November 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Month: November 2020

Faces of the Industry: Karen Wilkinson

Karen Wilkinson says entering the landscape industry was the greatest leap of faith she could have made for her career. She says when she was presented with the opportunity to become a leader, she was very hesitant and frankly, scared. “I found a passion and a great sense fulfillment that makes each day unique,” she […]

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Here’s Looking Toward 2021

While none of us have a crystal ball handy, many lawn and landscape professionals are wondering what 2021 has in store. As we sit here on the cusp of a whole new year, it’s hard not to reflect upon 2020 and the unexpected twists and turns it took us on as an industry. Across the […]

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Member Spotlight: Carlito Suarez, Lawns By Carlito

Carlito Suarez is the owner of Lawns By Carlito, based in Durham, North Carolina. He grew up in the Dominican Republic and loved working with his hands. After spending 20 years working in agriculture, his wife’s job brought her back to the U.S. He decided it was an opportunity to try something new. “When I […]

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How It Started & How It’s Going: Episode 25 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In the 25th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape and Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape discuss their previous podcast episodes. In this podcast, they reflect back on the first […]

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Give Thanks: Expressing Gratitude to Employees

As the year draws to a close, the last two months often become a time for reflection and thankfulness. One thing many lawn and landscape companies are grateful for is their hardworking staff who keep the business running. Taking the time to express gratitude to employees on a regular basis can be extremely helpful when […]

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Veterans Share Their Experience in the Landscape Industry

Today marks Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor America’s veterans for their service and sacrifice. We caught up with a handful of veterans who have transitioned from the military into the lawn care and landscape industry. How They Ended Up in the Industry Alejandro Fairley, served in the Army for nine years. He […]

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Design/Build: What to Know about Working in the Winter

While it can be tempting to settle your company down for a long winter’s nap if you don’t offer snow removal services, winter is prime time to be selling, designing and, sometimes, even installing landscapes. “Selling there’s never a time not to sell in my opinion,” says Barry Burkholder, co-owner of Burkholder Landscape based in […]

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Level Up: R&R Landscaping Doesn’t Compromise on Their Identity

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. R&R Landscaping based in Auburn, Alabama, doesn’t have an ideal company size they’re focused on reaching. Instead, they focus on their ideal client and ideal employee. “Successfully attracting those two groups of people drives our future […]

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Business Smarts: Franchising as a Form of Growth

If you are wanting to grow your business, franchising your operations is one route to consider. This is a path that calls for careful consideration but can be the right fit for your company if it lines up with your goals. Questions to Ask There are many questions you need to ask to determine if […]

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NALP Members in the News: Sperber, ECHO, STIHL and McHale Landscape Design

Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Sperber Landscape Companies Partners with Crystal Greens Landscape Inc. Sperber Landscape Companies (SLC) has partnered with Crystal Greens Landscape Inc., based in Clackamas, Oregon. This partnership marks SLC’s emergence into the Pacific Northwest marketplace. Crystal Greens was founded in 1990 and has multiple facilities […]

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