2023 may not be an easy year when it comes to landscaping business profit margins. 63% of Chief Economists surveyed by The World Economic Forum expect a global recession later in the year, and 91% expect a slowdown in demand. This is likely to have …

Starting or growing your landscaping business can be challenging in any year. Constant labor and plant material shortages in the last few years have made it even more stressful. However, growing your business revenues doesn’t have to be overwhelming if you break down the target …

A 2022 recession is beginning to feel more and more probable. Expressions like “highest ever inflation”, and “lowest spending power” are becoming more commonplace. However, how much of this is hype and what can you do to keep your business thriving if the recession becomes …

Buying materials is one of the leading causes of stress in the landscaping industry in 2022 as per a recent survey conducted by GoMaterials. From finding the materials to ensuring quality, it can indeed be a grueling journey for many landscapers. What makes it worse …

The landscaping industry is ruled by the tides of seasonality. We’re sure you know what it’s like to have a mountain of calls quickly turn to radio silence! When the busy season hits, you’re overwhelmed by the sheer demand, and it becomes impossible to accept …

The landscaping industry is facing many macroeconomic challenges. Businesses are dealing with worker shortages (both with skilled labor and truck drivers), seasonal and weather challenges, and material shortages. We covered these topics in our 2022 Landscaping Business Trends Report. To add to the stack is …

The labor force in the landscaping industry is stretched thin. This problem can especially be felt when trying to source wholesale plants for your jobs. Finding suppliers, getting estimates in time, ensuring quality, and coordinating timely deliveries can be highly time-consuming tasks. And yet the …

Introducing new technology to your landscaping business may feel overwhelming at times – but it doesn’t have to be! Sure, one option is to invest a hefty sum of cash into new tech. However, you can also ease your team into it slowly thanks to …

When you’re busy, splitting resources between training new employees and taking on actual jobs is difficult for many landscaping businesses. Courses and formal training take time, and they’re not accessible when you’re in a rush. How do you get your new recruits all caught up …

One of the biggest challenges for landscaping businesses in 2022 will be transport. For starters, we know the truck driver shortage is one part of the problem. Truck drivers are leaving the transport industry and new workers aren’t filling the gaps in large enough numbers. …