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Summer can feel like an endless list of projects and problems for landscapers. Despite the challenges, there are ways to help your employees find satisfaction in their work during this intense season. When you have a full set of projects, it’s tempting to solely focus on finishing tasks and solving problems to meet those deadlines. […]
NALP membership offers numerous benefits to lawn and landscape companies, including free training, access to industry experts, and exclusive industry events. One benefit you may not be aware of is NALP’s partnership with Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, a 19-time National Best Practices independent insurance brokerage focused on the green industry. We sat down with Drew […]
As attention on water usage increases due to cost and restrictions, the need for water-efficient landscapes has never been more prevalent. Thankfully, there are a wealth of tools and tactics to help your clients maintain a vibrant landscape while irrigating sustainably. “There are many more options for water-saving technologies compared to 20 years ago,” […]
Focal Pointe, based in Caseyville, Illinois, has been growing at a rapid pace and to ensure the brand’s purpose of beautifying the world and enriching lives stays strong as well, they have created the director of purpose role. “We just want to have an impact on lives, and that’s really hard to do over four […]
One aspect that makes the networking events at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, so unforgettable is their unique venues. These events are more than a place to gather, but a way to experience the host city while tapping into one of the best resources in the industry: your peers. With this year’s […]
Imagine you’re a football player and it is only after your team has lost the last game of the season that your coach tells you the different ways you could have improved during the game. Naturally, this would be incredibly frustrating. This is a similar scenario if you only conduct employee performance reviews at the […]
Rising healthcare costs can be a major barrier to small and mid-sized landscape companies trying to offer more benefits to their employees. This is why NALP is currently exploring the possibility of creating a national association healthcare plan for member companies. “We’ve been trying to figure out how to get a healthcare plan in place […]
Emergency room visits for tick bites have been exploding this year, and while they are commonly prevalent in the Northwest and the Upper Midwest, tick populations have been spreading beyond into states including Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tick bites can be far more than a simple nuisance, as they are the vector […]
Safety is top of mind in the landscape industry, but one area that can be overlooked is creating a feeling of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is about creating a sense of trust where employees feel they can express their opinions honestly without fear of humiliation or punishment. It is not a way […]
Lawn care is a tough business, being at the mercy of Mother Nature. Despite tight application windows, customers still expect their turf to be vibrant and healthy. One tool that can help open up LCOs’ calendars and reduce callbacks is the use of insecticides that offer season-long control. “We cannot ignore customer expectations regarding the […]
