Pro Landscaper Articles

Let’s Hear it From Holly and Mark Youde

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...

Growing Ranks

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...

Make The Right Choice: The Do’s and Don’ts of Recruitment

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...

When Opportunity Knocks

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...

Growing Pains and Gains: Growing Your Own Business

Here we have the second article written by Holly for Pro Landscaper Magazine. Holly reveals her top tips for growing your own business. Growing your own business is a sensitive process that should be planned for and managed says Holly Youde It has been an amazing time for change and growth here at Urban Landscapes...

For Better Or Worse: Being in Business With the Other Half

Our Director, Holly Youde, has enjoyed writing articles for Pro Landscaper Magazine for several months now. Here is the first article Holly wrote, revealing what it is like to work alongside her husband, also Director of Urban Landscapes, Mark Youde. Is working with your partner a good idea? Holly Youde weighs up the pros and...