In the November 2022 edition, Landscape Management's Editorial Advisory Board explains why companies should highlight the benefits of landscaping. read more
They say money talks. And it seems lawn care technicians are listening. Companies are offering commission, bonus and incentive programs to increase production rates and motivate their lawn care crews to go the extra mile. “In today’s competitive workplace, it takes a whole lot more than just a flat hourly rate to attract someone to be part of your company,”... read more
Used strategically, early order programs can be a winning proposition. For as long as Mark Leahy can remember, he’s been looking for a deal. He recalls stocking up on bags of fertilizer in the early days when he ran his company out of a barn. “I would literally stack them by hand up to the ceiling in the one stall... read more
Richard Bare President Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. Education Chaney High School Youngstown, Ohio Class of 1966 The Ohio State University Bachelor’s of Science, Ornamental Horticulture Class of 1970 Work Experience 1960-1966 Worker bee Terrace Gardens Nursery, Youngstown, Ohio “I had a very rich upbringing at my father’s nursery. Not monetarily—but with experience.” 1970-1973 Owner Fern Hill Landscaping, Columbus, Ohio “When... read more
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. merging Scotts LawnService with its largest competitor, TruGreen, is no doubt a huge deal—to the tune 2.3 million customers and $1.3 billion in combined revenue—but it wasn’t a huge surprise to some industry observers. And questions remain about how many details will be worked out. “It was pretty clear that Scotts LawnService wasn’t a core activity for... read more
