What can landscape contractors do to offset the limitations of the H-2B program and navigate the current labor shortage? Focus on full-time employees (FTE). While it may seem counterintuitive, using these strategies to enhance and optimize your FTE’s experience and productivity can lessen the impact of unreliable seasonal staffing.

Chris Dominy of BestYard.com in Parker came to the landscape industry through a less common path: his love of holiday lighting. Now, after growing his seasonal holiday lighting business into a full-service residential lawn and garden maintenance company that offers snow removal and lighting services, he has taken his passion for Christmas lighting and expanded his business portfolio to include a holiday lighting retail store.