Some landscaping trends are not exactly “hot.” A common trend you may be seeing today is the cooling off of larger projects, as many property owners are only considering minor landscape upgrades. 

While there’s nothing wrong with smaller projects, especially for your loyal clients, bigger projects create more reliable revenue and higher profits for your company. So how do you secure high-value projects?

It’s not as hard as you may think. Big doors swing on small hinges and there are small but proven tactics that are helping companies like yours fill their schedules with large-scale landscaping jobs. The first step is facing the problem.

How could your landscaping clients not be impressed by the huge range of summer colors that perennials offer? Picasso himself would be blown away by today’s vibrant options.

Perennials are plants that live for two or more years, so they’re an ideal way to stretch a landscaping budget. Be sure to highlight this fact for your customers so they understand how much long-term value they’re getting from perennials.

Still, there are more layers of benefits and features these plants bring to landscapes. We’ll cover color aspects, texture opportunities, and best use cases for some of MNI Direct’s most popular perennials. 

What are three costly and pesky problems for landscaping professionals in the Southeast? Japanese beetles, scale, and ambrosia beetles. 

These three little pests pack a big punch when it comes to the damage they cause in landscapes. But don’t worry. We’re giving you a battle plan to avoid that trouble, aggravation, and costly harm.

Let’s begin with the Japanese beetle, which plants to worry about, and when.

As a landscape contractor or designer, your work doesn't end when the plant goes into the ground – it's just the beginning. And while the initial planting may be the simplest task, the true challenge lies in ensuring the plant thrives in its new environment.

Follow along as we explore five critical signs of tree distress, ranging from root disturbances to canopy issues so you can understand the importance of timely intervention for the health and safety of your trees. 

As a landscape designer or contractor, the colder months present a unique set of challenges that revolve around working with, or often against, the chilly climate. 

This period is crucial, particularly when it involves safeguarding your new plantings from the harsh realities of frost and freeze conditions. Ensuring the survival and thriving of these plantings through the winter is not just a task—it's an essential part of your commitment to your clients and the landscapes you create.

We've put together four essential tips to help you tackle frost and freeze damage in new plantings, ensuring your plants thrive under your expert care!