Snow and ice removal contracts are a popular way for landscaping businesses to retain staffing levels over the winter and ensure year-round income. However, when it comes to getting snow plowing insurance, the likelihood of getting adequate insurance at an affordable rate is difficult to come by. We’ll check out why snow plowing insurance has…

If you take snow removal contracts to keep your landscaping income from freezing during the winter, you know all too well that plowing insurance is getting more difficult to obtain and more expensive to carry. A formal, documented training program is an excellent way to deal with a host of challenges in the landscaping trade, including obtaining…

An emergency action plan (EAP) is a legal requirement for landscaping companies in the U.S., but it’s also just good business. By helping to ensure your company is adequately prepared in the event of an emergency, an EAP protects your people, your business and your reputation. OSHA says that creating a comprehensive emergency action plan…

Lawn & Landscape’s 2017 State of the Industry report, published last October, states that more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of landscape contractors believe a lack of quality employees hinders their company’s growth. What’s the answer? According to the three companies we feature in this article, employee education and training courses offer a competitive advantage when…

LMN, the partner company of Greenius, recently surveyed its users to forecast the state of the green industry. While the general outlook remains positive heading into 2022, skilled labor and labor retention in the green industry is a significant topic of interest as North America navigates the current labor shortage. LMN’s survey had 92% of companies…