Best Landscaping Software for Project Management in 2021
In 2020, the unprecedented global pandemic halted countless projects for the landscaping industry. The beauty of the word “postponed”, however, means we anticipate a surge of work this spring. With more work comes a need for greater efficiency at every level of your business. In …
2021 Landscaping Trends Forecast from GoMaterials CEO
2020 has forced many industries to adapt and modify norms. The landscaping industry wasn’t any different. For example, with lesser travelling and no vacations, many homeowners decided to decorate their backyards leading to a surge in residential landscaping services. However, on the other side, commercial …
Best-Selling Plants and Trees of 2020 for Landscaping
In 2020, GoMaterials sourced over 250,000 plants for landscaping professionals across Canada and the USA. Let’s take a look at what some of the best-sellers were based on region and plant category! Southern Best-Sellers Top Selling Conifers Top Selling Perennials Top Selling Shrubs Top Selling …
Winter Landscaping in a COVID Year: Best Ideas to Boost Revenue
2020 seems to be ending on a high note for landscaping professionals according to the latest State of the Industry report by Lawn & Landscape. A recurring theme throughout the report and in our conversations with landscaping partners is that of ‘Cautious Optimism’ for the …
Using Angie’s List for Landscaping Leads: Is it Worth it?
We’re sure you’ve heard of Angie’s List or its Canadian counterpart Homestars. These websites help homeowners connect with local professionals for home improvement projects, including landscaping services. We’ve heard mixed reviews about these websites from business professionals, so we decided to do some digging of …
GenZ Landscapers: Meet the 20-year-olds Behind Orange Landscaping
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. …
Hedging Unreasonable Landscaping Customer Service Demands
The customer may always be right, but landscaping companies need to also know how to protect themselves from unreasonable client demands and expectations. Customer service for landscaping requires a delicate balance of providing great customer service while not getting taken advantage of. Luckily, a little …
Google Ads: A Step-By-Step Tutorial for Landscaping Companies
A top concern for many landscaping companies is whether they should be using Google Ads to market their services. Maybe you’ve already mastered the art of SEO and think that spending on Google Ads is unnecessary. You might’ve even heard that SEO is a better …
Top 5 Landscape Materials Sourcing Myths Pruned
Sourcing the plants, trees and other landscaping supplies for your landscaping projects can be time-consuming, stressful and expensive. That’s why GoMaterials takes on the plant sourcing process from A to Z. With our network of vetted growers, we can fulfill your entire plant list at …
5 Landscaping Materials Scares & How to Avoid Them
We’ve all had our fair share of plant sourcing scares! From sub-par landscaping materials showing up to the job-site to late deliveries, we’ve seen it all. With over 10 years of plant sourcing experience under our belts, we know how to tackle these scares. Better …
