Millennium Park, one of Chicago’s crown jewels, is not only a haven for tourists and locals alike but also a masterclass in landscape architecture and urban design. For landscape contractors, this iconic park offers a wealth of inspiration and practical insights into creating vibrant, multifunctional public spaces. Let’s look at the design, execution, and maintenance practices that make Millennium Park a standout example in the field of landscape contracting.

In the competitive world of home improvement services the role of a salesperson is crucial. As a landscape contractor, ensuring your sales tactics are above board not only builds trust but also fosters long-term customer relationships. However, some common sales tactics can do more harm than good. Here are some key strategies to avoid when selling your services.

The pursuit of a pristine appearing landscape sometimes results in methods that inadvertently damage the very plants we aim to beautify. Take, for instance, the widespread practice of creating hardscape tree rings—those neat circles of bricks or blocks placed around the trunks of mature trees. While they might appear as a solution for defining spaces and simplifying lawn care, these tree rings can actually be incredibly damaging to trees, leading to a slow death.

Mulching is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy and visually appealing landscape. Traditionally, mulch application involved manual spreading, which is very labor-intensive and time-consuming, especially for large-scale projects. However, with the advent of mulch blowing services, the process has been revolutionized. In this blog post, we will explore what mulch blowing is and why you should consider subbing out professional mulch blowing companies to handle this task for your large landscape project.

When it comes to pricing landscape construction projects, two common methods are hourly labor and contract pricing. Each approach has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we'll explore the pros and cons of charging clients based on hourly labor or using contract pricing in landscape construction.