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The fifth annual ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, was held in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026, and focused on the industry’s top concerns and opportunities, covering everything from exit strategies and strengthening company culture to AI and advocacy. “The event has as much networking as you’re ever going to find, and […]
EBITDA is ubiquitous when discussing mergers and acquisitions, but it is also frequently misunderstood and miscalculated. Some of the common misconceptions related to EBITDA include: ‘EBITDA is just a better version of net profit,’ ‘EBITDA equals cash flow,’ and ‘Depreciation gets added back, so equipment doesn’t really matter.’ “Yes, depreciation gets added back,” says John […]
Ian Cameron’s first day in the landscape industry was also his first day owning Ironwood Outdoor Services, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Previously, Cameron had served as a commissioned infantry officer in the Marine Corps for eight years and worked for two tech startups in San Francisco for three to four years before he decided it […]
Numerous types of workforce challenges plague the industry and landscape professionals had a chance to listen and share how they’re tackling these issues during the all-new roundtable breakfast panel on Nov. 10, 2026, at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. Jennifer Burnett, chief people officer with LandCare, Cam Cundiff, director of administration with […]
By Terence Stovall and Dan Papineau Democrats enjoyed a strong election night across the country, making significant gains in state-level races and shifting the balance of political power in several key states. The party picked up gubernatorial seats, flipped legislative chambers, and gained unified control of state government in several states where power had previously […]
The 2026 ELEVATE Expo, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, was filled with solutions and innovations with lawn and landscape professionals in mind. “This is a place to get all the information you need for the year,” says Vince Torchia, vice president of The Grow Group. “We’re in the fourth quarter of the year. […]
Written Nov. 6, 2026 Early on Tuesday night, as results began to pour in, it became abundantly obvious that it was not going to be a good night for President Trump and the Republican Party. It’s important to remember that, on average, the President’s party in power loses three Senate seats and 33 House seats. […]
Water management as a service can sound simple. Connect some smart controllers and collect a fee, but each controller creates additional data, more responsibility and higher client expectations. “The biggest mistake is treating it as a product to sell rather than a service to deliver,” says Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in […]
You’ve probably heard the term ‘EBITDA’ tossed around in conversations about buying or selling landscape companies. If you’re not planning on selling, you may wave EBITDA off as something you don’t need to worry about. However, it is a useful tool for running your business, regardless of your plans for the future. What Is EBITDA […]
It’s the age-old question you get from customers: ‘Why won’t my grass grow beneath my tree?’ As a landscape professional, you understand that mature trees will compete aggressively with turfgrass for moisture and nutrients, which is why lawns under trees often appear thin and patchy. However, clients may not be aware of how at odds […]
