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Gemplers Tools At Great Lakes
At Great Lakes Landscape Supply, we're always looking for ways to better serve our customers. Whether that's expanding our inventory, bringing on new vendor partners, or finding products that make your job easier, our goal is simple: to be a resource for everything you need to get the job done.
That's why we're excited to offer Gemplers, a Wisconsin-based company specializing in contractor-grade tools and equipment.
Fall Dig Hazard: What Landscapers Should Know
A quick look at what fall dig hazards are, why timing matters, and how Great Lakes prepares sensitive tree species to give contractors more options for successful late-season planting.
10 Perennials You Should Know About
Each variety offers something different; from improved disease resistance and reblooming to more compact habits, stronger performance, and reduced maintenance. We also take a look at what goes into developing these plants and why those improvements matter on real landscape projects.
Direct Ship Evergreens
Direct Ship can help contractors save time, reduce handling, and lower overall costs when ordering larger quantities of evergreens. In this blog, we break down when Direct Ship makes sense, how evergreen digging seasons affect timing, why planning ahead matters, and what to consider beyond the price of the trees. We also cover how Great Lakes works with growers to find the right material and helps customers determine whether Direct Ship or yard inventory is the best fit for their project.
How Quality Pictures Can Work FOR You
Your best work can be one of your most powerful marketing tools. Learn how to use project photos, videos, testimonials, and clear messaging to build trust, showcase the work you want more of, and help potential customers see why your company is the right choice.
What Successful Contractors Do Differently
Let's talk about what it takes to grow a successful landscaping business. From investing in yourself and paying attention to the details to understanding the value behind your work, choosing the right products, building strong supplier relationships, and staying ahead of new technology, this conversation offers practical takeaways for contractors at every stage of their business.
We're Growing...Across The Street
If you've visited our Cedar Springs location recently, you've probably noticed something new happening across the street.
What was once an open field is now becoming an extension of our main yard, and we're excited to officially have trees, shrubs, and other inventory moving into the space.
Why Choose Ed's Concrete?
When it comes to concrete products, contractors need more than just durability—they need solutions that save time, simplify installation, and deliver a finished product that looks as good as it performs.
That's exactly why we're excited to offer Ed's Concrete products.
The AI of Heavy Lifting
In today's landscape and hardscape industry, projects are getting bigger, materials are getting heavier, and skilled labor is becoming harder to find. Contractors are expected to complete jobs faster while maintaining the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
That's where MQUIP comes in.
Why The Right Hammer Mattters
When you're installing pavers, setting retaining wall block, or working with natural stone, every strike matters.
The wrong hammer can leave marks on finished materials, wear out after a season, or make precision work more difficult than it needs to be. While it's easy to focus on larger equipment and machinery, sometimes the tool that has the biggest impact on productivity is the one you're holding all day.
That's exactly why we carry Halder.
