Landscape Management, June 2017

Ruppert Landscape The Maryland based company improved its HR systems starting at the application process which now features a tracking system that lets potential candidates seamlessly follow up schedule interviews and receive custom reports In 2016 staffers were also introduced to RuppertLearns a system that hosts training content and has record keeping abilities Fastgrowing firms There were 58 companies with double digit growth Heres what a few of them are working on Level Green Landscape When it comes to finding young talent to train and grow this Washington D C firm is fighting the good fight along with the rest of the industry A keep plugging away mentality drives the company to find new ways to improve retention like when it began supplying free uniforms to its hourly employees This seemingly small change has shown a real improvement in employee retention Signature Landscapes Learn more on page S7 Coast Landscape Management Learn more on page S8 Landscape Workshop Learn more on page S14 Elite Team Offices The Clovis Calif based company invested time and energy in its people and it saw huge returns It enhanced its training programs to improve the knowledge and skill set of each employee It also worked on team building exercises to stir up excitement and camaraderie and promote longevity among its team Andre Landscape Service Increased revenue is a side effect of a focus on self improvement for this Azusa Calif based company Founded by a former youth pastor Andre Landscape Service hired a doctor of psychology in 2016 to work with team members to improve their overall health The move is part of a larger effort to help employees live happy healthy and meaningful lives The company credits the decision as a major factor in its 20 percent growth NJ Best Lawns Sprinklers Fencing Based in Lakewood N J NJ Best has grown by embracing the modern way to get the word out social media In 2016 it began shifting its marketing spend from print to online advertising The company even hired a social media director at the end of 2016 a move executives say will keep future growth in the double digits Crystal Greens Landscape Previously account managers were responsible for customer service managing the labor force quality assurance and more Now since hiring production managers account managers dedicate their time to client relations and selling extras Executives at the Clackamas Ore based firm say this move has improved both customer service and production S20 Growth Overall Change Rank Rank Company Over 2015 1 17 Elite Team Offices 143 2 35 Clean Scapes 119 3 74 Baytree Landscape Contractors 60 4 91 Ecoscape Solutions Group 58 5 31 Juniper Landscaping 40 75 The Loving Cos 40 7 24 The Greenery 39 70 Earth Tones Design 39 9 45 Maldonado Nursery Landscaping 37 10 64 Complete Landscaping Service 35 11 112 Pacific Landscape Management 34 12 2 TruGreen 32 13 89 The Munie Co 31 14 22 Terracare Associates 30 15 97 Bland Landscaping Co 29 128 Coast Landscape Management 29 17 132 GreenScapes Landscape Co 28 138 Native Land Design 28 19 116 Level Green Landscape 27 20 53 Dennis 7 Dees Landscaping Garden Center 26 114 Cutting Edge Landscape 26 22 18 The Grounds Guys 25 23 122 Signature Landscapes 24 123 Greenscape 24 25 88 Designs By Sundown 23 26 134 The Spencer Co 22 27 7 Ruppert Landscape 21 28 99 Andre Landscape Service 20 126 The Joyce Cos 20 30 104 Complete Landsculpture 19 31 98 Southview Design 18 92 Cleary Bros Landscape 18 33 56 Merchants Landscape Services 17 81 David J Frank Landscape Contracting 17 140 Cherrylake Formerly LegacyScapes 17 142 NJ Best Lawns Sprinklers Fencing 17 9 Yellowstone Landscape 17 38 11 McGuire Hester 15 47 Pierre Landscape 15 52 Environmental Management Services 15 54 AAA Landscape 15 79 Russell Landscape Group 15 86 Harvest Landscape Enterprises 15 130 Providence Landscape Group 15 135 LandCare Innovations 15 46 55 Landscape Workshop 14 47 46 Somerset Landscape 13 119 Earthworks 13 49 41 Sebert Landscaping 12 25 Garden Design 12 43 Chapel Valley Landscape Co 12 62 Beary Landscaping 12 23 Denison Landscaping 12 54 139 Crystal Greens Landscape 11 55 29 TBG Environmental 10 67 Southern Botanical 10 73 Naturescape 10 20 Massey Services 10 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET June 2017