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With the last portion of 2025 flying by, many landscape professionals are setting their sights on 2026. As the new year approaches, this is a prime time to reflect on lessons learned and determine what areas of the business should receive the most focus moving forward. āAs we scale, the business constantly changes and our […]
A hummingbird hovering over a cardinal flower, a caterpillar on a milkweed plant, and wood frog tadpoles thriving in a vernal pool are all signs of success for Parterre Garden Services. āThese are all moments that are obviously ephemeral, and they may seem small to some, but they reflect the impact of thoughtful land stewardship,ā […]
Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire, is a member-exclusive event that will be held on Feb. 4-7, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California. It is an opportunity for CEOs and top executivesĀ to network and discover new ways to drive productivity and motivate their teams. Gabe Adams, a behavioral scientist with UVA Darden School […]
If you want to have accurate pricing and adequate cash flow throughout the upcoming year, building an effective budget is critical. Rather than considering it an optional practice or not putting much consideration into the budgeting process, landscape companies need to approach this process with intentionality. āI would advise landscapers to really understand the purposes […]
Disaster preparedness plans allow your team to be proactive versus reactive when nightmare scenarios occur. However, simply documenting your plan of action isnāt where you should stop. āThe investment in crisis planning and preparedness is a pittance compared to the steep cost of a crisis for the unprepared management team,ā says Deb Hileman, president and […]
Imagine youāre a landscape technician working on a hot day. Thereās sweat dripping off of you, and youāre trying to write a note on the customerās paper bill. Chances are youāre writing the shortest note possible and, in your hurry to get on with your route, the note is illegible as well. This causes the […]
Itās hard to know how well your company is performing without benchmarking on a regular basis. Thankfully, you can access the industryās most comprehensive financial and operating benchmarks with the 2025 Financial Benchmark Report. This report covers different data points such as profitability, productivity, liquidity, and financial health. You can easily compare your performance by […]
The ELEVATE Expo is designed to foster meaningful conversations with manufacturers and industry experts. āEach year, I typically walk away with two or three new relationships that develop into significant, tangible partnerships,ā says Mike Dzurenko, key account manager for Envu. āIn addition, I strengthen countless existing relationships by reconnecting with current customers and colleagues. The […]
Kenny Crenshaw originally wanted to be a farmer. However, he lacked the resources to do so in the 80s. Instead, he was presented with the opportunity to start a lawn care company with Bob Taylor. He had worked for Taylor mowing lawns while attending college. At age 22, he started Herbi-Systems, based in Memphis, Tennessee, […]
When you arenāt seeing a profitable bottom line in your lawn and landscape business, your first thought might be time to raise prices again. However, as customers continue to deal with increasing costs on every side, it might be a good idea to look at other saving methods first. This isnāt to say you should […]
