2024 - Page 6 of 37 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Year: 2024

Landscapes of the Month: Giving Life to an Urban Wall

This unique hotel sticks out among the concrete jungle of New York City, New York. For seven years, John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, based in Congers, New York, has maintained the stunning ivy wall that greets visitors, leading them to win a 2024 Gold Award of Excellence. Two members of the John Mini team share the […]

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Tailoring Your Employee Appreciation: How To Make Every Team Member Feel Valued

Taking the time to show appreciation for your employees is not something you should take lightly. It may seem like an optional feel-good practice, but it has a direct effect on employee motivation and productivity. According to a survey by Nectar, 83.6% of employees feel recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work. Another 77.9% […]

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Restore the Past to Secure the Future: Installing Prairies and Natural Landscapes for Sustainability

Healthy plants depend on pollinators and other wildlife to flourish. However, much of the American native prairie, woodlands, and wetlands have disappeared, replaced by concrete, asphalt and non-native plantings that require more upkeep and do not support the local ecosystem. ā€œIn England in the 1700s and 1800s, the norm was to have lawns around the […]

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Takeaways from On Tour with Smith Grounds Management

Smith Grounds Management, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, provides lawn and landscape services to hundreds of commercial properties and HOAs. Chip Smith started the company in 1988. The company has around 120 employees during the peak season and currently earns $13 million in annual revenue. Smith Grounds Management hosted landscape professionals at their headquarters […]

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A New Era of Savings With Kress

Sponsored content Discover unprecedented savings and efficiency with Kress Commercial’s landscaping solutions In the dynamic landscaping industry, where time and resources are limited, Kress Commercial introduces a revolutionary approach to savings and productivity with its innovative 8-minute CyberSystem and cutting-edge outdoor power equipment. This marks a new era in landscape management, offering unparalleled benefits that […]

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Level Up: Specialization Fuels ALPHA Landscapes’ Success

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. ALPHA Landscapes, based in Johnston, Iowa, has been growing at a rapid pace, going from four employees in 2019 to 45 people on staff now. Riley Marvin, president of ALPHA, started out like many others in […]

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Veterans In Landscape Network Helps Heroes Thrive in Landscape Careers

Veterans Day is a time to honor America’s military members for their loyalty and service, but it can also be a time to reflect on how you support your veteran employees. One way is encouraging them to participate in NALP’s Veterans in Landscape Network (VILN). This network provides a space for veterans to connect with […]

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The Blueprint for Building an Effective Advisory Board

If you have reached the point in your company’s journey where it becomes clear you need the expertise of an advisory board, there are a number of considerations to build your board successfully. Not only do you have to find engaged, knowledgeable individuals but you also have to determine how they will be compensated and […]

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Inside ELEVATE 2024: Attendees Leave with Unforgettable Experiences and Inspiration

ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, broke records again with nearly 2,500 attendees convening at Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024, for education, inspiration and recreation. ā€œThis year’s ELEVATE, hands down, is the best one yet, and I’m not just saying that,ā€ says Pam Dooley, NALP chair and owner of Plants Creative […]

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Landscape Professionals Share How to Make the Most of NCLC

If you’re planning to attend the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, next year at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, on March 19-22, 2025, you want to make sure your team gets the most out of the event. Check out some of the advice other landscape companies have […]

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