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Meet Macey Robinson, 2025’s Young Professional of the Year

Macey Robinson, market vice president of North Texas and Oklahoma for LandCare, exemplifies people-first leadership, and her ability to build client trust, develop new business, and deepen team engagement has allowed her to soar through the ranks at LandCare. Robinson has transformed multiple branches and is an inspiring young leader who is lifting up others […]

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NALP Educates EPA Officials During Advocacy Field Trip

Federal regulators from the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Office of Pest Management Programs at the USDA all attended the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ annual Advocacy Field Trip on Sept. 9, 2025. This event serves as an opportunity to educate and expand regulators’ perspectives on pesticides. […]

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Meet Jennifer Jorge, the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year

Jennifer Jorge, president and partner at King Green, based in Gainesville, Georgia, is a powerhouse leader and is committed to advancing the industry. Her vocal advocacy for women in a predominantly male field earned her the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year award. ā€œI’m deeply honored and incredibly grateful,ā€ Jorge says. ā€œTo be recognized by […]

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Healthy Green Spaces Coalition Provides Science-Backed Guidance on Water-Efficient Landscapes

In response to drought conditions, many municipalities have rolled out water restrictions that result in tree deaths and increase the heat island effect as they label turfgrass and green spaces as part of the problem. Recognizing this challenge for the irrigation and landscape industry, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Hunter Industries, Rain […]

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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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