August 2026 - Page 3 of 3 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Month: August 2026

What Safety Metrics Actually Predict Future Incidents?

You wouldn’t want your low fuel light to only come on after you’ve already run out of gas, so why would you want to solely rely on lagging indicators when it comes to gauging your company’s overall safety? ā€œWhile injury rates and claims data are important, they only tell the story after an event has […]

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Determining The Smartest Places to Leverage AI in Your Landscape Business

In the field, almost everyone operates at the same speed. A solid crew will build the same size patio in the same amount of time, regardless of the company they work for. ā€œThe real separation between struggling and thriving happens back at the office, in how well the work gets managed and how well knowledge […]

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Creating Effective Front-Line Incentive Plans Ā Ā 

If you want to change what happens on a property, you have to change what the person standing on the property is focused on and rewarded for. This is where front-line incentive programs come in. ā€œBase pay buys the job,ā€ says Joe Socolof, COO of Landscape Workshop. ā€œIncentives don’t buy effort; they direct attention. A […]

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The 101: Calculating the Cost of Capital for Your Landscape Business

When deciding where to invest money in the business, are you taking the time to calculate the cost of capital or going off gut instincts alone? While you may be able to afford the monthly payment on a new piece of equipment, you also need to ask if it is the best use of your […]

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Tree CSI: How Forensic Analysis Reveals the Real Cause of Tree Death

It’s common for a forensics team to be called in to investigate the questionable death of a person, but are you taking the time to conduct a forensic analysis when a tree dies on your customer’s property? ā€œConducting forensic analysis on dead, dying or failed trees can give a plethora of information and insight into […]

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