Megan Smalley

Megan Smalley

Megan Smalley

Precision and patience

Being precise during the install will keep hardscapes looking great year round.

Hardscape mishaps

Mistakes happen, but acting quick can salvage the job.

Reinvent and rebrand

Hillenmeyer, a more than 175-year-old landscaping business, attributes its longevity to reinventing and rebranding.

Rainy day fund

Through a five-year saving process, The Greenskeeper found a way to reduce debt and reliance on loans for equipment.

New or used?

Assess your needs to decide whether your company should buy new or used vehicles.

Long haul

In-house mechanics can help extend the life of vehicles.

Saw safety

Contractors share ways to stress chainsaw safety with crews to keep injuries at bay.

Succeeding with Plan B

Starting a landscape business wasn’t Adam McGuyrt’s original career plan, but it has worked out well for him in recent years.

Finding a work-life balance

In April, Lawn & Landscape talked to several spouses in the landscaping industry on how to achieve work-life balance. Rich Arlington, CEO of Arlington Lawn Care, and his wife of 24 years Crystal Arlington, CEO of Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, expand on that topic. Both CEOs share their tips for achieving work-life balance.

Seasoned coach

Jason Cupp built up a landscaping company, but many in the industry recognize him for his ability to give back to others and coach them to succeed.