January 2019

Hardscape Solutions: Revealing a view

February 19, 2019By
Overlooking balcony (Photo: Custom Greenscaping)

Custom Greenscaping revealed a beautiful view of a river and country club at the back of this commercial property. read more

You can’t grow yourself to profitability

February 13, 2019By
Dollar sign (Photo: iStock.com/MicroStockHub)

Focus on profit to drive your company's growth. read more

A road map for franchising

February 11, 2019By
The Grounds Guys crew and equipment (Photo: The Grounds Guys)

For contractors who want to scale their business but feel stuck in a rut, franchising may be a viable route to consider. Franchising is also an option for startup landscapers, who may need help learning how to run an effective business and understanding the ins and outs of the green industry. “The franchise system is like having a guardrail on... read more

Spreader-sprayer smarts

February 8, 2019By
Spreader (Photo: iStock.com/BanksPhotos)

Lawn care operators (LCOs) invest a large part of their budgets into equipment like aerators, spray rigs and spreader-sprayers. According to some experts, they often miss a key component — preventive maintenance — especially over the winter months in colder areas of the country. “Many LCOs aren’t doing enough preventive maintenance on their equipment,” says George Kinkead, president of turf... read more

Best practices for irrigation installation contracts

February 6, 2019By
Irrigation installation project (Photo: Winchel Irrigation)

Securing commercial irrigation installation projects is great for your business, just make sure the contracts protect you and your employees. read more

Is your landscape company software savvy?

January 30, 2019By
Aerial image (Photo: Nearmap)

Three things to keep in mind when choosing software. read more