by Tony Bass | Sep 18, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
It feels good to be proud of your work. A customer walks outside and says, “The lawn looks better than ever.” Another shakes your hand and says, “Thanks for getting that landscape project finished on time. We got our CO!” Those moments matter. You should be proud. But...
by Tony Bass | Sep 5, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Landscaper Tradition Happy Dove Season, My Friends, Family Members and Dear Clients! It happens every year. Right around Labor Day weekend, dove season opens here in my home state of Georgia. And for the Bass family, that means more than grabbing a shotgun and heading...
by Tony Bass | Aug 29, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Most lawn and landscape contractors know exactly what they pay their employees per hour. But very few know what they are paying employees to waste time. And fellas, those are two entirely different numbers. Let’s look at a simple three-man landscape crew working...
by Tony Bass | Aug 22, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
Dear Lawn or Landscape Business Owner: There are a thousand ways to waste money in a lawn and landscape company. But one of the dumbest might be paying a good employee to hunt for a tool. Think about pruning. A pair of Felco #2 hand pruners is perfect for removing...
by Tony Bass | Aug 14, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
I’ve heard landscapers say it for years: “Tony, you just can’t make big money cutting grass.” Baloney. There are lawn and landscape contractors all across America working their tails off, producing beautiful properties, employing good people, buying trucks, paying...
by Tony Bass | Aug 8, 2026 | News, News & Press, Press
The phone call with the landscape business owner started like this: “Tony, we’re working harder than ever… but the bank account ain’t growin.” Sound familiar? Here’s the good news. There has never been a business problem that the...
