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As a landscape professional, part of your business is utilizing your knowledge and educating your clients on opportunities on their property. One of these opportunities is implementing water conservation initiatives. āI feel in our industry our role is to create demand,ā says Chad Sutton, a water resource manager with Gachina Landscape Management, based in Menlo […]
One of the roles of landscape businesses is being a steward of the environment, and you can highlight this purpose to attract more individuals to the industry. You might think job seekers are already aware of how the landscape industry helps care for the planet, but it doesnāt hurt to drive home that concept to […]
The decision to transition from gas to battery-powered equipment is a significant choice. This change provides various benefits but also requires a concerted effort to be implemented effectively. For businesses like BrightView, based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and Serpico, based in Hayward, California, their decision to transition to battery power is driven by who they […]
Youāve probably heard the quote, āIf you build it, they will come.ā This quote is particularly true when it comes to creating a landscape company that women want to work at. āWe have made sure to create a professional atmosphere that is attractive to anyone that wants to be involved with a successful company,ā says […]
Spring has sprung, and it is also prime time for insurance renewal dates. When youāre caught up in the hectic nature of the season, you might not be taking the time to review your policy before its expiration. Drew Garcia, vice president of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, says landscape professionals should be reviewing their policies […]
If you enjoyed last yearās ELEVATE, you donāt want to miss this yearās. ELEVATE is heading to Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 10-13, 2023, and part of the event is an epic night at Gilleyās honkytonk. Billed as the largest honkytonk in the world, Gilleyās started when club owner Sherwood Cryer invited country music legend Mickey […]
Located in Boulder, Colorado, this client desired a landscape and outdoor living design that would imitate the relaxed elegance in the French countryside of a historic estate. The residence is fronted by an extensive circle driveway and a formal courtyard entrance. The back of the home is open, and every single room leads outside. There […]
When NALP CEO Britt Wood took the stage during the closing ceremony of the 47th National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) on March 18, 2023, and asked, āWho had a good time?ā the roar from the students was undeniable. Wood thanked Mississippi State University for hosting this yearās event along with educators Tim Schauwecker and Jason […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Even at the young age of four, Andy Miller knew he either wanted to ādraw flowers or grow flowersā when he grew up. Miller attended vocational school for landscape and floral design in high school. He […]
Consistent rain throughout the first half of NCLCās competition day could not dampen the studentsā spirits as they put their training to the test in 30 different events at Mississippi State University on March 17, 2023. āI knew there was a front coming through, so I came prepared,ā says Cody Kettler, a senior at Sam […]
