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Brigham Young University Plant and Landscape Systems Program Receives Re-Accreditation 

By Randey Wall, NALP Accredited Degree Program The Brigham Young Plant and Landscape Systems program received their National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Accreditation renewal in April 2023. The program submitted course information and completed an extensive self-study prior to the site evaluation by a team of professionals from education and industry. The team determined […]

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NALP Members in the News: Sperber Landscape Companies, Kent Greenhouse & Gardens, Hoffman Landscapes Davey Resource Group, Ewing, LandCare USA

Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Sperber Landscape Companies Enters Arizona Market with ProQual Landscaping Sperber Landscape Companies has entered the Arizona market with their recent partnership with ProQual Landscaping. Their addition marks the 17th brand in Sperber’s national portfolio. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, ProQual is a regional leader in […]

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Planting the Seed for Careers in Landscaping at SkillsUSA

In a sea of metal, wood and concrete, an oasis of green could be found at the NALP Foundation’s booth at the annual SkillsUSA Championships inside the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This booth featured plants, artificial turf and a herringbone paver pathway throughout it. An estimated 15,000 students, teachers, education leaders and representatives […]

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Tactics to Implement from Field Trip at Russell Landscape Group

Russell Landscape Group has achieved 20 percent annual organic growth over the last eight years. How they achieved this, as well as how they plan to continue to grow, is one of the aspects attendees of the seventh annual NALP Field Trip were able to discover on June 6-7. This $62 million-dollar company headquartered in […]

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NALP Members in the News: Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, Davey Tree Expert Company, Mariani Landscape and Ruppert Landscape

Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals Expand to Des Moines, Iowa Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals have announced their plans to expand their operations to Des Moines, Iowa, in August 2023. This is their 22nd year of business in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, area and their […]

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NALP Members in the News: Mariani Landscape, PBI-Gordon, Prime Source, Ruppert Landscape and Massey Services  

Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Mariani Landscape Acquires Siciliano Landscape Company Mariani Landscape has acquired New Jersey-based Siciliano Landscape Company as its 12th addition to Mariani’s family of family companies. Siciliano Landscape is a third-generation, family-owned business known for their design, installation and maintenance. The company was started in […]

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NALP Members Participate in Farm Bill Fly-In 

NALP hosted its first Legislative Day of the year on May 9 -10 to advocate during the Farm Bill cycle with around 40 attendees.   The Farm Bill is an omnibus piece of legislation that runs on an approximate five-year cycle, addressing a wide spectrum of issues that touch upon agriculture. Issues surrounding pesticide policy and […]

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How The NALP Foundation Serves the Lawn and Landscape Industry

If you’re new to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, you may not know that the NALP Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization that operates exclusively for the benefit of NALP. Originally started by NALP’s legacy organization, the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), the Foundation was created to provide scholarships for green industry […]

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NALP Members in the News: BrightView, Yellowstone Landscape, LandCare, Ewing and Arborjet

Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. BrightView Announces CEO Transition Andrew Masterman will step down from his role as president, CEO and a member of BrightView’s board of directors, effective May 31, 2023. Jim Abrahamson, who has been on the board since 2015, will serve as interim president and CEO […]

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Renewal & Remembrance Serves as Meaningful Time to Give Back to Service Members

Each July, lawn care and landscape professionals have the opportunity to give their time and skills to care for the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery during Renewal & Remembrance. This year, volunteers will be able to work at Arlington National Cemetery and there are additional projects at the Washington Monument on July 17, 2023. “Renewal […]

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