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Year: 2020

Industry Growth Council Shares HOA/Commercial Landscape Market Survey Report Results

The Industry Growth Council of the National Association of Landscape Professionals conducted an HOA/Commercial Landscape Market Survey in partnership with the Community Associations Institute to gauge the perception of commercial landscape professionals by Community Associations managers. 568 Community Association managers responded to the survey. Below are some of the takeaways from the survey. As for […]

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In Memoriam: J. Landon Reeve IV, a Gentleman of the Industry

J. Landon Reeve IV, founder of Chapel Valley Landscape Co., passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. He was 79 years old. Growing up, Reeve, LIC, spent five years working a part-time job at Bluemount Nursery, a perennial grower and wholesaler in Maryland, and his love for horticulture grew from there. He earned a […]

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Sun Valley Landscaping Offers Healthcare Hero Giveaway

Many companies are searching for methods to give back and express their gratitude to healthcare workers and one way Sun Valley Landscaping is using its resources is by offering a Healthcare Hero Landscape Makeover Giveaway. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company called for individuals to nominate a healthcare hero or first responder who is making an impact […]

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Will Dalzell of Dalzell Design Landscaping Is Taking a Franchise Approach to Managing Different Offices

Will Dalzell, owner of Dalzell Design Landscaping in North Augusta, South Carolina, says that he has always worked outside. Early on his jobs were always working on golf courses and when he went to school for Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia, he assumed he’d ultimately get into designing golf courses. Instead, he fell […]

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NALP Members in the News: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc., Hoffman Landscapes, Grunder Landscaping Co.

Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. announces strategic shift for U.S. and Canadian markets As a result of a re-evaluation by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), it has decided to shift to a service-focused operation in the United States and Canada markets […]

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First Individuals Complete the Landscape Management Apprenticeship Program

Merino Landscape, Inc., based in San Diego, California, is the first company with individuals to complete NALP’s Landscape Management Apprenticeship Program (LMAP), with three apprentices finishing the program in May. While typically it takes apprentices 12 to 15 months to complete the program, apprentices Julien Alcaraz, Jaime Alcaraz and Krystian Merino were able to finish […]

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Horticulture at Home: Invention, Adaptation and the Resurgence of Victory Gardens: Episode 2 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In the second episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software and Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape spoke with Jenn Myers, a 20+ year veteran of the professional landscape industry. Myers brings a unique perspective to her role as Senior Director of Workforce […]

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The Rose and Thorn of Working at Home: Episode 1 of the New Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

The NALP Young Professionals Network has launched a new podcast called Growing in the Green Industry. The first episode is hosted by Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape, and Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape. They share insights on how […]

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Serpico Landscaping Shares How They Are Staying Safe and Operating Lean

Like other landscaping companies currently operating during the pandemic, Serpico Landscaping has rolled out a number of operational practices to keep crews and clients safe. From deep cleaning their facilities and equipment every day to providing masks and gloves for all employees, Serpico says they’re taking COVID-19 safety precautions seriously. While many companies have implemented […]

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GreenCare for Troops Expands Services to Include Healthcare Workers

Project EverGreen is known for giving back to military families with its GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops programs, and now it has expanded its complimentary services to help those serving on the healthcare front lines. ā€œThe people that volunteer with our program a lot of them want to give back to the military in their […]

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