AGZA understands the landscape maintenance industry. Our Alliance was founded by former gas operators and business owners. Being asked to change over to a new technology (Battery Electric) to deliver the same level of maintenance services to customers who demand it can be challenging and expensive. Here are some things to consider helping make the transition easier.
- Communicate any gas leaf blower bans, restrictions, and regulations that impact your business with your clients
- Ask clients to pay a modest increase to cover the upfront cost of battery electric equipment
- Ask clients to consider purchasing battery electric equipment for their property for you to use
- Ask clients to purchase extra batteries and chargers that fit electric equipment you already have for their property for you to use
- Suggest to clients mulching can be healthier for their yard
- Consider using blowers only on hardscape surfaces
- Blow, rake, or sweep leaves, grass clippings, and other debris onto turf and mulch with lawnmowers
Remember you are a valued member of society and people acknowledge your work as a vital contribution to the quality of life in our community.












Principal CEO at Gardenland Power Equipment & Co-Founder and CEO of Towa Industries Inc.
Roger Phelps joined STIHL Inc. in 2001 and is currently the Corporate Communications Manager. In that position he is responsible for creating and telling the STIHL story through integrated event marketing, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and digital and social media with the goal of increasing the visibility of and affinity for the STIHL brand and over 10,000 STIHL dealers. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served 10 years in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He has serves on the National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation Board of Directors, the National Association of State Park Directors Leadership School Board of Regents, and the Professional Grounds Management Society Board of Directors.



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