Spring Landscaping Checklist

The busy season is upon us, and the best way to set your business up for success is by having a game plan. Our spring landscaping checklist is a great place to start!

Before The Job

1. Coordinating Logistics and Materials

   The first step in your spring landscaping checklist is to secure your supplies. By now you’ve hopefully started ordering things like fertilizer, mulch, seed, plants and hardscape supplies that you’ll need for the season. Since many industries have been impacted by supply chain shortages and landscaping is no exception, it’s a good idea to be up front with your customers about what materials will and won’t be available this year. Setting expectations now can help you avoid future headaches. You can also take this time to pre-schedule any pending deliveries to suit your workload.

2. Get the Right Equipment

   The next step in your spring landscaping checklist is making sure you’ve got the right tools for the job. Talk to your local Cat® dealer as soon as you can so that you can get any added landscaping machines or attachments you’ll need for the season, whether that’s through buying or renting.

3. Secure Labor

   Labor shortages are always a struggle for landscapers, even in the best of times, so another important step in your spring landscaping checklist is to make sure you have programs in place that will help you attract and retain the right employees. Investing in things like NALP certifications, Aquascape certifications and OSHA training can do a couple things for your business. Not only will these programs and certifications show potential employees that you’re serious about helping further their careers, but they can also give you access to a wider labor pool. This also goes a long way in retaining your current employees and making them feel valued.