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Jerry Schill

Jerry Schill is president and co-owner of Schill Grounds Management. He's received numerous accolades for his leadership in the Northeast Ohio business community and the commercial landscaping and snow management industry, including the National Leadership Award from SNOW Magazine and Lawn and Landscape Magazine. He is an active member of the Legislative Committee for the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) and the Snow and Ice Committee for the Ohio Landscapers Association (OLA).

What Is Included In Fall Clean-Up For Commercial Landscapes in Ohio?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Sep 25, 2015 9:23:54 AM

We’re already finding some stray leaves in landscape beds on commercial properties in Northeast Ohio—a sign that fall is upon us, and so is the need for fall clean-up to prepare your landscape for winter and beyond. Many property owners associate falltrue
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4 Colorful Fall Landscaping Ideas For Commercial Properties

Posted by Jerry Schill on Sep 16, 2015 3:03:54 PM

We’re in seasonal transition now, downshifting from bright summer in the landscape to rich, harvest colors that take us into late fall and the holidays. Annuals and entryway enhancements with cornstalks and more keep your site relevant and looking crisptrue
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6 Questions To Ask When Hiring A Cleveland Snow Removal Company

Posted by Jerry Schill on Sep 14, 2015 3:10:19 PM

How well do you really know the snow removal company that plows your Northeast Ohio property? Are they really prepared for this winter—and will your property get the attention it deserves during and after a snow event? You’re about to sign atrue
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Schill’s Fall Planting Guide for Commercial Landscapes in Northeast Ohio

Posted by Jerry Schill on Sep 4, 2015 7:30:00 AM

Everything about fall is ideal for planting. You’ve got warm days, cool nights and rainfall, which creates a low-stress environment on your commercial Northeast Ohio property for new trees, shrubs and other plants. For commercial property owners thattrue
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Why Fall is the Best Time to Aerate Your Lawn in Ohio

Posted by Jerry Schill on Aug 28, 2015 5:46:01 PM

You can do everything right for the turf on your commercial property — water it adequately using an irrigation system, make sure it gets nutrients including organics and fertilizer, and mow it with sharp blades at the right height. But if you neglecttrue
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The Top 3 Signs Of Lawn Grub Damage

Posted by Jerry Schill on Aug 14, 2015 11:38:00 AM

Grubs are a problem in lawns all over this time of year, and continuing on into early fall. How do you know whether grubs are feeding on your lawn? With the dry weather we’ve had lately—a real switch from the June monsoon conditions—many commercialtrue
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5 Reasons To Hire A Commercial Snow Removal Company In The Summer

Posted by Jerry Schill on Aug 7, 2015 2:51:00 PM

We’re officially into the dog days of summer after a wet start, and now that things are heating up outside and we’re (unbelievably) hoping for some rain—it’s time to talk about snow. That’s right. Now is prime time for securing commercial snow removaltrue
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Detention And Retention Pond Maintenance — 5 Ways To Pass Inspection

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jul 16, 2015 12:16:00 PM

Managing surface water is a significant issue Northeast Ohio communities face, and the State of Ohio requires properties with detention or retention pond basins to conduct an engineering report on an annual basis. Fortunately, here at Schill Groundstrue
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SMALL BUSINESS CLEVELAND: Jerry Schill On Sustainability

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jul 14, 2015 6:48:00 PM

Schill Grounds Management has a unique take on what sustainability means in business today. It's a concept we extend to every aspect of what we do: within the walls of our office, on our clients' properties, and out in the community.
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4 Stormwater Management Solutions For Poor Landscape Drainage

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jul 10, 2015 12:13:00 PM

It happens every spring and summer: Melting snows and heavy rainfalls inevitably turn someone's property from a lawn into a lake. Unfortunately, even a little standing water can cause root rot and soil compaction, which can devastate the plants on yourtrue
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