Reducing Turnover in 2024: Strategies for Success in Hiring and Retaining Field Service ContractorsAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, our current labor market faces significant challenges, with 9.4 million open jobs and only 6.3 million unemployed...
Twice a year, a collective of like-minded green industry colleagues (and RealGreen customers) have a peer group gathering, coming together for a few days to share insights, learn from each other, and network. We were lucky enough to have the chance to sit in on their...
The lawn and landscape industry thrives on seasonal demand, but as the seasons shift, many business owners find themselves at a standstill, wondering how to maintain productivity without sacrificing their downtime. From managing customer relationships to planning for...
RealGreen recently had a chance to talk with James Szojka, owner of Yard Dawgs, a Canada-based lawn care company he founded 10 years ago as a college student. We talked about how he got into the lawn care business, how he envisions the future of his business, how...
Based in Montana, Yard Guard specializes in lawn and tree care services, holiday light installation and sprinkler blowouts - serving Belgrade, Bozeman and Livingston. Yard Guard was founded in 1993; current owner Colin Engstrom purchased the company and became a...
Every landscaping and lawn care business owner wants to provide more add on more lawn care services that their existing clients need. Upselling is one of the best ways to dramatically increase your revenue without spending more on marketing or pitching new clients,...
Lawn Care Quotes: The Ultimate Guide to Estimation - 7 Steps for Quoting Profitable JobsIn the competitive world of lawn care services, accurate and profitable quoting is the backbone of a successful business. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to optimize...
AI in Lawn and Landscape: Q&A on Field Service ManagementArtificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Across industry events, conferences, expos, and meetings, AI is the topic that everyone wants to hear more about. The green industry is no different....
Case Study: How Elkhorn Lawn Care Grew 5X in 5 Years with RealGreenThe Company: Founded in 2007, Nebraska-based Elkhorn Lawn Care provides a wide range of services to residential and commercial customers. In addition to a full range of lawn care and maintenance...
Happy Customers, Happy Employees How Colonial Lawn & Garden Thrives With RealGreenThe Company: Founded in 1985, Colonial Lawn & Garden provides lawn care, tree and shrub care, sprinkler maintenance, pest control, lawn maintenance, and additional services,...