Landscaping

Florida landscaping company could see new profits

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Some landscaping businesses are feeling effects of the recession as clients - including companies and individuals - forego their typically outdoor maintenance routines.

However, in some areas of the country, the climate may dictate a more pressing need for landscape services.

Landscaping Companies Could Find Opportunity In Gardening

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Landscaping businesses that have been struggling to make ends meet during the recession may find opportunities now that gardening is becoming increasingly popular.

Many homeowners are aware that maintaining a vegetable garden can help them save money while also helping the environment. President Obama and his family provided a high-profile example for others to follow when they established an 1,100 square foot garden on the White House lawn.

Women tackle landscaping during recession

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Although some landscaping businesses and related vendors are bracing for falling profits as households trim their luxury spending habits, two women business owners are finding success in the backyard.

Oregon's Statesman Journal reports that Jennifer Gingerich and Jannie Berg founded Your Home Harvests earlier this year and already count 20 clients for their landscape consulting, tilling, planting and gardening services.

Some new prospects for lawn and landscape business

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Although many are cutting back on some boom time luxuries - including lawn care services - a new survey finds there may be some consumers still looking for help with outdoor maintenance.

This positive sign for an industry about to embark on spring and summertime contracts is revealed in a new lawn care poll by Consumer Reports National Research Center.

Landscaping companies suffer in down economy

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Just last year landscaping companies were likely reaping the benefits of a bustling business - especially in affluent suburbs of the New York City metro area.

But as the credit crisis has taken a toll on many of those who work on Wall Street, but live in the suburbs of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, landscaping design and maintenance is often one of the first luxuries to be cut back or eliminated permanently.