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Operations

Oct 4, 2025

Invoice Payments: Introducing Seamless Solutions for Your Landscaping Business

If you find yourself spending valuable time creating invoices and then more time following up on invoice payments, Duranta Payments is for you!

Leadership Lessons in Landscaping

How to create an accurate snow removal estimate

Jan 28, 2026

What is Takeoff Software? A Complete Guide for Landscaping & Construction Professionals

The process of identifying and quantifying materials, labor, and scope is known as the takeoff process, and it forms the foundation of accurate estimating.

Jan 27, 2026

The best time to sell snow and ice management services

With Storm Fern having just battered the US, many landscapers are recuperating from a grueling few days of snow plowing. New research shows that they should soon turn their attention to selling.

Jan 21, 2026

What do Landscapers do in the Winter season?

For landscaping business owners, winter is also a strategic time to focus on operations, pricing, and long-term growth. Many use the off-season to improve systems, evaluate profitability, and invest in tools that support year-round operations, like modern CRM, estimating, and invoicing software.ds

Jan 12, 2026

20 Must-Buy Tools for Landscaping in 2026

The right mix of equipment helps crews work faster, reduce fatigue, and deliver consistent outcomes clients notice across residential and commercial landscaping services.

Dec 18, 2025

Landscaping services list: What to offer your customers

If you run a landscaping business or are planning to start one, knowing which landscaping services to offer is just as important as knowing how to price them.

Dec 6, 2025

Landscaping insurance costs: What every new landscaping business needs to know

If you’re starting or growing a landscaping business, understanding landscaping insurance cost is just as important as pricing your services.

Dec 6, 2025

How to Bid Landscaping Jobs: The Complete Guide for Landscapers in 2026

Winning landscaping jobs is not just about submitting the lowest number. A strong bid shows potential clients that you understand their project, you know how to plan it, and you can deliver high-quality landscaping work at a fair, profitable rate.

Dec 1, 2025

Landscaper Salaries: hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual earnings explained

Choosing a career in landscaping means spending your days outdoors, staying active, and creating outdoor spaces people love. But once you get past the fresh-cut grass and the satisfaction of a job well done, a practical question always comes up: What does a landscaper actually earn?

Nov 25, 2025

How to accurately price landscaping jobs: a complete guide to profit

Pricing landscaping jobs the right way keeps your cash flow healthy, your team busy, and your margins predictable. This guide walks through a simple framework any landscaping business or lawn care business can use to build accurate estimates, set competitive prices, and protect profitability.

Nov 22, 2025

Tony's Keys to Success from 25 Years in Business

Pro Edge Lawn Care is one of the longest running lawn care and landscaping businesses in Ohio, and a big part of its success is due to it’s founder and CEO, Tony’s, business leadership. In this article, Tony shares some of his learnings from running Pro Edge for over 25 years.

Nov 12, 2025

Job Costing for Landscapers: Your Key to Profitability

Ever felt like you’re working harder than ever, but the bank account isn't quite reflecting that effort?

Nov 8, 2025

How to Start a Snow Removal Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Starting a snow removal business is one of the best ways to keep steady income flowing through the winter. See how to get started and how much you can make.

Nov 1, 2025

How to Start a Hardscaping Business in 8 Easy Steps

Hardscaping is the most lucrative, but also the hardest landscaping sector to get into. Follow these steps to get started building your Hardscaping business.

Nov 1, 2025

How to Start a Landscaping Business: Your Complete Guide

Duranta’s guide walks you through every step, from business planning and legal setup to pricing, equipment, marketing, and long-term growth.

Oct 29, 2025

How to get a landscaping license: state-by-state guide

Getting licensed helps your landscaping business stand out and stay compliant. This state by state guide shows you what it takes to get licensed.

Oct 25, 2025

3 hot takes from Equip Expo 2025

With almost 30,000 attendees and hundreds of vendors, attending Equip Expo is one of the best ways to understand the state of the landscaping industry.

Oct 19, 2025

Accurate Landscaping Estimates: The Key to a Profitable Business

If you have been in the landscaping business longer than a year, it is likely that you have lost money on at least one of your jobs.

Oct 15, 2025

How to create a landscaping proposal

A winning landscaping proposal doesn’t just list prices — it tells the story of your professionalism, expertise, and reliability.

Oct 8, 2025

How to make a landscaping maintenance contract

A landscaping contract protects you, and makes your business more attractive

Oct 4, 2025

Invoice Payments: Introducing Seamless Solutions for Your Landscaping Business

If you find yourself spending valuable time creating invoices and then more time following up on invoice payments, Duranta Payments is for you!

Sep 20, 2025

Landscaping Business Profit Margins & Revenue Potential

Learn how to go from startup to six figures. Your earnings potential is determined by the services you offer, the area you are in, and how tightly you manage your business.

