August 17, 2026 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Day: August 17, 2026

Long-Term or Short-Term? Choosing the Right Equipment Loan for Your Business

When purchasing equipment, you have to decide whether a shorter loan with a higher interest rate or a longer loan with a lower interest rate is the best choice for your business. The answer greatly depends on whether your cash can be deployed elsewhere at a return above the rate spread. ā€œAsk one question first: […]

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Restoring an Overgrown Quarry

For many years, this quarry was a notable feature of this private school in Dallas, Texas. Over time, the site became neglected, overgrown with vegetation. This led to safety concerns for students and reduced the visual appeal of the area. To restore order, the school reached out to Southern Botanical, Inc., based in Dallas. Their […]

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Meet Keven Stratton Jr., the 2026 Advocate of the Year

Keven Stratton Jr., general counsel with Stratton Landscape Group, based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, has been involved in advocacy ever since he graduated from college. In his early roles, he organized grassroots outreach efforts and helped educate people on what a more principled approach to immigration policy could look like for the state. Now, he […]

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Meet Josh Canfield, the 2026 Young Professional of the Year

Josh Canfield, founder, president and CEO of Pinstripe Lawn Care & Landscaping, has been growing his company rapidly, scaling the business up to $6 million in annual revenue in six years, with 90% of the business coming from maintenance and enhancement work. Canfield’s impressive growth and commitment to innovation in the industry earned him the […]

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Meet Nada Duna, the 2026 Woman Leader of the Year

Nada Duna, chief operating officer of the maintenance division for Gothic Landscape, based in Valencia, California, has worked her way up through the industry and is known for her ability to connect with and inspire diverse teams, as well as her lifelong passion for horticulture. Her 36-plus-year career of mentoring and empowering others earned her […]

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Meet Bob Grover, the 2026 Lifetime Leader of the Year

Bob Grover, founder and chairman of Pacific Landscape Management, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, has been raising the professionalism of the industry for the past 50 years. For his selfless support of the industry and his commitment to lifting individuals within his organization, Grover has been named the 2026 Lifetime Leader of the Year.   ā€œReceiving […]

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