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Students and Companies Find Common Ground During 50th NCLC Career Fair

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 […]

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50 Years Running: How NCLC Plays a Pivotal Role in Industry Careers

Next week, hundreds of students from across the country will use their spring break to travel and compete in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, which has served as a career catalyst for many now in the industry. Ā  Often, students first hear about NCLC and […]

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Explore How Timberline Landscaping’s Calculated Risks Drive Growth at the NALP Field Trip

Tired of chasing transactions? Learn from Timberline Landscaping on how they maintain and build lifelong partnerships in the community during NALP’s Field Trip, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 17-18, 2026. Timberline Landscaping was established in 1982 and serves both residential and commercial clients. Their offerings include residential design-build, commercial landscape construction & irrigation, maintenance, […]

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The Legacy and Future of the National Collegiate Landscape Competition

What began in 1977 as a friendly challenge between college programs to see which landscape students had the strongest skills has now evolved into the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, which features 55+ colleges and more than 750 students competing in events and networking with industry professionals. At this first event, nearly 200 individuals from five […]

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Kress To Host Virtual Live Q&A About New ā€œVoyagerā€ Autonomous Mower

Sponsored Content Kress Commercial unveiled its latest breakthrough in autonomous mowing technology, KR800 or ā€œVoyager,ā€ at Equip Expo 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky and is now inviting landscape business owners to take a deeper dive into its capabilities. On February 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST, Kress will host a virtual live event out of Longboat […]

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The Road Ahead: Leaders Forum Prepares Attendees for Economic and Regulatory Shifts

Industry leaders gathered valuable knowledge on the external factors that will impact their business in the coming years at Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire, in Santa Barbara, California, on Feb. 4-7, 2026. Attendees were also able to network and share their different perspectives on how they tackle various challenges and changes they […]

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From King Green to a National Platform: Inside the Launch of Legacy Lawns

ā€œWho will protect what I built?ā€ is the question owners must ask when they reach the point where they’re ready to retire or simply take a step back from the business. In response to this, Jennifer Jorge and other industry leaders have collaborated to launch Legacy Lawns, a new national lawn care platform, which unites […]

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Policy Issues That Could Change Your Business in 2026

Legislation and policies are constantly evolving in the government affairs space, which is why it is critical to stay informed and engaged. ā€œBeing informed is really simple,ā€ says Andrew Bray, NALP senior vice president of government relations and membership. ā€œSign up to get The Advocate. Read stories that go on The Edge that are related […]

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Safeguard Your Business from Profitless Prosperity: Your Roadmap to 2026–27 Starts at Leaders Forum

If you want to gain a competitive advantage with economic insights for early 2026 and 2027, you won’t 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, […]

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Inside Southern Botanical’s Strategic Branch Opening In Fort Worth’s Booming Market

Fort Worth, Texas, is the nation’s 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. ā€œFort Worth has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, both in residential […]

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