12, 2014
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