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The adoption of native plants in more residential and commercial landscapes is a trend that is being driven by consumer demand, regulatory changes and landscape professionals taking the lead. Native plants support biodiversity and tend to be hardier than non-native varieties, requiring fewer inputs to keep them alive. As client values shift, you can take […]
If you want to gain a competitive advantage with economic insights for early 2026 and 2027, you wonāt want to miss Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire. This NALP member-exclusive event, held on Feb. 4-7, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, features a presentation from Taylor St. Germain, an economist with ITR Economics, […]
In April of this year, NALP announced that contractor members now have free access to comprehensive online training as part of their membership. Since then, landscape companies have already begun to reap the benefits of tapping into this suite of on-demand training for their teams. Andrea Patti, co-owner of A Growing Concern, based in Santa Cruz, […]
This information came from a session during the 2025Ā ELEVATEĀ conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026. Do you consider yourself a disruptor in the landscape industry? This is a person or company that intentionally challenges the existing order to create better outcomes. As a disruptor, you are able to write […]
In the lawn and landscape industry, profit margins are already tight so the last thing you need in your business are expenses that chip away at that number further. As your company grows, the types of margin eaters will evolve along with your organization. Check out some of the common culprits and how to address […]
After putting in the time and effort to attract talent to their landscape company, organizations are working hard to improve their overall onboarding process. This focus on welcoming and training new hires from the get-go is paying off, as many companies are seeing increased retention rates with their rookie employees. Patrick Murray, co-founder of Local […]
Often when businesses grow rapidly, company culture can fall by the wayside, but this has not been the case for Green Lawn Fertilizing, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which recently earned four major awards all in the same quarter. These awards include ranking on the Inc. 5000 2025 list, the 2025 Philadelphia100 list, being named […]
If youāre looking for a way to pay it forward to the next generation of landscape professionals, there is no better way than supporting the NALP Foundation. The NALP Foundationās mission is to strengthen the landscape industry through education, scholarships, and research for the benefit of the nationās green spaces. Paul Fraynd, president of the […]
When you look in the mirror, do you see yourself or the others who made you who you are today? Jeff Rossen, CEO of Rossen Landscape, based in Great Falls, Virginia, recently reflected on some of the individuals who made a tangible impact in his life. Rossenās Role Models As a kid, Rossen always had aquariums […]
A successful business is often equated with how profitable it is, but this isnāt the only lens you can view your company through. When it comes to success, the measuring stick is whatever you choose it to be. If you havenāt taken the time to consider what makes you feel truly successful, below are some […]
