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The recent heatwave that impacted much of Western North America from June 26-29 set all time-records for daytime temperature highs over the four-day period. The main cause for the heatwave was from a high-pressure system that sat over the region, earning it the term āheat dome.ā Warm overnight temperatures also helped temperatures climb over the […]
Every industry has been affected by supply chain struggles in one way or another recently and the landscape industry is no exception. Landscape professionals and landscape supply companies have experienced issues with raw material and plant shortages, delays with receiving trucks and equipment and cost increases across the board. āPlastic products (pipe, rotors/sprays, fittings), fertilizers, […]
If youāre like us, youāve probably missed attending in-person events. If youāre wanting to catch up on the latest trends, donāt miss out on all LANDSCAPES has to offer this year in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 19-22. Opening General Session To kick things off, Kaihan Krippendorff, author of Outthink the Competition, will share a systematic […]
Want to know what makes Ruppert Landscape tick? Donāt miss the opportunity to go behind the scenes in person at Ruppertās headquarters in Laytonsville, Maryland, on Sept. 1-2 for the fifth annual NALP Field Trip. Hosts Marty Grunder, president and CEO of Grunder Landscaping, and Frank Mariani, CEO of Mariani Landscape, will lead the tour […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. ServiceTitan to Acquire Aspire Software Aspire Software has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by ServiceTitan, the leading software provider for home and commercial service businesses. Founded in 2013, Aspire Software serves more than 50,000 users in 1,100 locations who collectively perform roughly […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Brooklawn Services Acquires Chemscape, Inc. Brooklawn Services based in Muncie, Indiana, recently acquired Chemscape, Inc. a lawn and landscape maintenance company out of Montpelier, Indiana. Jason Brooks, president and founder of Brooklawn Service, and Troy Batten, owner of Chemscape, Inc., discussed a possible merger […]
While I’m optimistic about the remainder of 2021 and in-person events happening again, I have been frustrated and upset that weāve gone more than a year without having NALPās Legislative Days in-person and in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, bringing all of our tireless advocates onto Capitol Hill this summer will not be possible. But we wonāt […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. The Greenery, Inc. Promotes Rick Sotiropoulos The Greenery, Inc.ās Rick Sotiropoulos has been promoted to Construction Business Development Director. In this new role, Sotiropoulos will help the company strengthen its current market impact and further develop into new and expanding markets with construction services. […]
Growing consumer demand and crude oil prices have caused gasoline prices to rise recently, with the national average at $2.90 as of May 3, 2021, while the average a year ago was $1.78. In states like California and Oregon, current gas prices can range from $3.05 to $4.04. While the national gas average still has […]
Last night, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor reached a deal to release 22,000 supplemental H-2B visas.Ā These additional visas are a result of the discretionary authority granted to DHS by Congress in the FY 21 Appropriations.Ā The official rule has not been published and many details remain unknown with regards to the […]
