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How I Do It: Taking Over a Landscape Company with No Industry Experience

Ian Cameron’s first day in the landscape industry was also his first day owning Ironwood Outdoor Services, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Previously, Cameron had served as a commissioned infantry officer in the Marine Corps for eight years and worked for two tech startups in San Francisco for three to four years before he decided it […]

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Addressing Workforce Challenges at ELEVATE 2026

Numerous types of workforce challenges plague the industry and landscape professionals had a chance to listen and share how they’re tackling these issues during the all-new roundtable breakfast panel on Nov. 10, 2026, at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. Jennifer Burnett, chief people officer with LandCare, Cam Cundiff, director of administration with […]

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What the 2026 Midterm Results Could Mean for Landscape Businesses in Different States

By Terence Stovall and Dan Papineau Democrats enjoyed a strong election night across the country, making significant gains in state-level races and shifting the balance of political power in several key states. The party picked up gubernatorial seats, flipped legislative chambers, and gained unified control of state government in several states where power had previously […]

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ELEVATE Expo 2026 Attendees Explore Solutions for the Year Ahead

The 2026 ELEVATE Expo, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, was filled with solutions and innovations with lawn and landscape professionals in mind. ā€œThis is a place to get all the information you need for the year,ā€ says Vince Torchia, vice president of The Grow Group. ā€œWe’re in the fourth quarter of the year. […]

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Midterms 2026 Elections Recap: A Shift in Congressional Power

Written Nov. 6, 2026 Early on Tuesday night, as results began to pour in, it became abundantly obvious that it was not going to be a good night for President Trump and the Republican Party. It’s important to remember that, on average, the President’s party in power loses three Senate seats and 33 House seats. […]

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Business Smarts: Building a Water Management Program You Can Deliver On

Water management as a service can sound simple. Connect some smart controllers and collect a fee, but each controller creates additional data, more responsibility and higher client expectations. ā€œThe biggest mistake is treating it as a product to sell rather than a service to deliver,ā€ says Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in […]

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The 101: Breaking Down Why EBITDA Matters

You’ve probably heard the term ā€˜EBITDA’ tossed around in conversations about buying or selling landscape companies. If you’re not planning on selling, you may wave EBITDA off as something you don’t need to worry about. However, it is a useful tool for running your business, regardless of your plans for the future. What Is EBITDA […]

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Technically Speaking: Tackling the Trees Versus Turf Battle

It’s the age-old question you get from customers: ā€˜Why won’t my grass grow beneath my tree?’ As a landscape professional, you understand that mature trees will compete aggressively with turfgrass for moisture and nutrients, which is why lawns under trees often appear thin and patchy. However, clients may not be aware of how at odds […]

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Kress Voyager 60ā€ – Your Unfair Advantage

Sponsored Content by Kress Kress Commercial is expanding its autonomous mowing lineup with the new Kress KR804 Voyager 60ā€, a fully autonomous ZTR designed to help professional landscapers increase productivity, optimize labor, and profitably scale their operations. Building on the capabilities of the KR800 Voyager 40ā€ introduced last year, the new Voyager 60ā€ adds a […]

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From Taco Trucks to Trips: Creative Ways to Reward Employees

Great employee performance can show up in many ways, from exceeding production goals to displaying true teamwork and consistency. Choosing to recognize these team members for making a positive impact not only shows your appreciation, but it can also boost employee morale and retention.   The key to effectively rewarding your staff members isn’t selecting […]

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