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BrightView Converts Bristol Motor Speedway Into A Baseball Park

Major League Baseball has recently had a streak of selecting unique venues for some of its most iconic games, including the Field of Dreams in Iowa and the oldest existing professional baseball stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. So when MLB decided to add a full-scale baseball field inside NASCAR’s Bristol Motor Speedway, they naturally turned to […]

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In Memoriam: Rod Bailey

Rod Bailey passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Bailey was the owner of Evergreen Services Corporation and Alder Springs Enterprises. He was also president of the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) in 1985, now known as NALP. Bailey developed his work ethic from an early age, growing up helping out […]

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Leaving a Lasting Impact: Landscape Professionals Volunteer at Renewal & Remembrance

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 nation’s cherished grounds better than they found them. Approximately 400 volunteers from 30 different states gathered on July 14, 2025, to work with the National […]

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Five Reasons to Convince Your Boss You Can’t Miss ELEVATE

ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, isn’t just another conference. It is a catalyst for your own professional growth and can help take your company to the next level. If you don’t want to miss out on the landscape industry’s premier event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, share with your boss all the […]

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How Manufacturers and Distributors Are Responding to Current Tariffs

While other world events may have pushed the thought of tariffs to the back burner, this doesn’t negate their impact on industry manufacturers and suppliers as they strive to navigate the ever-changing rules. ā€œThe impact of tariffs is top of mind and the situation continues to evolve daily,ā€ says Eric Bjorling, vice president of marketing […]

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NALP Foundation’s Roblox Experience Blends Fun and Education, Attracting 100K Unique Visitors

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. ā€œWhen we started our initiative with Roblox, we knew it was a great avenue to get in front of […]

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Growing the Talent Pipeline: NALP Foundation and Industry Partners Spark Student Interest at SkillsUSA

Multiple industry members gathered to support the NALP Foundation’s workforce development efforts at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. SkillsUSA empowers middle school, high school and post-secondary students to become skilled professionals with career-ready skills. This workforce development organization represents over 130 occupational areas in all 50 states as well as D.C., […]

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Renewal & Remembrance Provides The Opportunity to Beautify Two Historic Sites

Registration is now open for this year’s Renewal & Remembrance, presented by NALP and powered by Stanley Black & Decker. The event will take place on July 13-14, 2025. This event serves as a time for landscape professionals to dedicate their time and skills to giving back and honoring our nation’s heroes. There are two […]

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ELEVATE 2025 Features Insightful Education for You and Your Team

The wait is finally over. Registration is now open for the landscape industry’s premier event, ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. This year, the national conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. ELEVATE is jam-packed with education opportunities from Nov. 2-5, 2025. Main Stage Sessions ELEVATE’s Main Stage sessions feature inspiring keynote speakers […]

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Get Inspired: Go On Tour with Creative Environments at ELEVATE 2025

As if the education sessions, networking opportunities and expo hall weren’t enough, ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, also offers an exclusive facility tour. This year’s On Tour is with Creative Environments, based in Tempe, Arizona, and will take place on Nov. 5, 2025. Creative Environments is an award-winning full-service landscape firm that […]

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