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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Carlito Suarez is the owner of Lawns By Carlito, based in Durham, North Carolina. He grew up in the Dominican Republic and loved working with his hands. After spending 20 years working in agriculture, his wifeās job brought her back to the U.S. He decided it was an opportunity to try something new. āWhen I […]
In the 25th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape and Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape discuss their previous podcast episodes. In this podcast, they reflect back on the first […]
As the year draws to a close, the last two months often become a time for reflection and thankfulness. One thing many lawn and landscape companies are grateful for is their hardworking staff who keep the business running. Taking the time to express gratitude to employees on a regular basis can be extremely helpful when […]
Today marks Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor Americaās veterans for their service and sacrifice. We caught up with a handful of veterans who have transitioned from the military into the lawn care and landscape industry. How They Ended Up in the Industry Alejandro Fairley, served in the Army for nine years. He […]
While it can be tempting to settle your company down for a long winterās nap if you donāt offer snow removal services, winter is prime time to be selling, designing and, sometimes, even installing landscapes. āSelling thereās never a time not to sell in my opinion,ā says Barry Burkholder, co-owner of Burkholder Landscape based in […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. R&R Landscaping based in Auburn, Alabama, doesnāt have an ideal company size theyāre focused on reaching. Instead, they focus on their ideal client and ideal employee. āSuccessfully attracting those two groups of people drives our future […]
If you are wanting to grow your business, franchising your operations is one route to consider. This is a path that calls for careful consideration but can be the right fit for your company if it lines up with your goals. Questions to Ask There are many questions you need to ask to determine if […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Sperber Landscape Companies Partners with Crystal Greens Landscape Inc. Sperber Landscape Companies (SLC) has partnered with Crystal Greens Landscape Inc., based in Clackamas, Oregon. This partnership marks SLC’s emergence into the Pacific Northwest marketplace. Crystal Greens was founded in 1990 and has multiple facilities […]
In the 24th episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape and Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape talked to Warren Gorowitz, director of corporate social responsibility with Hunter Industries. Gorowitz is […]
Having a safe company does not only mean fewer accidents and lower insurance and workersā comp costs. Being a safe organization helps retain and attract the right people to your company. āNo one wants to come to work and have the risk of being injured,ā says Paul Lutz, director of safety and fleet operations for […]
