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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
The landscape industry faces numerous challenges, including hiring, inflation and equipment delays. NALP touched base with members from across the country to see how theyāve been responding to these issues and preparing for them next year. Hiring and H-2B When it comes to hiring, it has never been an easy task, but most companies have […]
The landscape industry frequently comes under fire for issues including the use of gas-powered equipment, synthetic weed control and water management. āIf we look at anything at the macro level, there is usually some grain of truth and validity,ā says Roscoe Klausing, founder and owner of Klausing Group. āIt is when we get into the […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. BrightView Names New CEO BrightView has appointed Dale A. Asplund as the new president and CEO starting Oct. 1, 2023. Along with his appointment as CEO, he will join the BrightView board as a director on that date. Asplund succeeds interim president and CEO […]
If you want to break into the snow removal sector and donāt have the customer base to support the division yet, becoming a subcontractor can be a helpful solution. āI tell guys that donāt have experience if you can find a good contractor in your marketplace and become a subcontractor for them, thatās not only […]
Business has been going well for many NALP members across the country this year. Most are cautiously optimistic about 2024 and expect to see continued growth. They are also exploring battery power and robotic mower options as they prepare for the future. Business This Year Companies like Weed Man in the Mid-Atlantic, Lawn Butler, based in […]
Itās natural to want to find employees who have years of experience in the landscape industry and have the necessary skill set so you donāt have to spend quite so much time training them. However, that caliber of team member isnāt always readily available, so you have to keep your eyes peeled for the next […]
Versatility and productivity are two ideal traits when it comes to equipment in the landscape industry and UTVs are able to deliver on both. āI think more and more landscape professionals are seeing the benefits of having a UTV in their fleet,ā says Maureen McCormack, go-to-market manager for Gator Utility Vehicles for John Deere. āThey […]
The future isnāt set in stone, but it is something that many ELEVATE exhibitors think about and prepare for. Knowing where the industry and consumer demand are trending can help you set your lawn or landscape company up for better success. If you want to see the cutting edge when it comes to technology, robotics, […]
Hiring is hard, but companies that invest in their people and promote internally enjoy many benefits, from improved employee productivity and retention rates to significant savings in both time and money. āHiring from within is important for the culture and growth of your company,ā says Jennifer Jorge, COO and partner of King GREEN. āWhen people […]
Because landscape and lawn care services are mostly discretional purchases and there is an abundance of choice when it comes to providers, itās critical you can persuade your client base to select you over other options. Your marketing efforts can be highly effective at influencing consumer behavior if you consider some of the main factors […]
