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Holiday lighting has come a long way from standard string lights along rooflines. While traditional lighting remains popular, utilizing programmable lighting technology allows contractors to stand out from the competition and offer something more dynamic for clients looking to take their displays to the next level. Kirk Brown, owner of Dynamic Celebration Lighting, based in […]
As the owners of this Utah home pondered their future landscape, they had a clear goal: Create a fun space they’ll never have to leave. This property outside of Salt Lake City has room to entertain groups of any size. It also has a river and numerous plantings. Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah, was […]
Wondering where you can find tools, technology and foster one-on-one relationships with suppliers all in one convenient space? Look no further than the ELEVATE Expo. “The show can be especially valuable for someone starting a business or running a smaller company with several challenges to solve,” says Steven Foster, senior account manager for Gachina Landscape […]
Have you ever asked your team members what your business stands for in their own words? If they respond with a shrug or ‘I’m not sure,’ chances are the company vision has only ever existed in your head, or the team has lost sight of your vision. Preventing Drift If you want to avoid your […]
If you’ve ever thought about selling the business, you probably have a number in your head for how much your company is worth. Unfortunately, this number is often disconnected from reality and will leave you disappointed once you meet with buyers. “Everyone hears about the headline multiple, like SavATree trading at 18 times earnings, and […]
If you’re going to invest in an in-house mechanic role, you want to make sure their time is being used in a productive manner. “For us, in the early days there were days where mechanics might not have something to work on,” says Kevin McHale, principal of McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. “You […]
October is National Crime Prevention Month and a good time to evaluate if your business has the necessary safeguards to protect against and prevent certain crimes from occurring. The list below is not comprehensive, but it includes some of the most common threats your business may face on your property. Equipment and Vehicle Theft One […]
The National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted regulators from the EPA and USDA, as well as individuals from Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, during NALP’s 4th annual Advocacy Field Trip on Oct. 8, 2026. “The goal of this year’s Field Trip is to continue to foster our relationship with regulators at the center of […]
Are you having the difficult conversations in your company, or are you avoiding important discussions in an attempt to keep the peace? Dr. JP Pawliw, co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential and New York Times best-selling author, says this last 8% of the conversation that owners aren’t having is the gap between […]
How often do you find yourself wishing for more time in the day? Mark Pyrah, president of Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, argues that the true problem landscape company owners are facing is decision volume. “You’re making hundreds of small calls a day that don’t need you, and that’s not leadership; it’s being a […]
