June 2024 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Month: June 2024

Technically Speaking: To Bag or Not to Bag Lawn Clippings

The question of what to do with a client’s lawn clippings after mowing is one that can arise, especially due to certain misconceptions. Some customers may believe bagging is necessary because they’ve seen mowers with bagger attachments, they’re concerned leaving grass clippings will cause thatch buildup, or they just don’t like the appearance of the […]

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What Does a Good Day Look Like For Your Lawn and Landscape Business?

Have you ever sat down and thought about what a good day looks like for your company? You know what the bad days look like. Employees don’t show up for work. A truck or mower refuses to start. An infuriated client calls. Materials are late for a job you’re already behind on. The list can […]

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NALP Foundation Lays the Groundwork for Industry Careers at SkillsUSA

2024 marks the NALP Foundation’s third year attending the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta as the industry pushes to bring a national landscape competition at the high school level. SkillsUSA serves as a workforce development organization representing 130 in-demand occupational areas, from plumbing and carpentry to architectural drafting and heavy equipment operation. […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Community Garden for a Corporate Campus

Ohio is home to a wide range of industry leaders, including the headquarters for Scott’sMiracle-Gro, near Marysville. This campus aims to serve both employees and the community with various laboratories for research and a community garden that everyone can enjoy. To design and create these gardens, the company brought in Hidden Creek Landscaping, based in […]

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Survey Says: Homeowners Plan To Invest In Outdoor Oases This Summer

Thumbtack recently polled over 1,000 homeowners nationwide how they’re maximizing their curb appeal and how they’re investing in their landscapes. Nearly one-third of respondents (29%) reported they intend to spend up to $5,000 improving their outdoor spaces this summer. The number one project on their list was landscaping, with 62% of homeowners planning to tackle […]

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BrightView Renovates Historic Oldest Ballpark in the Country for MLB Game

The first baseball game played at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, was in August 1910. On June 20, it hosted the first regular-season MLB game in the state between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. Rickwood Field was home to the Birmingham Barons and was the first minor league ballpark made from […]

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Attracting Leads: Exploring SEO Efforts for Your Landscape Business

In today’s digital day and age, when you start looking into some of the different methods to reach and attract leads, SEO might be a term that gets thrown around. George Copeland, chief innovation officer for Gozango, a lead-generating marketing platform, says depending on the goals of your business, SEO can be a great way […]

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Six Safety Steps to Control Overhead Costs

Putting safety first in your lawn and landscape company has numerous benefits. Not only are your team members able to return home safely each day, but reducing accidents and injuries also lowers overhead costs like downtime, workers’ comp and insurance premiums. You may not be able to prevent incidents from happening entirely, but taking a […]

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Leaving Your Comfort Zone: How to Test New Concepts and Innovations in Your Landscape Company

It can be so easy to stick to the status quo when running your lawn or landscape business. Often, when you finally get to that sweet spot where things are running smoothly the last thing you want to do is disrupt it by adding new processes, equipment or technology. “I think you have to be […]

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Accelerate: Batteries Included – What We Offer to Support Your Transition

Sponsored content by Team Attentive.ai Switching your business management software is a monumental decision. At Attentive.ai, we understand the weight of this commitment, and we’re here to ensure a smooth transition to Accelerate, our AI-powered end-to-end business management software for landscapers. Here are the three main concerns landscaping business owners face when making this switch […]

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