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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
If you have reached the point in your companyās journey where it becomes clear you need the expertise of an advisory board, there are a number of considerations to build your board successfully. Not only do you have to find engaged, knowledgeable individuals but you also have to determine how they will be compensated and […]
ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, broke records again with nearly 2,500 attendees convening at Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024, for education, inspiration and recreation. āThis year’s ELEVATE, hands down, is the best one yet, and Iām not just saying that,ā says Pam Dooley, NALP chair and owner of Plants Creative […]
If youāre planning to attend the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, next year at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, on March 19-22, 2025, you want to make sure your team gets the most out of the event. Check out some of the advice other landscape companies have […]
Landscape industry leaders saw some of the latest innovations and technology on the Expo show floor during ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. This yearās event featured 205 exhibiting companies covering everything from software solutions to prototypes of mower models coming to market in the near future. āItās the place where youāre going […]
Ideally, your company has been budgeting from day one, but many landscape companies have been guilty of not truly budgeting in earnest for years. The good news is your business can benefit from adding a budgeting process no matter how long youāve been operating or how big youāve become. When to Budget If youāve decided […]
If someone told you there are people studying the science of happiness, you might be a little skeptical. How can someone possibly measure such an intangible concept? However, the opening session Main Stage speaker, Shawn Achor, author of āThe Happiness Advantage,ā made this practice his profession. He shared multiple insights from his studies with attendees […]
Conducting irrigation system evaluations for your customers can help with optimal water efficiency, improved plant health and increased customer satisfaction. Dan Duren, Badgerland Irrigation & Lighting Service, based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, says how frequently you should review irrigation systems will vary based on your location. In the Midwest, he recommends at least once per season, […]
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November at 2 a.m. and while āfalling backā technically provides an extra hour of sleep, it can also throw off peopleās circadian rhythm, resulting in increased drowsiness. Drowsy driving is impaired driving so it is critical your team understands the importance of being well-rested before getting […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year for your clientsā trees to show off their fall foliage. However, weak trees can fall victim to various diseases during this period as well. While some diseases cause mainly aesthetic issues to trees, others can pose a fatal threat. Leaf Spot Leaf spot diseases can be caused […]
If youāre like many landscape company owners, you started your business because you have a love for working outside and caring for plants. However, a business comes with a number of topics that can leave you feeling out of your depth if you donāt have the right background knowledge. Yet, some of these aspects of the […]
