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You should be able to trust the landscape services that you hire. Visit here for eight questions that you should ask before hiring commercial landscape services.

This is a great guide to follow if you are thinking of switching landscape companies. lots of good tips on selecting the right company for your needs.

Are you considering hiring a commercial landscape maintenance company in the Houston area? If you have already done some research on potential companies, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with narrowing your selections down even further. How do you know which company is going to be the best fit for you? After your initial research is completed, we suggest asking some specific questions about communication, quality, and processes to aid in your choice. You want a commercial landscape maintenance company that is not only going to do a wonderful job but will partner with you to improve your property long-term. Let’s dive into seven questions to ask any commercial landscape maintenance company so you can feel confident in the choice you make. https://lnkd.in/g8ysv__M #commerciallandscaping #commerciallandscapemaintenance

When beginning a landscaping project,  it’s crucial to know what each professional brings to the table. Let's break down the roles, their specialty, and their piece of the larger process below ⬇

Posting #117 - Stop the Blaming Game - Landscaping in Facilities Management (spent some time reading this..hope this helps us in managing landscape contractors) I had an opportunity to talk to a party working for an owner of one concession project. I noted that the landscape contractor kept on blaming the landscape designer for their response as to why they cannot provide a good establishment of landscape through their maintenance contract. I am a processed person. I love to do what I call a 'forensic audit' on landscape performance. I asked for the contractor's maintenance plan/ schedule. No schedule developed. I asked for a technical report. No technical report available. I asked for their recommendation for improvement. No written recommendation available. I viewed their monthly report. Not interesting at all!. Reports is one of sources of information and it should mention about issues and proposed solutions, not just providing photographs or people working at sites ONLY!. I can't learn anything from them. Now I am taking the challenge to prove that landscape design is not a total issue on any landscape failure. People designed the landscape 12 years ago and of course their understanding of issues will not be the same as today. We as FM have to see it from the functional aspect of the landscape at present day. If the landscape fails to bloom, then what should we do?..where is the tracking of maintenance activities? We have to provide information that the design is no longer functioning as to what we intend to. Again...where is the tracking & planning history? A credible contractor should provide all those historical data on activities they do so that we have evidence that the landscape is deteriorating due to life cycles, not lacking in maintenance. When we say lacking in maintenance, we need to drill down the aspect of maintenance we need to scrutinize. We need historical data. If landscape contractors are not able to provide, they are not ready yet to become SME in landscape. To those who are in landscape business, please be systematic and credible. Thank you. Zainuddin Daud CIDB's Certified Landscape Trainer cum Former Assistant Plantation Manager cum Former Sr Technical Assistant - PLUS Bhd cum Former Landscape Executive - Putrajaya Project, PEREMBA bhd

Love this! Data is key to identifying problems early and taking remedial actions. Clearly, it’s not enough for term contractors to just take some photos after doing the work and send by WA because that’s not data that can be analysed. Changing mindsets towards tech adoption is key to driving the changes we want to see.

There are many variables to consider when evaluating landscape vendors. Check out the attached article for what you should be looking for when selecting a new service!

Understanding The Talent War in the Landscaping Industry In The Talent War, the emphasis is on identifying and nurturing innate talents that go beyond traditional technical skills. For example, in landscaping, this could mean hiring someone with client empathy and technology competency and then training them in specific landscaping techniques. This philosophy is vital in creating a workforce that’s technically proficient, adaptable, innovative, and aligned with the company’s long-term vision. Live this article from Talent War Group. For so many years many managers in the landscape industry think you have to hire someone with experience because…… But reality is; with the right character traits we can teach someone the business. Greenscape Design Inc

What is a Landscape Contractor and What Do They Do?

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