Sep 12, 2025

How a master arborist seals deals

These three tips have helped Duranta customer Keenan boost his close ratio

Sep 2, 2025

How to create an accurate snow removal estimate

Snow removal is one of the hardest services to price - we break it down for you into 5 easy steps

Aug 1, 2025

3 reasons that Duranta is a great choice for pest control sales

Sales reps are closing deals faster by using Duranta's AI measurements and custom proposals

Jul 21, 2025

What are production rates and how you should use them

Production rates are the key to running a profitable business

Jul 14, 2025

Duranta raises $7 million to fuel its growth

The money will be used to help landscapers create a more beautiful world

Jul 1, 2025

3 tips for proposals that close

Show it, get detailed and tell your story to win the job

Jun 7, 2025

Introducing "Tap to Estimate"

You can now create precise estimates and beautiful proposals in just a few taps

May 19, 2025

Introducing SuperZoom

We built a custom widget so that you never have to travel on site for an estimate

May 12, 2025

Why we created an iPad app

Because your best chance of winning the job is from the customer’s driveway

Apr 5, 2025

What to Look for in Invoicing Software

Landscaping and lawn care businesses should make sure their invoicing software is easy to use, all in one, and helps them get paid more and faster.

Mar 17, 2025

Navigating turbulent times

Flexibility, efficiency and gratitude are all in your control in a volatile world

Mar 3, 2025

Inside the mind of the homeowner

Understanding, trust, and a reasonable price wins the job

Feb 24, 2025

Trying to boost your sales? Consider offering packages

Offering packages is a low stress way to sign up reluctant customers

Feb 12, 2025

Leadership Lessons in Landscaping

Your business depends on your success as a leader

Feb 3, 2025

3 tips to make your proposal win

The key is to distinguish yourself

Jan 19, 2025

How not to mis-price jobs

Correct margins and production rates keep you from leaking profits

Jan 13, 2025

How much of a discount should you offer for prepayment?

It needs to be enough to entice your customer, without hurting your bottom line

Jan 1, 2025

How to survive winter

This simple step will keep your business humming during winter

Nov 17, 2024

The secret to consultative selling

Build connections, build trust, build synergies

Oct 26, 2024

Going electric is becoming much more compelling

Cheaper technology and higher gas prices make battery powered equipment attractive

Oct 19, 2024

What I learned at the Equip Expo 2024

(Handheld) electric is finally ready for primetime

Oct 8, 2024

How Duranta saves you 3 hours per day - part 2

We make sure that you will never miss a lead again

Sep 30, 2024

Is AI smarter than a certified landscaper?

It depends on what you ask it

Sep 20, 2024

How Duranta saves you 3 hours per day

It's all about speed, accuracy and simplicity

Sep 6, 2024

Want to sell to private equity one day?

You need to start doing this today

Aug 23, 2024

My top 3 takeaways from the L&L tech conference

Landscaping is still the American dream

Aug 9, 2024

What I learned at the L&L conference - day 2

Tech + talent is the winning combination

Jul 26, 2024

What I learned at the L&L conference - day 1

It was all about measuring what matters

Mar 15, 2024

Why build Duranta?

Duranta is an AI powered platform that allows landscapers to design beautiful outdoor spaces and run efficient businesses.

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Jan 28, 2026

What is Takeoff Software? A Complete Guide for Landscaping & Construction Professionals

The process of identifying and quantifying materials, labor, and scope is known as the takeoff process, and it forms the foundation of accurate estimating.

Jan 27, 2026

The best time to sell snow and ice management services

With Storm Fern having just battered the US, many landscapers are recuperating from a grueling few days of snow plowing. New research shows that they should soon turn their attention to selling.

Jan 21, 2026

What do Landscapers do in the Winter season?

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Nov 25, 2025

How to accurately price landscaping jobs: a complete guide to profit

Tony's Keys to Success from 25 Years in Business

Job Costing for Landscapers: Your Key to Profitability

Ever felt like you’re working harder than ever, but the bank account isn't quite reflecting that effort?

How to create a landscaping proposal

A winning landscaping proposal doesn’t just list prices — it tells the story of your professionalism, expertise, and reliability.

How to make a landscaping maintenance contract

A landscaping contract protects you, and makes your business more attractive

How a master arborist seals deals

These three tips have helped Duranta customer Keenan boost his close ratio

How to create an accurate snow removal estimate

Snow removal is one of the hardest services to price - we break it down for you into 5 easy steps

3 reasons that Duranta is a great choice for pest control sales

Sales reps are closing deals faster by using Duranta's AI measurements and custom proposals

3 tips for proposals that close

Show it, get detailed and tell your story to win the job

Introducing "Tap to Estimate"

You can now create precise estimates and beautiful proposals in just a few taps

Why we created an iPad app

Because your best chance of winning the job is from the customer’s driveway

Inside the mind of the homeowner

Understanding, trust, and a reasonable price wins the job

Trying to boost your sales? Consider offering packages

Offering packages is a low stress way to sign up reluctant customers

3 tips to make your proposal win

The key is to distinguish yourself

The secret to consultative selling

Build connections, build trust, build synergies

How Duranta saves you 3 hours per day - part 2

We make sure that you will never miss a lead again

How Duranta saves you 3 hours per day

It's all about speed, accuracy and simplicity

Why build Duranta?

Duranta is an AI powered platform that allows landscapers to design beautiful outdoor spaces and run efficient businesses.

Operational Insights

Operations

Jan 12, 2026

20 Must-Buy Tools for Landscaping in 2026

The right mix of equipment helps crews work faster, reduce fatigue, and deliver consistent outcomes clients notice across residential and commercial landscaping services.

Dec 18, 2025

Landscaping services list: What to offer your customers

If you run a landscaping business or are planning to start one, knowing which landscaping services to offer is just as important as knowing how to price them.

Dec 6, 2025