We know you love your mom. We also know you may have procrastinated finding her a Mother’s Day gift. But, here’s a simple option to create a heartfelt sign of your affection that has a much longer life than the clearance bouquet of flowers at the grocery store. Give your mom sweet smelling flowers that … Continued
We’re not the only ones enjoying the warmer weather outdoors – ticks are too. Warm temperatures and increasing tick populations bring increased risks for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Before heading outdoors, make sure to take steps to prevent ticks bites. Pets, just like people, are susceptible to tick-borne diseases like Lyme, and during … Continued
From trees to lawns and landscape, Lucas Tree Experts’ Deven Morrill cared for it all. Deven went to college to in search of his passion and found a love for the industry with the help of the Lucas Tree team. Deven turned this love into a lifelong career and now spends his days surrounded by … Continued
Small business owner and industry advocate Larry Wilson runs Lawrence Landscape Design, a full-service lawn and landscape company in Lower Westchester County, New York, where he’s able to spend a majority of his time outside expressing his creativity. While the lawn care industry could be considered an unlikely avenue for creativity, Larry found that growing and … Continued
Eric Wenger is known within his business to wear many hats. From customer service to teaching and training, Eric has had his hands in many aspects of the lawn care industry. After he finished high school, Eric was looking for a job where he could spend a majority of his time outside. This desire led … Continued
Spring is here, and storm season started earlier than usual in the southern half of the United States. My husband, four children and I spent last Sunday picking up our backyard after thunderstorms blew the kids’ toys across the yard, and filled them with rainwater. It’s true that April Showers bring May flowers … and … Continued
A 30+ year veteran of the trade. For National Lawn Care Month, we’re looking at the ins-and-outs of lawn care through the lens of industry professionals. To kick off the series, Pro-Lawn-Plus, Inc. President Mark I. Schlossberg is sharing his industry insights, personal victories and advice for the upcoming generation of lawn care professionals. Mark’s … Continued
Espresso OR decaf. Republican OR Democrat. Now OR never. So many sides to debate. So little time. But what about: Peanut Butter AND jelly. Rhythm AND blues. Chips AND dip. Feels better, right? AND is more than a conjunction – it’s a change in perspective. Three little letters that link people, ideas and, yes, choices. … Continued
April marks the first true month of spring with warmer weather in many places and, appropriately, National Lawn Care Month. RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® is taking the opportunity to celebrate the people who help keep our outdoor spaces healthy and play-friendly. Each week, RISE will recognize professionals in the green industry who … Continued
Moving into that perfect new home is exciting, but looking at the list of maintenance your home requires can be a little overwhelming. In the first edition of our New Homeowner’s Guide, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® is providing home and lawn maintenance tips to help tackle new-to-you tasks so you can avoid … Continued