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Sarah Pfledderer

Former Associate Editor Sarah Pfledderer is a West Coast-based contributing editor for Landscape Management.

How to pass state certification exams

From registering for your state’s pesticide certification exam to keeping up on CEUs, refer to this guide on how to best prepare yourself to pass. Whether or not you need to become certified as a commercial pesticide applicator is as simple as answering the question, “Do you apply or supervise the use of restricted use […]

Using subcontracting to find success

Anne Phillips is proud of her maintenance crew. They’re unmatched by her competitors, attests the owner of Go Green Gardeners, a design/build and maintenance firm in Van Nuys, Calif. “They seem to really care about what they do,” she says. “I don’t have to worry about whether or not they really are where they say […]

Irrigation Show paints picture of a water-wise future

The message was all about using education to turn the tides of water waste at the 2015 Irrigation Show, held Nov. 11-12 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Which is why the Irrigation Association (IA) invited Robert Wyland to underscore just that in his keynote address. The sea life muralist seemed right at […]

Another type of ammo: Fearless execution

This is part one of LM‘s “Another type of ammo” Snow + Ice Guide. Read part two, “Inclined to think ahead,” here. He works neither in a tux nor with a martini, but Justin Gamester is, in fact, a “James Bond” in the snow removal industry—and he gives some of the credit to using liquid […]

Another type of ammo: Mastering the learning curve

This is part three of LM‘s “Another type of ammo” Snow + Ice Guide. Read part one, “Fearless execution,” here, and read part two, “Inclined to think ahead,” here. Jim Hornung Jr. has had a seat in a snow plow truck since he was 4 years old. Now, as president of Elbers Landscape Service, Buffalo, […]

Backstory: Scott Jamieson

Scott Jamieson Vice President, Bartlett Tree Experts Chicago President, National Association of Landscape Professionals Education Andrean High School Merrillville, Ind. Class of 1980 “I was a kid who grew up in Gary, Ind. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d have the opportunities I’ve had.” Purdue University West Lafayette, Ind. Class of […]

Another type of ammo: Inclined to think ahead

This is part two of LM‘s “Another type of ammo” Snow + Ice Guide. Read part three, “Mastering the learning curve,” here. Anthony Pennella started using liquids this past winter, and it was a bit of a case study. The owner of Polar Snow & Ice Solutions, Towaco, N.J., used Ice B’Gone Magic Liquid primarily […]

Smart moves: Smart home technology

Home automation technology is on the rise, bringing opportunities for landscape companies. As you pull into the drive after a long day’s work, the exterior lights on your home perk up. You walk in the front door to a perfect temperature compared to the brisk outdoors. The door automatically locks behind you, the security system […]

Leveling the playing field

Manufacturers explain why nongas handheld equipment is nearer than ever to the performance of gas-powered competitors. Josh Flowers’ first few years of heading up Eco-Lectric Landscape Maintenance, located in Bradenton, Fla., were less than ideal. He was using consumer-quality handheld products to serve a 90 percent residential client base. “It was horrible,” he recalls. The […]

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Hitting performance targets

How three firms tackle performance goals for maintenance crews, including establishing standards and recognizing employees for meeting or surpassing their marks. Path to success ND Landscape Georgetown, Mass. At ND Landscape, it was confirmed with a set of Legos—more specifically, the directions to a set of Legos. The target was to put a Lego set […]

Sustainability standards faceoff

We compare and contrast how the LEED and Green Globes rating systems for green buildings allocate points for irrigation and water efficiency. With the General Services Administration recognizing both the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Globes programs as credible standards for green buildings, we examine the similarities and differences between the […]

Web Extra: Giant Landscaping taps into work for Tesla

Spotlighted in “If you can’t beat ’em,” published in February 2015 issue of LM, Giant Landscaping took on another out-of-the-box business project that is installing charging stations for Tesla Motors. With Tesla Motors building up a bigger customer base in U.S., the electric car manufacturer found a demand for more car charging stations throughout the […]

Weathering the weather

During the 2014 LM Lawn Care Forum, a panel of LCOs hit on how to handle unwelcome weather events. When it comes to coping with Mother Nature, Brad Johnson puts lawn care professionals under the same umbrella as farmers. “We’re going to have good years and bad years,” says the president of LawnAmerica, a $6 […]

If you can’t beat ’em: Third-party management services

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On a regional level, Giant Landscaping joins the third-party management game. Tim Boyle still gets a sour taste in his mouth when swallowing the concept of third-party management in the landscape maintenance industry. It stems from his personal experience as the co-owner of Giant Landscaping in Manchester, N.H. At times he’s had to walk away […]

Plug and play: Attachments for construction equipment

With a slew of attachments available for compact construction equipment, we ID the top-purchased ones and match them to the tasks they’re best use for. Attachment care: 8 best practices “Take care of the tool and it will take care of you,” advises Perry Girard, product marketing manager, construction components, at CNH Industrial, the parent […]

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