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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Spring is well underway and as the snow melts, it may reveal an unwelcome surprise on your customerās lawn: snow mold. Snow mold appears as nearly circular patches with the turf inside the circle appearing white, gray or pink and matted together. It is caused by gray snow mold or pink snow mold, with the […]
Do you already have connections with your local colleges but want to enhance those partnerships? Several faculty members in landscape-related programs share how theyād prefer landscape companies to work with them. Like any other relationship, itās best to really get to know faculty members before sending them all your summer job openings. If they donāt […]
When it comes to paying your sales team, itās a little bit of the Wild West out there. While itās common for your field crews to be paid hourly and your management team to be paid a salary, sales team members are in a class all their own. Thereās no one right or wrong way […]
Mulch has a number of benefits, including maintaining soil temperatures, inhibiting weed growth and conserving water. It can also help create a cohesive look in the landscape. However, the number of options when it comes to mulch material is vast. One question you have to ask your clients is if they prefer organic or inorganic […]
If your company is growing and looking for methods to boost your revenue, one way to do so is to increase your service offerings. As for what type of service is a good addition depends on customer demand and leaning into what your company is already equipped to handle. Play to your strengths and focus […]
As water prices rise and shortages become more commonplace, drip irrigation is often touted as an ideal way to conserve water. However, its efficient use of water depends on proper design, installation and management, just like any other irrigation system. Benefits of Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation can be used for watering vegetables, ornamental and fruit […]
Successful lawn and landscape companies will often tell you to always be recruiting if you want to alleviate your staffing problems. One recruiting avenue is building strong connections with your local colleges and universities with industry-related programs. Jim Funai, Ph.D., plant science and landscape technology professor at Cuyahoga Community College, based in Highland Hills, Ohio, […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Sperber Landscape Companies Names New CEO Sperber Landscape Companies has appointed Jeff Berg as the companyās CEO. Richard Sperber, who has been serving as the companyās interim CEO, will continue his active leadership in the role of executive chairman. Berg spent 18 years as […]
Ladders can be used for a number of tasks in the landscape industry, including pruning trees, cleaning gutters, installing holiday dĆ©cor, or installing/maintaining interior plantscaping. Even a fall from a relatively low height can result in painful and permanent injuries. According to OSHA, ladders are number four in the top 10 standards most frequently cited […]
For the past several months, the number of headlines about layoffs, particularly in the Silicon Valley realm, has been surging. Multiple factors are behind these layoffs, including tech companies scaling back to pre-pandemic levels or changing their service model, but opportunity also lies in this news. According to layoffs.fyi, 522 tech companies have laid off […]
