For landscapers, work begins long before they arrive on a job site and continues well past when their on-site tasks are completed. Why is that? It’s because these professionals rely on complicated, expensive and invaluable landscaping equipment. Here are some pointers for landscaping equipment management, from safeguarding large stores of equipment to managing individual pieces… [Read More]

Landscape contractors are constantly on the lookout for new planting techniques, erosion control methods and add-on lawn care services that can help their businesses grow. While hydroseeding is by no means a recent innovation, its rising popularity represents a profitable opportunity for landscapers, maintenance contractors and other companies in the lawn care industry. But to… [Read More]

Now that spring has finally arrived, landscape contractors across the country are gearing up to start their lawn maintenance routines. Between laying down new turf grass, spreading fertilizer and setting a mowing schedule, there’s a lot that goes into managing a healthy yard. In fact, keeping up with lawn maintenance is one of the best… [Read More]

Lawn care professionals use high-tech tools and large mowers with sharp blades. This makes the job not just riskier for them, but also those around them, particularly during landscape edging jobs. During any job, it’s important for both landscapers and nearby pedestrians to be aware of each other in order to stay safe. A few… [Read More]

It’s no secret that landscaping services across the country are currently experiencing a shortage of labor. Whether as a result of an economy that’s been relatively strong over the last few years or the steady decline in H-2B visas, industry employers are having a challenging time finding and maintaining qualified applicants. For that reason, proper… [Read More]

Death, taxes and robots. These days, it truly seems like every industry is being turned upside down by the new, automated technology. Lawn care is no different.  While technological innovation in the landscaping industry is affecting areas beyond lawn care, like patio, pool and outdoor kitchen installation, mower automation has clearly been a major game-changer… [Read More]

Despite the booming economy, many landscaping companies are in the midst of a major labor shortage that’s impacting the growth and reliability of their services. According to a 2019 study from HindSite Software, around 92% of green industry businesses – including lawn care, irrigation services, mowing, snow removal, etc. – report that finding strong applicants… [Read More]

Over the past decade, landscapers have started paying closer attention to the positive environmental impact their construction projects can have on local communities. Rather than focusing solely on aesthetics, many landscaper contractors and gardeners are embracing principles of sustainability to cultivate healthier plant ecosystems and maximize energy efficiency. According to the American Society of Landscape… [Read More]