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In 2017, Ideal Landscape Group, based in St. Louis, Missouri, really started putting effort into cultivating their company culture. Their efforts to create a better culture paid off as this year they were named one of the 2022 Top Workplaces in St. Louis by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. To be considered for this list an […]
In season 3, episode 10 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, members of the NALP Women in Landscape Network (WILN) took over the podcast. Jenny Girard with RM Landscape and Stephanie Leveling with the Integra Group hosted this week’s podcast. Girard earned her associate degree in science and mathematics before moving on to […]
Talk of a possible recession is a major topic in the news cycle right now. From rampant inflation to continued supply chain woes, the general attitude about the economy has been quite negative. What remains to be seen is if a recession is actually coming in the near future. Curtis Dubay, chief economist in the […]
In the workplace, it’s incredibly important to create an approachable environment that will encourage employees to want to come to work every day and give their best possible performance. It’s crucial to avoid a negative atmosphere, so, how exactly can you make the workplace more welcoming? Start Off Prepared It’s beneficial to know a bit […]
One of the major benefits of attending NALP events is the opportunity to network with other industry peers. If you’re planning to attend ELEVATE, make sure to head to the expo show floor, which opens at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Here you’ll find experts who offer the equipment, products and technology solutions you […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Blue Claw Associates, Inc., based in Osterville, Massachusetts, has experienced explosive growth over the past four years. They’ve gone from having two employees in 2018 to 59 on staff currently. However, this isn’t owner Ian McCarthy’s […]
As I am writing this article, we are witnessing a heat wave impacting much of the U.S. and this brings about a significant impact on cool-season grasses, as this weather pattern impacts turfgrass growth and overall appearance. On the other hand, warm-season grasses thrive in the summer months; however, the hot and humid weather conditions […]
If you’re looking for new recruiting and retention tools for your staff, one option is providing a profit-sharing plan. If your company is winning in terms of profitability, this program can help ensure your team is winning as well. Pros and Cons One of the main benefits of a profit-sharing plan is it helps make […]
With seasonal businesses, efficiency is everything. You can’t add more hours to the day, but you can use your time wisely by taking advantage of a wide range of technology. “It’s all about being more efficient,” says Tom Gardocki, owner of New Era Excavation, LLC, based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. “Technology should equal efficiency if […]
With landscaping companies across the country rolling out all-electric lawn maintenance crews, it should be no surprise that electric construction equipment would find its way to the landscape industry as well. Electric construction equipment isn’t completely new, as hybrid diesel-electric machines have existed for a while. The most recent debuts in compact construction equipment are […]