Total Landscape Care Digital Magazine
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landscaper of the year finalist not only to the company's structure, but also the types of projects he took on. Initially performing heavily on new home projects, Adams shifted the focus to homes in established neighborhoods. The most serious challenges for Adams weren't economic in nature at all. Following some serious health problems, Adams was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2005: a condition that took him a number of years to overcome. In 2007, he suffered a spine injury that made running his business quite demanding. Still, Adams was serious about the commitment to his business and has worked hard to return to health. His toughest critic Adams says he's far more likely to have his employees rip out and redo work than a client is. "I have the experience to be able to tell when something is going to be a problem later," he says. "I'm demanding, but that's what my clients expect, and that's why we have the reputation we do." There's a hidden benefit to Adams's approach. Because he has his employees redo work he's not completely satisfied with, Landscape Associates' warranty work is minor and limited. As a result, he's able to offer a better warranty than the industry standard. He's often asked to go behind other landscaping companies to correct problems. "There's never a dull moment," he says. "It keeps us creative and sharp. "Because we don't specialize in a specific type of project, our niche really is our level of quality," Adams says. "Our main focus is not to specialize, but to perform at the highest level." tlc This Could Be You! Apply for our Landscaper of the Year program at totallandscapecare.com/loy, and you could be featured in the magazine and win an all-expense-paid cruise to the Bahamas. Formulated exclusively for nutsedge control, Nufarm Prosedge® herbicide wipes out troublesome sedge patches without killing your bottom line. Plus, Prosedge makes it easy to achieve complete weed control – use with your favorite broadleaf herbicide, such as Quincept®, to develop an effective program for your turf and your profits. scribe as needed. Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit TLCrequest.com More where it matters most. www.nufarm.com/usto ©2013 Nufarm. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Prosedge® and Quincept® are trademarks of Nufarm. J U N E 2013 NuFram_TLC0613_PG37.indd 1 TLC0613_LOY.indd 39 TotalLa nd s ca p e C a re . c o m 39 5/20/13 10:09 AM 5/23/13 3:19 PM