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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
When hiring, finding individuals with a background and skills in the landscape industry is highly desirable. However, any employer can tell you these types of hires are few and far between, but you can go about building your own skilled workforce with a strong training program in place. As labor challenges continue, more landscape company […]
Thanksgiving is almost here, and while itās common to think about what youāre thankful for in your personal life, having an attitude of gratitude for your professional life can also help you realize just how much you have to be thankful for. Being grateful helps people feel more positive emotions, deal with adversity, and build […]
To leaf blow or not to leaf blow? That is the question. While some propose skipping collecting leaves entirely, thereās a little bit more nuance to this question and what to do with your clientsā leaves this fall. Where the leaves have fallen will help determine your course of action. While leaves in heavily wooded […]
If you want to become a destination workplace for landscape employees, one benefit to consider offering is a workplace wellness program. A wellness program could include anything from having an on-site gym or fitness classes to mental health resources. Research has shown that promoting employee health and well-being can result in a positive impact on […]
The transition from military service to the civilian workforce can be a significant challenge for veterans. However, the landscape industry provides the opportunity for them to have a new mission-driven purpose along with camaraderie. āWe simply need to learn how to translate and bridge our industry to what comes natural to our veterans,ā says Tim […]
Has your lawn or landscape company been mulling over the feasibility of adding electric vehicles (EVs) to your fleet? Much like the electrification of handheld equipment and mowers, thereās more to this process than simply swapping out your gas vehicles for electric models. āSpeaking to fleet managers or operations managers at landscape companies, one […]
From synergy in acquisitions, safety, strategic growth or sustainability, these industry companies are stand-outs. Synergy Star Since Mariani Landscape decided to be the best residential landscape company in the world with their āfamily of family companiesā in December 2020, they have added 12 family-owned companies to their organization. They also created the Mariani Premier Group […]
āThatāll never happen to meā can be a common thought as you hear stories of disasters taking place. However, the truth is many incidents happen when people least expect it. While most misfortunes are unforeseen and thereās little that could be done to prevent them from occurring, how you respond to these types of emergencies […]
This property, located in the lakeview district of Chicago, Illinois, was surrounded by a harsh urban environment. The homeowners decided to remodel the property, leaving the surrounding area devoid of any landscaping. Desiring a degree of separation from the city and space for more experiences at their home, the client turned to Mariani Landscape, thanks […]
Mike Rorie has influenced thousands in the landscape industry with his wisdom and his work on software systems like GIS Dynamics and GoiLawn.com. For his contributions to the industry, he was named the 2023 Lifetime Leadership Award winner at ELEVATE. āItās a great honor to be recognized by an industry you spent your whole life […]
