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The recent unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia may complicate legal strategies related to opposing the implementation of the āWaters of the United Statesā provisions (WOTUS). As previously reported, the controversial WOTUS measure is on hold pending resolution of several court challenges. Scalia was expected to be a key vote in striking the […]
A divided Sonoma, California, City Council voted 3ā2 on February 17 to direct city staff to create an ordinance that will ban gas-powered leaf blowers within the city limits. The city also debated whether to completely prohibit any type of leaf blower use, but in the end reached a compromise that will allow use of […]
We were very happy recently to receive a letter of appreciation from the Federal Jobs Corp program expressing their thanks for our help in aligningĀ its landscape training programs to industry standards. The Tongue Point Jobs Corp Center, Astoria, Oregon, shared a success story from one of its graduates who is now working in the industry. […]
As part ofĀ our #NALPKnows series, we talked to Scott Jamieson, Landscape Industry Certified, NALP president and vice president of Bartlett Tree Experts in Chicago, Illinois, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. When I hear the expression leaving it on the field, I immediately think of how […]
Top 3 takeaways from Inbound Marketing 101, presented by Tyler Richer of HubSpot during the National Association of Landscape Professionals Design/Build/Installation Symposium in Boston, Massachusetts. 1. It’s not about being everywhere; it’s about being the right places. Know where your potential clients are spending time (social media, driving down the highway, etc.) and focus your […]
As part ofĀ our #NALPKnows series, we talked to Joy Diaz, Landscape Industry Certified, executive vice president of Land Care, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. The truth is, you cannot leave it on the field if you donāt have a successful […]
It was wonderful to see such a strong showing of landscape professionals on Capitol Hill last week.Ā Members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals are well aware of the benefits the landscape industry brings to our environment and our communities: clean air, safer communities, beautiful neighborhoods, and jobs. “Ours is a $175 billion industry […]
As part ofĀ our#NALPKnows series, we talked to Shayne Newman, Landscape Industry Certified, President of YardApes in New Milford, Connecticut, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. Sports analogies often hit home in the business world, and thatās how it is in our company. When someone mentions leaving […]
As part ofĀ our #NALPKnows series, we talked to Brett Lemcke, Landscape Industry Certified, vice president of R.M. Landscape, Inc. in Hilton, New York, about working together as a team, and leaving it on the field during LANDSCAPES 2015. Our commitment to and relationship with our employees and our customers helps define us and what our […]
Have you ever wondered what takes place the days leading up to our annual Renewal & Remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery? Letās seeā¦ The equipment began trickling in on Thursday (and will continue to do so through the weekend). The lime and gypsum has arrived, the trees are being tagged, the Children’s Planting area […]
