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Failing to delegate effectively can come from a fear of losing control. However, if you go about selecting the right team members and prepare them properly, delegation can benefit your organization twofold. It not only takes tasks off your plate so you can focus on more pressing matters, it also empowers your employees and grows […]
As an owner first starting out, itās expected youāll have to wear many hats. However, as your company grows, this is also an opportunity to involve your larger team in problem-solving different aspects of the business. One way to facilitate this is through employee-led committees. Some of these can be solution-oriented, forward-looking or team-building related. […]
Renewal & Remembrance, presented by NALP and powered by Hustler and DeWalt, served as a day for landscape professionals to step away from their routines and leave two of the nationās cherished grounds better than they found them. Approximately 400 volunteers from 30 different states gathered on July 14, 2025, to work with the National […]
The suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, are home to a variety of landscapes, including this European villa. After designing this unique property, BDG Maintenance, based in Phoenix, took over the maintenance tasks to uphold the ownersā high standards. Their efforts led to them earning a 2024 Gold Award of Excellence. āWe celebrated this award by recognizing […]
When Green Lawn Fertilizing, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was looking to scale up the business eight years ago, they decided to invest in their residential outside sales team. Now, their door-to-door sales are up 100%+ year over year. Patrik Khosrowabadi, market sales director for Green Lawn Fertilizingās West Chester branch, says that their outside […]
ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, isnāt just another conference. It is a catalyst for your own professional growth and can help take your company to the next level. If you donāt want to miss out on the landscape industryās premier event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, share with your boss all the […]
While other world events may have pushed the thought of tariffs to the back burner, this doesnāt negate their impact on industry manufacturers and suppliers as they strive to navigate the ever-changing rules. āThe impact of tariffs is top of mind and the situation continues to evolve daily,ā says Eric Bjorling, vice president of marketing […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Midwest Landscape Industries, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, takes pride in the industry expertise and knowledge they bring to every job. They currently budget over $75,000 for training and certification for their team. āYou are not growing […]
Pools are a nuanced feature of landscape projects that call for a particular set of skills. If you want to incorporate them into your designs, youāll have to decide whether you want to subcontract the work or do it in-house. Both routes come with their own pluses and minuses, and which is a better fit […]
The NALP Foundation launched Landscape Design Empire, an immersive experience on the Roblox platform, last year and it has now reached the milestone of 100,000 unique visitors. Less than 1% of Roblox experiences reach this metric. āWhen we started our initiative with Roblox, we knew it was a great avenue to get in front of […]
