Waterblogged

Welcome to Waterblogged, our take on all-things-water and other Green Industry-related topics, issues and trends. We want to stay connected with like-minded peers who share our interest in the value of water efficiency and green spaces. Thank you for joining our discussion!
 

3 Tips for Improving Customer Service

April 27, 2012 by Lacy Ravencraft
    We’re neck deep into the spring season, and hopefully you are staying busy. But as business speeds up and your schedule intensifies, don’t underestimate the value of customer service.   Whether superior or sufferable, the customer service...

Effectively Transitioning Bermuda Grass

    Here in the Southwest and in many parts of the country, Bermuda is among the most common turf grass varieties found in residential and commercial applications. As Bermuda goes dormant in the winter months, interseeding...

Why Everyone Wins with Workplace Wellness Programs

March 28, 2012 by Lacy Ravencraft
Ewing employee and Team Ewing marathon coach Bobby Diaz (left) celebrates with president Doug York (right) after completing a marathon in Phoenix, Ariz. Honored as one of the Valley's Healthiest Employers, Ewing joins Arizona companies in...

Fix a Leak Week: It’s Time to Leave Leaks Behind

March 12, 2012 by David Olson
What if we gave you a dollar for every gallon of water wasted in your home last year? We would be giving you a lot; probably thousands of dollars.How much would be left after paying...

Graywater 101 for the Landscape

February 14, 2012 by David Olson
With rising water prices and ongoing droughts, people are looking for effective ways to save water. One possible solution gaining popularity across the nation is found right in your home: graywater.Graywater is wastewater that originates...

Water News | January 2012

January 31, 2012 by Laura Ory
Water conservation trends, rebates and news impacting the Green Industry.   Texans look to 'wildscape' and other landscaping alternatives that save water Washington Post, Jan. 31, 2012   Citrus County Florida utility offers rebates on rain and moisture sensors...

Social Media: Attracting Customers with the Right Stuff

December 12, 2011 by Laura Ory
How to gain more business through social media.    So, you’ve just got your Facebook or Twitter page set up—you’ve added your logo or photo, and your bio and contact information. Now it’s time to start building...

Holiday Lighting: Stay in the Black with Red, Orange, Green, Blue…

December 06, 2011 by David Olson
The year is almost over, and with the change in weather comes holiday celebrations. Winter is a slower time for landscape businesses, and you may be looking for new business opportunities. To prevent a business...

Add Winterization to Your Service Offering

    As colder temperatures draw near, consider adding winterization to your service offering. Over the last couple of years, many parts of the country have experienced some hard freezes, which caused pressure vacuum breakers to bust....

Bink’s Business Blog 6: Preparing to Succeed

    An important component of the Binkelian Sales Process is preparation. A long time ago, I learned from master salesman and author Tom Hopkins that “selling is the highest-paid hard work and the lowest-paid easy work” you...