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What started as a common tool in the golf industry has begun to make its way into the landscape industry as more companies discover the uses of plant growth regulators in their operations. āPGRs are working for you on the job site, even when youāre not,ā says Andy Scott, product manager for PBI-Gordon. āTheyāre performing […]
Nearly 500 landscape and lawn professionals volunteered their skills and time during the 27th Renewal & Remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall on July 17, 2023. āLandscape and lawn care professionals love to give back and the annual Renewal & Remembrance event allows them to use their horticulture skills to care […]
Do you struggle with clients not knowing that youāve provided service? In some cases, itās obvious when work has been completed, such as snow being gone from a parking lot, but there are other services where clients may question if your crews have been to the site at all. Providing proof of service is a […]
Colorado State University understands that to reach the next generation, they must educate them about the career opportunities in the landscape industry early on. That is why the CSU Landscape Design and Contracting program and the CSU Extension hosted the inaugural Green Industry Field Day on May 2 this year. āThe industry that we work […]
You canāt slow down time, but you can slow plants with the help of plant growth regulators. These products can be used in various settings and serve as yet another way for landscape professionals to work smarter, not harder. āPGRs are a powerful yet underutilized tool in the plant health care toolbox,ā says Emmett Muennink, […]
Everyone needs lawn and landscaping services, so technically, your business should serve everyone, right? Not necessarily. If you are looking to grow and sustain your business, at some point you need to determine who your ideal client base is and pursue them. Julie Hayes, a branch manager for Sullivanās Landscaping & Maintenance, based in Milford, […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Niwar Nasim was 10 years old when he moved to the U.S. along with his five siblings and parents as refugees from Kurdistan in Iraq. Nasimās father was a veterinarian and wanted to get re-established, but […]
93% of employees are willing to stay with a company if it invests into their careers, according to Zavvy. Itās obvious that investing in your employees communicates you value and appreciate them, but there are numerous methods you can use to convey your level of investment. Turnover is often higher at organizations where employees feel […]
When it comes to attracting and keeping employees, many landscape business owners say their company culture is the key. However, culture is not something that you can set and then forget. It requires intentional effort, and you should take the time to evaluate your current culture regularly. Below are some questions to ask while assessing […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Sperber Landscape Companies Enters Arizona Market with ProQual Landscaping Sperber Landscape Companies has entered the Arizona market with their recent partnership with ProQual Landscaping. Their addition marks the 17th brand in Sperberās national portfolio. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, ProQual is a regional leader in […]
