LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Kathleen Gagan, owner of Peony's Envy, discusses how to properly care for your peonies, the best ways to make your peonies grow, and different shapes and sizes of peonies. She also explains common mistakes people make with their peonies.
Drew Tedford, Midwest sales manager for FX Luminaire, talks about how LED technology has created new opportunities in landscape lighting. He also discusses the difference between LED and traditional landscape lighting, including the advantages and disadvantages of LED lighting. Finally,…
George Irwin, president and founder of Green Living Technologies, discusses why vertical farming is becoming a growing industry. He also covers what types of crops perform well in a vertical environment, the advantages and disadvantages of vertical farming, and where…
In all highly competitive industries, there are companies that somehow overcome all odds to rise above the competition. What is different about them and how can you become the company that leads your market in profitability, customer loyalty and employee…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered with Jody Shilan to preview the speakers who will present at the NALP DBI Symposium on Landscape Live!, an online talk radio show produced in partnership with LM. The conference is being…
Joe Salemi, product marketing manager at DynaSCAPE, discusses the sales experience from the homeowner’s point of view. He also explains the importance of following a defined sales process and tracking leads to maximize your company’s sales opportunities.
Jane Beggs-Joles, licensing analyst and marketing specialist for Spring Meadow Nursery, talks about what consumers are looking for in plant material. She also covers what Proven Winners represent, as well as the most popular and latest Proven Winner plants.
Chris Markham, wildlife biologist and president of New Jersey Deer Control, talks about the behavior of deer, including their habitats, lifestyles, typical diet and natural migration patterns. He explains solutions to deer damage, including using proper plant selections, topical treatments…
Cary Shepherd, chainsaw applications expert for Husqvarna, discusses chainsaw safety and maintenance. Shepherd is not only a wealth of knowledge when it comes to chainsaw safety—he truly cares about those that operate the equipment. He discusses a number of important…
Justin Flatow, director of landscape maintenance for Green Meadows Landscaping, talks about his position as at the company, their business mix and the processes he uses each day to make Green Meadows run smoothly. He discusses how Green Meadows Landscapes…
Regardless of whether you plan on selling your business this year or 10 years from now, this is something you should be focusing on right now. Call them standard operating procedures or best practices, but the more systematic and efficient…
Outsourcing your human resources (HR) needs makes as much sense for newer and smaller companies as it does for larger more established firms. They can get you started on the right foot beginning with payroll. As you grow they can…
Continuing education classes can play a very important roll in the growth of your business. These programs bridge the gap between work and college by providing practical knowledge in a minimal amount of time. Plus, most classes are taught by…
Kristen Edens, or Kris the Scribbler, discusses how networking can be the key to business growth. It’s not as hard as you think—and you never know where your lead of the year will come from.
Have you ever wondered what your clients experience during a construction project? In this episode, Jody Shilan of From Design 2 Build talks to his clients about their current backyard renovation project. They share their perspective on the design/build process,…
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