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[Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) May 6, 2026 #### [How ProScape Stays Consistent When Your Portfolio Grows](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/how-proscape-stays-consistent-when-your-portfolio-grows) Most landscaping companies hit a wall somewhere. The crew that did great work on your first two properties is suddenly managing six. Response times slow down. Quality gets uneven. Communication starts to slip. It's not always intentional. It's... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) Apr 16, 2026 #### [A Slow Start Turned Into a Fast Spring](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/a-slow-start-turned-into-a-fast-spring) This season didn’t start the way it usually does. Cold weather hung on longer than expected, and a lot of early-season work got pushed back. Now that conditions have turned, everything is moving at once. Growth is picking up quickly, schedules... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) Mar 10, 2026 #### [Post-Winter Property Evaluations- What property Managers should be Thinking about](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/what-property-managers-should-evaluate-after-winter) As winter begins to loosen its grip across Ohio, commercial properties start transitioning back into spring maintenance. While much of the early work happening on-site involves cleanup and preparation, this time of year is also ideal for something... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) Mar 10, 2026 #### [Spring Landscape Work: What Property Managers Should Expect](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/why-spring-landscaping-happens-in-stages-edging-pre-emergent-and-mulching) Each spring, many property managers ask the same question:“When will mulch go down?”It’s a fair question. Fresh mulch is one of the most visible signs that spring landscaping has arrived. But before mulch goes down, there are several important... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) Jan 6, 2026 #### [Why Last-Minute Snow Planning Is Costing Property Managers Right Now](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/why-last-minute-snow-planning-is-costing-property-managers-right-now) Snow season is here, and for many property managers, the stress is already setting in. Ice events stack up. Calls come in early and late. Tenants want answers. And in the middle of all of it, snow service gaps start to show. What we... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) Sep 18, 2025 #### [Smart Watering Tips for This Dry Fall Season](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/smart-watering-tips-for-this-dry-fall-season) September has been especially dry across Ohio, and that means commercial landscapes need attention. From now through November, property managers should plan for one inch of water per week if rainfall is lacking. This simple step protects your... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) Aug 1, 2025 #### [GC or Property Manager: Who’s In Charge After Construction Ends?](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/gc-or-property-manager-whos-in-charge-after-construction-ends) **You’ve Built It… Now Who Maintains It?** Construction is complete. The ribbon’s cut. The new sod’s in, mulch is fresh, trees are staked, and the plantings look pristine. For a moment, everything is picture-perfect. Then a few weeks go by. The lawn’s... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) May 16, 2025 #### [Why Property Managers Deserve a Landscaping Partner—Not Just Another Contract](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/why-property-managers-deserve-a-landscaping-partner-not-just-another-contract) If you’re a commercial property manager, chances are you’ve spent years working with landscape contractors that felt like more of a burden than a benefit. Maybe responses took days instead of hours. Maybe promised results fell short, or you felt... [Derek Stone, GM](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/author/derek-stone-gm) May 15, 2025 #### [Wait Until June to Prune](https://www.proscape-services.com/proscape-solutions/wait-until-june-to-prune) Every Summer, we get plenty of questions from property managers across Ohio about what, when, and how to prune. Overseeing ProScape’s landscape crews throughout our region, I’ve learned that our local climate and plant varieties make proper pruning... 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