Land Care Inc. Shares How to Win in Las Vegas

Husband and wife team rely on honesty, knowledge and effort rather than luck in building Land Care, Inc.

Looking Nationally, Serving Locally

TideWater Landscape Management's rebranding emphasizes the trust of a handshake Tidewater Landscape ManagementFounded: 1984Headquarters: Garden City, Ga.Founder: Eddie DeLoachMarkets: Operations in Georgia, South ...

Black Gold Good for the Green Industry

Oil fields create opportunities for landscape work With a goal of becoming the largest landscape business in North Dakota, Quality Landscaping, Inc. owner Chris...

Slow, Steady, Committed

Learning from the 2008 recession, Ohio landscape pro carefully grows a lean, customer-focused firm JB Design GroupFounder/President: Jason BornhorstFounded: 2007Headquarters: Hilliard, OhioEmployees: 5Markets:...

Considering the Alternatives

Oklahoma landscape contractor begins conversion to compressed natural gas Precision Quality Lawn CareOwner: Kyle IngramFounded: 2001; incorporated in 2009Headquarters: Tulsa, Okla.Market: Greater Tulsa areaServices:...

The Power of a Name

One of the nation's oldest landscape companies thrives with loyal family ownership and year-round services Elbers Landscape ServicePresident: James Hornung Jr.Founded: 1919Headquarters: Buffalo, N.Y.Markets:...

Sweeter the Second Time Around

Maurice Amar survived Central Florida's housing crash and has Maurice Lawn Care growing again Maurice Lawn CareOwner: Maurice AmarFounded: 1990Headquarters: Altamonte Springs, Fla.Markets: Central...

Proud to be a Gardener

Florida landscaping contractor builds his business on passion, dedication Grant's Gardens President: Grant BeattFounded: 2000Headquarters: Sarasota, Fla. Markets: Sarasota, Fla., and west of...

A Shift to Resource Management

Heaviland Enterprises still evolving after 27 years serving Southern California Heaviland Enterprises, Inc.Founded: 1985Headquarters: Vista, Calif.Principals/Founders: Tom Heaviland, president, and the late Ron...

Drip Goes Mainstream

Regulations, innovations make SDI a management must-have Major Manufacturers of SDI Products DIG Corp., Vista, Calif., 800-322-9146, www.digcorp.com Hunter Irrigation, San Marcos,...

Field Test Report

New TurfEx Unit Saves Time, Product In business for more than 11 years, Johnson Seasonal Services, Inc. is a full-service company with a variety...

Staying Close to the Earth

Garrett Willink and his team bring the same work ethic they learned from farming to their tight N.Y. landscape operation Willink Landscaping, Inc.Owners: Garrett...

Tractors & Attachments

Let's face it, not all the jobs you take on are small residential lawns. For most of you, the services you offer go way...

The Comeback Kids

Facing disaster, David Peabody credits loyal employees with helping him guide award-winning Peabody Landscape Group back into the green Peabody Landscape GroupOwner: David PeabodyFounded:...

Home Cookin’

Linnemann team's Midwestern work ethic delights St. Louis-area clients Linneman Lawn Care & LandscapingFounder and owner: Adam Linnemann Founded: 1994Headquarters: Columbia, Ill.Markets: St. Louis...

Efficient Rather Than Cheap

Mississippi company owner learns that when you control costs you can offer competitive prices By Carol Brzozoski One of the biggest challenges for anyone in...

New Plan, New Optimism

Veteran North Carolina landscape pro says becoming a franchisee is helping him get his firm in order and grow The Grounds Guys GreenvilleFounder:...

The Power of Listening

Pacific Landscape Management grows by offering what customers really want Pacific Landscape ManagementFounders: Bob Grover, president; Elias Godinez, vice president; and Ron Knesel, area...

Research Continues on Fertigation’s Benefits

Applying fertilizers and other water-soluble nutrients through irrigation systems shows promise for landscaped properties Today's turf managers face a number of challenges, from becoming more...

Turf and Ornamental Growth Regulators

Find out which method of controlling plant growth is right for you For lawn care operators, managing plant growth usually involves encouraging more, not...
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Firewise Landscaping

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Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

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