sea-level rise

U.S. Coastal Sea-Levels Are Rising At An Accelerated Rate

Coastal sea levels in the U.S. are rising—and at an accelerating rate, according to the latest “report card” by researchers at William & Mary’s...
two inch snowfall

The Curious Case Of The Less than Two-Inch Snowfall

Does this sound familiar? Doug Delano, owner of Level Green Landscaping in Maryland, outlines his firm’s snowfall tracking procedures and practices with snow manager...
climate change

July’s Heat Broke Global Records

Despite the debate over global warming in the U.S., most landscapers would agree that designing landscapes to withstand weather extremes, such as heat and...

Should I Hire an Employee With a History?

In most cases, when you're hiring employees today, you're hiring people with work histories. Many times, as business owners, you don't know the full histories...
Switch Gears on the Fly

Switch Gears To Maximize Productivity

Always having a backup plan will keep you productive and goal-oriented.

Mergers from an Employee’s Perspective

Company mergers bring changes that will impact employees, although the changes might not be immediate.

Focus On Employees, Clients & Sales For A Great Year

OK, here we go. It's a new year, so what's it going to be? Let's face it. We're all going to have ups and...
Contractors' Corner, Rick Cuddihe

Build Trust to Resolve Complaints

Dealing with customers and clients presents its share of challenges. How you manage these challenges can set you apart from your competitors. But, before...
Reward Your Employees Without Breaking the Bank

Reward Your Employees Without Breaking the Bank

Employee recognition can go a long way in helping you run a successful business. Here are at least five ideas to implement.

Part 2: How to Target Your Facebook Ad

Jeremy Huffman, owner of Constant Flow Marketing, returns to explain how to target your Facebook ads to reach more people for your lawn and...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
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.

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[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.

Arbor Day: Canopy Report Reveals America’s Favorite Tree & More

On this Arbor Day 2024, did you know that If trees could talk, Americans would want them to sound like Morgan Freeman? This and more serious statistics can be found in the "The Canopy Report," a new consumer report on how America sees trees by The Arbor Day Foundation.
Husqvarna Chainsaws

Husqvarna Launches New Game-Changing Innovation In Chainsaws

The new T542i XP® and 542i XP® chainsaws from Husqvarna feature game changing features and benefits for tree and landscape professionals.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.