October 2026 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Month: October 2026

Less Labor. Less Guesswork. More Performance.

Sponsored Content | EarthPlanterĀ® Commercial self-watering planters that can go two weeks or more between waterings. Containers add color and structure to a property, but keeping them looking good all season means watering runs, truck time, and crew hours at every site. EarthPlanterĀ® commercial self-watering planters are designed to take the burden off, all while […]

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From AI to Autonomous Mowing: What to See at ELEVATE Expo

ELEVATE Expo isn’t your typical trade show floor. It is designed to be your one-stop shop for solutions when it comes to managing labor, boosting productivity and protecting profit margins. Attendees are able to have meaningful conversations with exhibitors and discover which products make sense for their operations. ā€œI always tell people there’s nothing that […]

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How to Speed Up Your Landscape Sales Process with Technology

In the age of instant gratification, the longer it takes you to get a bid out to a client, the more likely it is they’ve already gone with someone who was faster. The problem is whether you’re a lawn care or a landscape company, the estimating portion of sales can be a time-consuming process where […]

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How to Navigate the ELEVATE Expo Like a Pro

It’s easy to wander the ELEVATE Expo aimlessly, but doing so can cause you to miss out on valuable connections and innovations that solve challenges your company is facing. If you want to maximize your experience, it all comes down to intentionality. How you prepare before the event, what you do during the Expo and […]

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How to Protect Your Margins When Operating Costs Rise

Have you found yourself dealing with profitless prosperity where your sales and revenue are growing but your margins continue to shrink? If so, you’re not alone. According to the 2026 Financial Benchmark Report, 52% of respondents listed maintaining profit levels as a major concern. Additionally, 56% of companies cited increased operating costs as their second-highest […]

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Decoding Business Value: An In-depth Discussion on How to Value Your Business

You may assume business valuations only matter if you’re looking to sell the business, but it is also critical for your growth planning, succession, ownership transition and long-term strategy. ā€œWe have tons of owners who come to us and say, ā€˜I’m ready to sell my company,’ and then it gets stalled for six months a […]

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Beyond the Basics: Exploring Programmable Holiday Lighting

Holiday lighting has come a long way from standard string lights along rooflines. While traditional lighting remains popular, utilizing programmable lighting technology allows contractors to stand out from the competition and offer something more dynamic for clients looking to take their displays to the next level. Kirk Brown, owner of Dynamic Celebration Lighting, based in […]

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Creating a Luxurious Haven for Entertaining

As the owners of this Utah home pondered their future landscape, they had a clear goal: Create a fun space they’ll never have to leave. This property outside of Salt Lake City has room to entertain groups of any size. It also has a river and numerous plantings. Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah, was […]

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How ELEVATE Expo Saves You Time and Money

Wondering where you can find tools, technology and foster one-on-one relationships with suppliers all in one convenient space? Look no further than the ELEVATE Expo. ā€œThe show can be especially valuable for someone starting a business or running a smaller company with several challenges to solve,ā€ says Steven Foster, senior account manager for Gachina Landscape […]

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Has Your Team Lost Sight of Your Company Vision?

Have you ever asked your team members what your business stands for in their own words? If they respond with a shrug or ā€˜I’m not sure,’ chances are the company vision has only ever existed in your head, or the team has lost sight of your vision. Preventing Drift If you want to avoid your […]

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