RAIN = Good News for Landscapers
I believe that because of all this rain, the next couple of years should be easier for landscapers and those that supply them. Let’s hope there will be a reduction and loosening of water-related restrictions, which should result in more work being available for our industry. Sod growers and other suppliers hurt by the restrictions will begin enjoying life again, as will the landscapers and gardeners who install their products.
Oh, we’re not out of the woods yet – because of inflation and rising interest rates – but I still can see things turning in our favor as long as our politicians will get out of the way of what can be a moderate business comeback. And it will have all started because of the recent rainstorms greening our clients’ homes and partially filling California water reservoirs. And don’t forget the snowpack that will help serve our future water needs.
This also means that Landscape Warehouse will see an increase in the sales of sprinklers and rotors, along with plants of all kinds. Unfortunately, the rains have not exactly been a win-win for everyone…just ask someone whose home got damaged or washed away. But for most of us…the rain means good news, and we all can use some of that.
To make sure gardeners and landscapers are sufficiently educated in the everchanging field of landscaping, and that they can handle the increased workload properly, Landscape Warehouse will soon be announcing a schedule of classes about various aspects of irrigation and other important areas of our industry. You don’t want to miss them!
Speaking of rain and snow – of which our local area has recently had both…my sons and I, along with a couple of friends, went up to my property near Wrightwood a couple of weekends ago to “relax” and enjoy the winter weather. Soon after we arrived, we were hit with a major snowstorm that brought several feet of snow! As awesome as it was enjoying the beauty of it, we had to come to the realization that…we were snowed in!
What “relaxing?” We spent much of the weekend shoveling snow so we could get our vehicles out and down the mountains from our 5,000 ft. level. It was a challenge but with teamwork, some muscle, and a little tequila, we overcame it. It’s a great feeling when you can work your way out.
– José Robles, owner, Landscape Warehouse