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With mergers and acquisitions, a companyās numbers may get the deal done, but how well their culture is integrated will determine whether the partnership succeeds or unravels in the months that follow. Blending company cultures is not a sprint but a marathon that starts well before the papers are signed and continues long after the […]
Landscape companies that integrate robotic mowers into their operations can experience true productivity gains, but success with this technology depends greatly on how it is implemented. While robotic mowers come with a learning curve, investing the time and effort into making them work for your operations now can help pay off in the long run. […]
If you want to know where your business stacks up against high-performing firms or versus organizations that are similar based on employee size, business focus or region, NALPās Financial Benchmark Report is a valuable tool for uncovering areas for improvement. However, benchmark reports cannot be created without participation from companies like your own. The goal […]
Newsletters can be an overlooked communication channel with customers, but for it to be truly useful for your organization, itās important to avoid common pitfalls, hone your mailing lists and ensure long-term consistency. Mistakes to Avoid Lauren Hoogewind, marketing director of the Rocky Mountain Region ā Mariani Premier Group withĀ Designs By Sundown, based in […]
Spring is a chaotic time for landscape maintenance businesses, and it can also be a time when clients are dissatisfied with the service they receive. Typically, this isnāt because your crews are providing subpar work, but rather clientsā expectations are misaligned. When you take the time to communicate early and often with your customers, you […]
Sponsored Content By Lindsey Hoffman Chappell, Ph.D., Green Solutions Team, Envu Every efficient cool-season program starts with the cultural basics to build a dense, low-stress lawn. Unfortunately, most of this is squarely in the hands of clients. A quick reminder is beneficial for clients in the spring about frequent mowing at approximately three inches or […]
While robotic mowers have been around since the 90s, in recent years they have shifted from a novelty that landscape companies merely tested out into a true efficiency tool for operations. Timber Toste, owner of Mow Bot Ltd, based in Longmont, Colorado, admits that originally, he felt that robots were going to take their jobs, […]
If you want to see what modern landscape leadership looks like in a state thatās helping shape the future of the profession, you definitely want to secure your spot at this yearās NALP Field Trip, hosted by Timberline Landscaping in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 17-18, 2026. Timberline is a $45 million firm that specializes […]
Even though inboxes have become crowded over the recent years, sending newsletters can be a powerful strategic communication tool with customers when they are executed properly. Ā Bob Grover, founder and chairman of Pacific Landscape Management, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, says they have had a newsletter since their founding and originally produced, printed and mailed […]
How many times has this happened to you? You interview a candidate who checks all of your boxes and answers the questions perfectly. Yet when they join your company, you quickly discover they lack the work ethic and team skills needed to succeed in the field. This can be a frustrating, but common phenomenon in […]
