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!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...
Category :
Blog
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...
Category :
Blog
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...
Category :
Blog
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...
Category :
Blog
Add Winterization to Your Service Offering
December 02, 2011 by Gregory Stafford, Ewing Irrigation, Katy TX
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....
Category :
Blog
Bink’s Business Blog 6: Preparing to Succeed
October 25, 2011 by John Binkele, Ewing Irrigation
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...
Category :
Blog
Proper Pruning: An Essential Function of Landscape Maintenance
October 19, 2011 by Tim Fernald, Ewing Irrigation
As I travel throughout the country, it’s not hard to come across evidence of improper pruning in both residential and commercial applications. It seems that when to prune, and how often to prune, are two...
Category :
Blog
4 Steps for Creating a Facebook Page for Your Lawn or Landscape Business
October 14, 2011 by Laura Ory
Why should a landscape business create a Facebook page?
It’s nothing new that businesses are joining Facebook. After all, it’s still where a lot of people (including your current and potential customers) spend their time. Businesses...
Category :
Blog
Bink’s Business Blog 5: Building Rapport
October 06, 2011 by John Binkele, Ewing Irrigation
People buy from people they like and trust. The hardest sale you will make is the first sale you make to a prospect, because you must convince the prospect that you are trustworthy and will...
Category :
Blog
EARN More with Ewing: Save Time and Money with Paperless Billing, Scheduling and More
September 12, 2011 by Lacy Ravencraft
Contractors can manage their businesses more easily and efficiently, from scheduling through invoicing using HindSite’s paperless system. HindSite field service management software is now a preferred partner of the Ewing Advantage Resource Network (EARN).
HindSite helps...
Category :
Blog