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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
So you joined as an NALP member. Now what? Past president Bob Grover, LIC, owner of Pacific Landscape Management, can easily tell you the next step is to lean in. āI have gotten so much out of everything I participate in, whether it be NALP, my local Chamber of Commerce or any charitable organizations I […]
Seasonal color services are something that you can use to set your landscape company apart from others in the commercial landscape maintenance space. Offering a program that provides eye-catching displays throughout the seasons helps enhance your properties and increase customer satisfaction. Because seasonal color is cyclical, you can run the risk of falling into a […]
If you are still busy handling the day-to-day aspects of your company, you probably donāt have the bandwidth to dedicate as much time to recruiting as youād like. Chris Winkler, Coastal Scapes based in Port Aransas, Texas, says their company doesnāt have a full-time recruiting arm to the business, and partnering with a professional recruiter […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. LandCare Promotes Four and Hires Eight New Management LandCare has experienced ambitious growth and, as a result, has promoted several and brought on eight new hires in management and executive roles. Tyler Shannon, Branden Laprade and Jensen Bogan have all been promoted to branch […]
There are numerous types of ornamental grasses, and they can provide texture, movement and beauty to any landscape. These plants can be used as groundcovers, specimen plants, erosion control and vertical design elements. While they require little effort to maintain, they do still benefit from regular care such as pruning and dividing. PruningĀ Whether pruning […]
Operational efficiency can benefit your company in multiple ways. By streamlining your processes, you can eliminate time-consuming tasks, concentrate on your profit centers and save money. Being more efficient can also protect your team from burnout and create a more enjoyable place to work as well. Check out some of the different methods to keep […]
Understanding both your clientsā desires and concerns is critical, not only to close a sale but to ensure you can create a landscape design theyāll ultimately be pleased with. Melding a coupleās different styles can be a challenge, but finding the balance between their budget and their wish list is another aspect you have to […]
As early as elementary school, John Baxter and Ben Filchak were talking about owning businesses and working together. Baxter started cutting lawns in middle school and continued all the way through college. While he attended the University of North Georgia studying business management, he took a course on small business and created a business plan. […]
When you think about fertilization, the first thing that comes to mind is probably your clientsā lawns, but itās important not to forget that other plants in the landscape can benefit from regular fertilization as well, like trees and shrubs. Do Trees Really Need Fertilizer? Treesā needs can often be overlooked by clients unless it […]
The National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) has had a significant impact on the careers of numerous industry members, including NALPās current president, Mike Bogan, CEO of LandCare, based in Frederick, Maryland. āFrom my first job 36 years ago, to my current role today, to my time serving on the NALP board, I have benefited from […]
