Pro Landscaper Articles

In this Pro Landscape Magazine article, Holly discusses the importance of having a plan when adverse weather makes working on site not an option. Landscaping, at times, is reliant on the weather conditions. As a company, we are often asked what we have in place when it’s impossible to work on site due to poor...

Even in the midst of unexpected changes, learning to adapt needn’t slow you down. Holly explains all in this Pro Landscaper Magazine article. Some of you may know, if you have been on our website or social media, that our dog Dylan is a very valued member of the team at our company. He is...

Holly Youde ventures into the daunting process of taking your business up to the next tier of projects in this Pro Landscaper Magazine Article. If you have decided to grow your landscaping business and are taking on more staff and turning around more work, you are likely to get to the point where a smaller...

As your business expands, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of work. In this Pro Landscaper Magazine article, our director, Holly, discusses the things to keep in mind when you decide to employ someone to help in the office. article. A question I am often asked is how to make the first steps...

Holly Youde encourages designers to use more soft landscaping for the benefit of the environment, health and wellbeing and for the creation of beautiful spaces in this Pro Landscaper Magazine article. I’m not afraid to admit that I struggle with soft landscaping design. Don’t get me wrong: I love plants and the atmosphere and drama...

With an abundance of apps, software and social media available for your business, Holly Youde lists her top choices in this Pro Landscaper article. Just when I think I’m up to date with technology, I speak to someone who raves about a new plug-in or app and realise I need to update my software knowledge....

Pro Landscaper catches up with Mark and Holly Youde, owners of Urban Landscape Design, as they prepare to open an innovative new landscaping training academy. Mark began his journey into landscaping at his family’s reclamation and demolition business. When he joined the company’s landscaper on a project to fit some reclaimed stone, it became apparent...

Director of Urban landscapes, Holly Youde, discusses the benefits of training your staff in this Pro Landscaper Article. Hiring a new member of staff is only the start. Holly Youde says training your staff boosts morale and increases productivity Last month I wrote about the challenges of recruitment; I’m happy to say we have had...

Our Director, Holly Youde, understands the best ways to find the perfect candidates to join your team. Here is the article written for Pro Landscaper Magazine which outlines how to do so. Recruitment can be difficult for any business. Holly Youde outlines the do’s and don’ts for sifting through candidates The minefield of recruitment can...

How do you know when it is the right time to take a leap into the unknown within your business? In this Pro Landscaper Magazine article, Holly discusses why and when you should diversify into other areas and take on new ventures. It’s often seen as risky to take a chance on new ventures within...