Articles by Leaf

Ok so you’ve probably heard this from me before. Our customers pay all of our salaries, bills and everything we do. That is why they are the Kings if you will of our business. They trust and choose to do business with us and we earn that trust with the quality,...

Implementing Full Barcoding Capabilities at Leaf Landscape Supply: Enhancing Inventory Management and Customer Service At Leaf, our commitment to exceptional customer service drives every decision we make. As a leading wholesale plant nursery, we understand that...

We are excited to announce that we are LIVE with our partnership with Ewing Outdoor Supply in their customer loyalty program called ProAdvantage!! Now, customers that have a Ewing account, and have opted to participate in their ProAdvantage Loyalty Program, will have...

We believe recycling is a key element to sustainable living. Plastic as we all know stays in the environment for a long time and is responsible for a huge amount of waste and pollution. In our industry the use of plastic containers is the standard. Almost every plant...

Austin, TX – The 2024 Austin Artistry Landscape Tour is set to captivate garden enthusiasts and art lovers alike on October 5th. This year’s tour promises an exceptional array of landscapes that showcase the boundless creativity and craftsmanship of Austin’s premier...

In the world of business, two powerful forces often pull organizations in different directions: consistency and urgency. Both are essential for success, but they serve different purposes and require different approaches. Understanding how to balance these forces can...

Spring is for planting, no wait fall is for planting. As we all look forward to warm sunny spring days and everyone in the neighborhood is out in their yard “we get the urge “. While this pretty normal and we always get a rush at the nursery in the spring. Fall is...

Technology and Innovation in the Nursery Business The Cultivate 24 Horti Expo provided a vibrant platform for exploring the latest advancements in horticultural technology. Among the key highlights were sessions on RFID technology, Epicor barcoding, and the evolving...

Let’s talk about dirt. We could use the word soil, which would include soil mixes as well as dirt. The first fact that we deal with is that the more dense the soil the more energy required for the roots to move through it. I will use the growing mix we use at the tree...

Are you clear on your daily intentions at Leaf? Are you clear on your objectives? Does your intention align with your objectives? In the dynamic world of business, maintaining a clear vision and intention is essential for achieving objectives and driving success. A...

Taxonomy is the classification organisms. In biology there are 8 levels of hierarchy domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Plants are in kingdom Plantae. When you see a plant label it will have a genus then a species name after that many of...

The Texas Superstar program recently named pansies as the latest addition to its collection of versatile plants for the tough growing conditions of the state. So, what makes a plant worthy to be a Texas Superstar, and why was the pansy in particular the latest...

THE CULTURE CODE by Daniel Coyle Why do certain organizations become greater than the sum of their parts while other groups fall short? This question has plagued the business world for centuries. Many companies have attempted to solve the problem by hiring experienced...