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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 […]
Fort Worth, Texas, is the nationās 11th-largest city, and of the 30 most populous cities, it has grown the fastest since 2020. Capitalizing on this booming market, Southern Botanical, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, recently opened a new branch to serve Fort Worth. āFort Worth has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, both in residential […]
Veterans are accustomed to leading without micromanaging, empowering without losing control and having a mission-first mindset. This makes them a powerful asset to your team. āTheyāre used to hard work, following structure, and adapting quickly,ā says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. āThose qualities make them a perfect fit […]
The desire for recognition is natural and a strong driver of employee motivation. In fact, in aĀ Nectar survey,Ā 81.9% of employees say that recognition of their contributions improves their engagement, and another 71% say they would be less likely to leave their organization if they were recognized more frequently. Having a strong employee recognition program is […]
Since 1886, this eight-story building has been a dream location in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. With proximity to downtown and the Boston Common park, the residents have access to amazing views and amenities. Shortly after moving to Boston, one family wanted to take the dream further by creating a rooftop terrace to entertain guests […]
For many in the landscape industry, finding skilled labor remains one of the primary business challenges they face. However, there have been improvements in recruiting efforts as owners have found that a mindset shift is the first step to remedying the situation. āThe last few years, we’ve been focused a lot more on what we […]
When Stuart Ward, owner and general manager of Buckhead Landscape and Design, based in Chamblee, Georgia, started looking for a salesperson several years ago, he realized they did not have a defined sales process in place. āTo bring in a salesperson who may or may not be from the industry, who probably didn’t have any […]
