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Year: 2024

Campfire Conversations and Cutting-Edge Tech: Takeaways from ELEVATE Expo 2024

Landscape industry leaders saw some of the latest innovations and technology on the Expo show floor during ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. This year’s event featured 205 exhibiting companies covering everything from software solutions to prototypes of mower models coming to market in the near future. ā€œIt’s the place where you’re going […]

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Budgeting Isn’t Optional: Practices to Ensure Success

Ideally, your company has been budgeting from day one, but many landscape companies have been guilty of not truly budgeting in earnest for years. The good news is your business can benefit from adding a budgeting process no matter how long you’ve been operating or how big you’ve become. When to Budget If you’ve decided […]

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ELEVATE Opening Main Stage Speaker Highlights Habits for Choosing Happiness

If someone told you there are people studying the science of happiness, you might be a little skeptical. How can someone possibly measure such an intangible concept? However, the opening session Main Stage speaker, Shawn Achor, author of ā€œThe Happiness Advantage,ā€ made this practice his profession. He shared multiple insights from his studies with attendees […]

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Provide Water Savings to Clients with Irrigation System Evaluations

Conducting irrigation system evaluations for your customers can help with optimal water efficiency, improved plant health and increased customer satisfaction. Dan Duren, Badgerland Irrigation & Lighting Service, based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, says how frequently you should review irrigation systems will vary based on your location. In the Midwest, he recommends at least once per season, […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Blending Nature and Aesthetics

When this property opened in 1959, it was home to a popular amusement park near Boston, Massachusetts. The park didn’t last, but the site was transformed into a thriving corporate hub. With over 150 acres that include buildings, ponds, and walking paths, the landscape needs the right balance of care for the tenants and the […]

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Embrace the Battery Revolution With Kress

Sponsored Content – Visit ELEVATE booth 1713 to learn more. Kress Commercial’s 8-Minute Cybersystem Leads the Transformation of the Lawn Care Industry The lawn care industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Hundreds of municipalities have banned various types of gas-powered lawn equipment, and the industry as a whole is facing increasing pressure to make gas-powered […]

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Safety Culture: Mitigate Drowsy Driving After the Time Change

Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November at 2 a.m. and while ā€˜falling back’ technically provides an extra hour of sleep, it can also throw off people’s circadian rhythm, resulting in increased drowsiness. Drowsy driving is impaired driving so it is critical your team understands the importance of being well-rested before getting […]

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Recognizing and Managing Common Tree Diseases in Autumn

Autumn is a beautiful time of the year for your clients’ trees to show off their fall foliage. However, weak trees can fall victim to various diseases during this period as well. While some diseases cause mainly aesthetic issues to trees, others can pose a fatal threat. Leaf Spot Leaf spot diseases can be caused […]

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Best Practices To Operate Battery-Powered OPE All Day Long

Sponsored Content – Visit ELEVATE booth 1713 to learn more. With advanced technology, Kress Commercial battery-powered OPE not only delivers superior performance and longevity but also considerable cost savings from day one. Here’s how landscapers can maximize battery benefit and efficiency: Understand Your Battery Understanding different battery technologies can inform purchasing decisions and help get […]

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Five Business Topics That Aren’t as Scary as You Might Think

If you’re like many landscape company owners, you started your business because you have a love for working outside and caring for plants. However, a business comes with a number of topics that can leave you feeling out of your depth if you don’t have the right background knowledge. Yet, some of these aspects of the […]

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