Joshua Malik, President, Joshua Tree Experts

The Yardstick: Q&A With Joshua Malik, Joshua Tree Experts

From a start in the garage to creating a franchise, Joshua Malik discusses the entrepreneurial spirit behind Joshua Tree Experts.

The Yardstick: Q&A With Jennifer Lemcke

Jennifer Lemcke grew up in the lawn care business and is taking it in new directions as CEO of Turf Holdings / Weed Man.
Ruppert Landscape

The Yardstick: Q&A With Craig Ruppert, Ruppert Landscape

From mowing neighbors' lawns in the 1970s to one of the most iconic names in the industry, Craig Ruppert tells his story.
Meticulous Landscapes

The Yardstick: Q&A With Tim Fox, Meticulous Landscapes

The owner of Meticulous Landscapes in Indiana talks about his journey from sole laborer at age 45 to creation of a winning team.
Chuy Medrano

The Yardstick: Q&A With Chuy Medrano, CoCal Landscape

Self-made entrepreneur Jesus "Chuy" Medrano, CEO & President of CoCal Landscape in Denver, CO shows how far a keen business sense can take you.
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Why Recruiting Women Is Your Next Power Move

Are women the untapped labor resource that we’ve been waiting for in the Green Industry? Should we be strategically targeting female power to round out our landscaping teams?
Green Lawn Fertilizing

The Yardstick: Q&A With John Guth, Green Lawn Fertilizing

John Guth, Vice President of Operations for Green Lawn Fertilizing in West Chester, PA shares his path to success in the industry.
Peer Landscaping

The Yardstick: Q&A With Bailey Peer, Peer Landscaping

Peer Landscaping is just five years old—but growing rapidly due to cutting edge processes and philosophies.
The Yardstick

The Yardstick: Q&A With Mike Sanders Of Crimson Valley Landscaping

From one man without a truck to a local leader with 60+ employees and four divisions. A Timeline Of Accomplishments Mike Sanders, Owner Crimson Valley Landscaping Rockford, IL 1....
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Small Project, Big Impact

Photoscape LLC of Fort Myers, FL transformed a zero-lot-line property with a landscape design of unique plantings that maximized the 2,600 square foot project....
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.
salt

Study Reveals Salt Is “Sleeping Giant” Of Environmental Threats

A recent study shows salt is the sleeping giant of environmental threats to water and soil. Follow these tips for more responsible road salting as part of snow management.

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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
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Milwaukee Adds M18 Pruning Shears & ROLL-ON™ 2.5kWh Power Supply

Milwaukee Tool has introduced M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears and the new ROLL-ON™ 7200W/3600W 2.5kWh Power Supply.

Techo-Bloc Launches 2024 Hardscape Products & Trends

Techo-Bloc's 2024 theme of "Quiet Luxury" seen in new Caffè Crema color, Natural Stone Collection, and Silver Granite color.
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Lighting A Lush Landscape

A “Secret Garden” project focuses on plants as highlights.