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Category Archives: Earthly Comforts Business

When Less Says More

Earthly Comforts is simplifying its website and introducing a fresh local advertising campaign, from window cards to neighbourhood handouts and print.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener7th Oct 20263rd Oct 2026Posted inEarthly Comforts BusinessTags:gardening, local, advertising, website, business, Sandwich, marketing,4 Comments on When Less Says More

The Difficult Business of Keeping Clients Happy

Explore the challenges small businesses face in keeping clients happy while managing rising costs, price increases, concessions, loyalty and long-term sustainability.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener6th Sep 20262nd Sep 2026Posted inEarthly Comforts BusinessTags:client retention, customer service, Gardening, loyalty, Pricing, profitability, small businessLeave a comment on The Difficult Business of Keeping Clients Happy

Gardening Isn’t Just Horticulture

Professional gardening is about far more than mowing lawns and pulling weeds. Explore the knowledge, judgement, responsibility and experience behind skilled garden care.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener28th Aug 202627th Aug 2026Posted inEarthly Comforts BusinessTags:Garden Butler, Garden Maintenance, gardening expertise, gardening skills, horticultural knowledge, Professional gardening, skilled gardenerLeave a comment on Gardening Isn’t Just Horticulture

My Top Ten Stresses?

The gardens aren’t the stressful part. A working gardener reveals the real pressures behind running a modern gardening business, from wages and pricing to employees, contracts and rising costs.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener27th Aug 202626th Aug 2026Posted inEarthly Comforts BusinessTags:Business, employment, gardeners, Gardening, horticulture, Pricing, StressLeave a comment on My Top Ten Stresses?

Why Do We Still Think Gardening Should Be Cheap?

Why is professional gardening still expected to be cheap? We explore the skills, knowledge, experience and responsibility behind professional garden care.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener13th Aug 202613th Aug 2026Posted inEarthly Comforts BusinessTags:Garden, Gardener, Gardening, horticulture, Maintenance, professional, skillsLeave a comment on Why Do We Still Think Gardening Should Be Cheap?

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