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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).

6 Sustainable Landscaping Upgrades For Commercial Properties

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jan 2, 2015 12:18:00 PM

It wasn’t so long ago that “going green” was considered just a trend. (Just a trend!) And the products or services related to sustainability or eco-friendliness were expensive and, at times, ineffective. In terms of sustainable landscaping, more and more...
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Can Ice Melt Products Damage Your Commercial Property?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Dec 19, 2014 8:00:00 AM

Whether it’s in the kitchen or out on an icy parking lot, a heavy hand when it comes to salt isn’t always best. And in the case of commercial snow and ice removal, using the right amount of ice melt at the right time can make your slick surfaces...
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How To Winterize Plants And Prevent Winter Burn In Your Commercial Landscape

Posted by Jerry Schill on Dec 16, 2014 3:42:48 PM

“Winter burn is the worst.” If the evergreens in your commercial landscape could talk, I’d bet that’s one of the first things they’d tell you — especially this time of year. Winter burn can happen when plants experience water loss through their foliage...
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Plan Ahead: Why Now Is The Time To Schedule Landscape Maintenance & Projects

Posted by Jerry Schill on Dec 4, 2014 2:48:00 PM

Now is the time to take a good look at your calendar for next year and the list of maintenance services and landscaping projects you want to accomplish on your Northeast Ohio commercial property. Not every service is necessary on an annual basis, so...
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How Our Smaller Snow Crews Keep Your Property In The Clear

Posted by Jerry Schill on Nov 25, 2014 6:00:00 AM

When it comes to snow removal, crew size matters. It makes the difference between plowing your retail parking lot, multifamily property or commercial grounds just one time during a storm—or having a team return to make a second pass (or more). Smaller...
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What Is Dormant Pruning & Does Your Commercial Property Need It This Fall?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Nov 20, 2014 6:00:00 AM

You might cringe at the thought of shaving the full body off of the viburnum on your commercial property. Making the mature, sprawling shrubs in your landscape skinny may seem risky. Aggressive pruning that can take a lofty hedge down to one-third of its...
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Dress Up Your Commercial Property For The Holidays

Posted by Jerry Schill on Nov 13, 2014 8:00:00 AM

Add a season to your retail property by dressing up entryways and infusing festive pots into the landscape. ‘Tis the season to ring in the holidays, and it’s time to begin planning and installing Christmas décor for the landscape. We’re not talking about...
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Don’t Let Your Guard Down: 4 Fall Landscape Issues To Watch For

Posted by Jerry Schill on Nov 5, 2014 6:01:11 PM

While summer is generally prime time for landscape pests and disease that can compromise the health and beauty of your commercial property, fall is no time to let your guard down. Northeast Ohio’s cooler temperatures and wetter weather are just the right...
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What's The Best Deicer For Your Northeast Ohio Commercial Property?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Oct 16, 2014 8:00:00 AM

There’s no surefire strategy for deicing commercial properties in Northeast Ohio. Every storm is different: Temperatures vary, and the cold impacts snow’s moisture content. Deicers need moisture to do their work, and liquid formula generally performs...
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Leading Leaders: Why Schill Likes To Share

Posted by Jerry Schill on Oct 9, 2014 8:00:00 AM

Leaders like to talk to other leaders. When leaders connect, share best practices and shed light how their operations work behind the scenes, they gain tried-and-true insights and practical information they can take home to their businesses. Leaders...
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