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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
This winter has marked the return of snow for many landscape contractors after a considerable drought. One of the workhorses of the snow and ice management business is salt, as it can lower the freezing point of water, but overuse of this material can be hazardous to the environment. As you reflect on the […]
Whether you call them safety rodeos, equipment rodeos, or some other name, spring training kickoff events can set your team off on the right foot and ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to safety and equipment operations. Kristin Hunt, safety rodeo coordinator for Monarch Landscape Management, based in Houston, Texas, says […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Mariani Premier Group Acquires Galbraith Grounds Management Galbraith Grounds Management marks Mariani Premier Groupās 18th acquisition. This boutique landscape management firm specializes in the construction and care of Atlanta residential landscapes. Founded in 2000 by Marc Galbraith, GGM is known for exceptional property care […]
When you are recruiting, itās critical to use every tool in your toolbox and this includes social media platforms. āThe traditional approach that lawn and landscape companies historically took toward recruiting no longer yields the same results,ā says Corey Halstead, co-owner of HALSTEAD Media. āThe outdated notion of posting a job opening on a board and […]
Training is a necessary aspect of the lawn and landscape business. It also does not stop with new hires after their onboarding process. āRoutine training is super important,ā says Justin Gamester, president of Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, based in Eliot, Maine. āTraining is not a one-day thing. Teaching your people to have the customer […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. STIHL Names New Vice President of Marketing Eric Bjorling has been named the vice president of marketing of STIHL, Inc. He will be responsible for leading the development of U.S. brand and retail marketing communications strategies, including national advertising programs, public relations, merchandising, and […]
SunWorks Landscape Partners, based in Carrollton, Texas, was founded in 2021 and has already reached No. 55 on Lawn & Landscapeās Top 100 list for 2023. āWe are proud of what we have accomplished and are grateful to work with so many dedicated and talented teammates,ā says Nate Carlson, CEO of SunWorks Landscape Partners. āOur […]
Safety is paramount in the landscape maintenance business and even when you take human operators out of the equation, you still have to consider how robotic mowers will perform around pedestrians and other obstacles. Autonomy in Mowers Versus Cars A primary concern that can keep lawn and landscape companies hesitant about implementing robotic mowers is […]
Your customers spend a significant amount of time on social media platforms, so itās natural to have a presence there as part of your marketing efforts. Taking the time to craft quality social media posts can make potential customers stop scrolling and consider contacting your landscape business. This calls for professional photos and videos that […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. At the age of 18, Steve Corrigan, president of Mountain View Landscapes, Inc., based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, landed his first commercial client when an apartment manager told him they were looking for someone to cut the […]
