BLOG Archives - The Landscaper Magazine

Trade shows reopen for business. Here are some top tips to make the most of your visit

Are you trade show ready? It’s the Festival of Turf and Sports grounds expo this July, SALTEX and Futurescape in November, the RHS Hampton Court, Tatton and Chelsea are also open for business. Trade shows reopen once again for business! Whether you are going to trade show events as an exhibitor or as an attendee …

Trade shows reopen for business. Here are some top tips to make the most of your visit Read More »

Landscaper’s Circle supports The Horticultural Industry, One Planner At A Time

For the community of landscapers and garden designers, planning their days and weeks is great not only for productivity, but also for mental health. 2020 has been a rollercoaster and has meant the charity Perennial has been supporting business owners in the industry more than ever. Helping people in horticulture for over 180 years, Perennial …

Landscaper’s Circle supports The Horticultural Industry, One Planner At A Time Read More »

Reduce paperwork and save time

Are you looking at ways to reduce admin tasks for your business to get your evenings back with the family? This month, Paula Warman looks at ways to reduce paperwork and seeks alternative ways to streamline this part of your business. There are lots of ways to reduce paperwork. We are going to discuss two solutions to these …

Reduce paperwork and save time Read More »

Email marketing tips for landscapers and landscape designers

Part of any company’s marketing strategy should include email marketing. But how many businesses, especially in the landscaping industry, do it? To make it easier for anyone looking to start or refine their email marketing, Paula Warman has some tips on using emails to gain more customers Best practice for email campaigns 1. Always have …

Email marketing tips for landscapers and landscape designers Read More »

Six steps to attract landscaping customers

Although we are still in the midst of Covid-19, and many of us remain in lockdown, restriction measures are slowly being lifted. So now is perfect time to think about generating enquiries for the summer. Here are six steps to attract landscaping customers from, Paula Warman at The Landscape Circle. Get clear on your avatars. …

Six steps to attract landscaping customers Read More »

Lockdown anxiety during COVID-19

Greg Rhodes speaks to a landscape contractor about coping with lockdown anxiety. Landscape contractor Richard Parkinson has just completed an exhausting 17-hour stint at his laptop, planning and posting material for his revamped website www.wildground.co.uk. Lockdown for Richard could have spelt a return to the professional and personal uncertainties that have dogged him since his …

Lockdown anxiety during COVID-19 Read More »

Landscaping through Coronavirus

April 2020 and we are in the midst of the global Coronavirus, navigating our businesses through some uncertain times. But not all is doom and gloom. Paula Warman of Landscaper’s Circle compiles some landscaping through Coronavirus tips so that business not only by survive but thrive. It is a fact that during economic downturns many …

Landscaping through Coronavirus Read More »

Hiring in landscaping industry

Last month Paula Warman of The Landscape Circle, discussed employing sub-contractors to deliver on projects. This month we take a look at hiring in landscaping industry, finding permanent staff and looking at ways to keep them motivated and loyal to your business. Finding quality staff First up, let’s look at getting those staff members through the door. Before …

Hiring in landscaping industry Read More »

Subcontracting in landscaping industry

Through the January blues and now we start to prepare for the busy spring/summer months ahead. Perhaps now is the time to consider whether to grow your business through 2020. Paula Warman of Landscape Circle advises on how to expand your team using sub contractors. Before you start your recruitment process to grow your business, bear …

Subcontracting in landscaping industry Read More »