It seems everywhere you read these days; supply chain issues are in the forefront of so many news articles. Often, we are hearing descriptions of large shipping vessels waiting to unload in the Port of Los Angeles, empty shelves at the grocery store, or the projections that…
A year ago, we all were talking about fertilizer prices reaching decade lows. Fast forward 12 months, fertilizer prices are approaching 10-year highs. Whether Potash, Ammonium Sulfate or urea, costs continue to climb. As we look at a lot of fertilizers used by the Professional Lawn Care…
Coming up with your marketing goal for next year doesn’t have to be complicated, think about a new promotion or service you want to share, what goal do you want to accomplish, who do you want to target, and how are you going to communicate your business…
As the leaves begin to change and cooler weather sets in around the country, visits to your clients also begin to change. Seems like this could be a great time to sit back and enjoy all the hard work you and your team have put in during…
If you’re looking for a weed-free lawn next spring, Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about controlling weeds in turf; in fact, it’s the best time to start the control of the most difficult of weeds. Many experts consider fall weed control to be more…
Days are getting shorter, kids are headed back to school, and summer is coming to an end. For our industry this means that landscape lighting season is upon us, and there will be an uptick in new installations and upgrades for existing customers. Last month, we shared…
A job you are working on is going wonderfully and the customer is thrilled. So now what? It is important to ensure that you cultivate that relationship and find ways to turn their satisfaction into referrals to grow your business with jobs for their friends, family, neighbors,…
From Bob Hartman If you are reading this article, chances are you are already aware of some of the challenges in the seed category this year. There will likely not be enough seed to meet the demand this fall and going into spring. It’s also possible that…
People are visual creatures, and that is why social media channels are flooded with photographs. Every business utilizes photos to tell their story. They showcase images of job sites, product endorsements, lengthy articles, and colorful sales materials. However, the one thing that has the power to stand…
As a business owner, priorities tend to shift and your upcoming marketing initiatives may end up at the bottom of the list or forgotten completely. But with summer nearing an end and back to school on the horizon, now is the time to shift your focus to…
