As the prices of commodities and business services increase, many landscapers are facing issues managing their costs. A better takeoff and estimation strategy can help optimize finances and save you money. On the other hand, a poorly executed takeoff will not only negatively impact your …

It’s the era of specialization for the landscape industry, with many specialized services now available for landscaping businesses. Online landscape design is the perfect example of how outsourcing this important but time-consuming process can let contractors streamline their businesses and maximize their earnings. In this …

It’s a brave new world of landscaping trade shows in the post-pandemic era. After a brief hiatus, some of the most prominent landscaping trade shows are making a come back. However, is your landscaping business ready with a strategy to get more out of your …

As landscaping demand soars, many wholesale nurseries are reporting ‘an unprecedented demand’ for plants, shrubs, and trees. Getting the right materials on time can be challenging even during a regular year due to dynamic shifts in demand, and extreme weather. Is there a way for …

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could double up the number of landscaping bids you submit? It can be the easiest way to grow your business. The time it takes to translate plans into estimates and estimates into proposals can limit the number of bids …

When we say “landscape business” we immediately think of nature and the outdoors. There is, however, another world that deeply overlaps with landscaping: the world of fitness. GoMaterials sat down with fitness author, Ironman competitor, and former landscape business owner, Robert Clinkenbeard, to understand how …

Four Seasons Total Landscaping is the landscape industry’s Cinderella story. This Philadelphia landscaping business was the setting for the November 7 Trump campaign press conference. The whole world was following any and all election coverage and the unconventional venue caught everyone’s attention amid the election …

For many landscaping businesses, subcontracting can offer a quick and efficient path to success. If you already have a landscaping business, subcontracting can add an alternative revenue channel, taking off pressure from your main business. We interviewed Alair Homes, one of the most successful general …

Starting your own landscaping business can be hard at any time. Deciding to take the plunge in the middle of a pandemic can seem counter-intuitive. However, the young co-founders of Orange Landscaping have proven that entrepreneurial spirit and passion for landscaping can override all factors. …

There are many different definitions of a brand, but our favorite one is from Marty Neumeier, author and speaker on all things regarding brands. He starts by defining what a brand is not: “A brand is not a logo. A brand is not an identity. …