LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Preparing to sell the business often isn’t an owner’s top priority. But all business owners will need to sell their company, transfer it to a…
Pond maintenance programs are a good way for contractors to strengthen their businesses and stay connected to their customers. There are different ways to set…
Many landscape jobs produce green waste contractors must dispose. Compost is one way to manage those grass clippings, tree trimmings, leaves and other debris. Compost…
Irrigation rotors should be tested, tuned-up and adjusted at the beginning of each season to ensure they’re working as efficiently as possible. Failing to do…
To properly manage a lawn or turf area, it’s important to know what type of turfgrass you’re working with. This knowledge helps determine proper mowing…
LM StaffFeb 3, 2024
Mowing on a slope is a dangerous but often necessary part of the job. The loss of traction and stability adds a level of risk…
Water left inside an irrigation system can cause serious problems during the cold winter months, with the potential to freeze, expand and crack the system’s…
One of the first steps to creating a new landscape bed is to establish a neat, consistent edge. Maintaining an existing edge is also an…
There are signs that indicate it may be time to split your clients’ perennials. For example, if an established perennial produces fewer flowers or the…
For many landscape pros, there’s something satisfying about creating perfect stripes on a client’s lawn. Achieving this high-end look is as simple as bending the…
Soil drenching is the process of adding diluted control products directly to the base of a plant. It provides deep, targeted treatment and is a…
Spring is approaching, which means it’s time to spruce up clients’ properties with colorful annuals. But instead of having your crews spend hours hunched over…
A basic container design should include a “thriller,” a “spiller” and a “filler”—a combination of an upright plant, a trailer that spills down the sides…
When it comes to mulch, having too much can be just as bad as not having enough. By using a few simple charts and equations,…
Annual color, perennials, ornamental grasses and other plant selections can make a huge impact to your clients’ landscapes. But before you start installing them, you…
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