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Passion for the landscape industry is what 781 students from 56 different colleges had in common with the representatives of 86 various industry brands during the 50thĀ National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered byĀ STIHL. Hosted at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, students and landscape professionals started the day off strong with […]
Kicking off the season with a strong spring rodeo is a great way to get your team up to speed on training, but this isnāt the only time your crews should be instructed on safety and best practices. By implementing short daily training huddles, you can not only reinforce what was covered more in-depth early […]
Your uniforms are a reflection of your company, so naturally, you want all your team members to feel comfortable and professional in them. Unfortunately, while more women have joined the landscape industry, the availability of workwear designed specifically for women has lagged behind. āMany solutions historically focused on adapting menās products rather than addressing the […]
For 20 years, this gorgeous home outside of Boston, Massachusetts, has been under the care of NatureWorks Landscape Services, Inc., based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. With over 2.5 acres, the property requires lawn care, fine gardening, snow removal, and plenty of pruning. While the standards have remained the same, the site has evolved, bringing challenges and […]
Annuals are fleeting, but how you design your clientās landscape can provide them with year-round interest in their property. There is no one set way to craft a design that provides color, structure and allure in a landscape throughout the seasons, but below are some of the different techniques and plant material to consider. Creating […]
Promoting employees from within can greatly strengthen your company, but this can only occur if you are building out your team membersā leadership skills. This is what prompted LandCare, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, to launch their Accelerated Leadership Development Program in October 2024. āSustainable growth requires a strong bench of leaders who are ready to […]
While there isnāt one simple formula for growing a successful lawn or landscape business, there are some common pieces of advice that leaders in the industry have found to play a major factor in the growth of their companies. NALPās Titans share their guidance with others looking to scale their business up to the next […]
Chances are youāve had a former employee come back to work for your company after a handful of years, but for Pete LaSage, he ended up returning to David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Inc., almost 30 years later. During this interlude, LaSage gathered relevant and necessary skills for his current role as a human resources […]
Think about the last time you had to wear an ill-fitting piece of clothing. It could have been too baggy, too tight, or caused some other form of discomfort. Now imagine having to tackle landscaping tasks in those uncomfortable clothes. For many women working out in the field, this is frequently a reality for them, […]
If as an owner, you donāt like the idea of your companyās culture and purpose changing after you sell the business, youāre not alone. This is what prompted Dave Mazanowski, founder of Mainscape, based in Fishers, Indiana, to establish a purpose trust to sustain the companyās mission and vision in perpetuity. āWhen you’re with […]
