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ELEVATE Expo 2026 Attendees Explore Solutions for the Year Ahead

The 2026 ELEVATE Expo, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, was filled with solutions and innovations with lawn and landscape professionals in mind. ā€œThis is a place to get all the information you need for the year,ā€ says Vince Torchia, vice president of The Grow Group. ā€œWe’re in the fourth quarter of the year. […]

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Kress Voyager 60ā€ – Your Unfair Advantage

Sponsored Content by Kress Kress Commercial is expanding its autonomous mowing lineup with the new Kress KR804 Voyager 60ā€, a fully autonomous ZTR designed to help professional landscapers increase productivity, optimize labor, and profitably scale their operations. Building on the capabilities of the KR800 Voyager 40ā€ introduced last year, the new Voyager 60ā€ adds a […]

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Growth Goals and Execution Gaps: Exploring Aspire’s 2027 State of Commercial Landscaping Report

Commercial landscape companies are cautiously optimistic about 2027, with 45% expecting next year to be better than 2026. Meanwhile, 37% anticipate things to stay the same, according to Aspire Software’s 2027 State of Commercial Landscaping Report. In this report, more than 1,000 commercial landscape business leaders shared their outlook for the future and what they’re […]

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Snowfall Shift: Will Your Market See More Snow This Winter? Ā 

Meteorological winter isn’t until Dec. 1, but if you’re in the snow business, chances are you’re already eyeing the forecast for the upcoming winter months. According to AccuWeather, the 2026-27 winter will be greatly influenced by a potentially record-shattering El NiƱo. Why El NiƱo Is Shaping Up to Break Records El NiƱo is a climate […]

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Tech That Works for You and Your People: A Practical Playbook for AI, Automation and Workforce Growth

How often do you attend a high-level strategy session on AI and end up leaving more confused than when you started? Michael Bellows, co-founder and CEO of GoMaterials, will cover practical steps you can take home Monday morning during his session, ā€œTech That Works for You and Your People: A Practical Playbook for AI, Automation […]

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From AI to Autonomous Mowing: What to See at ELEVATE Expo

ELEVATE Expo isn’t your typical trade show floor. It is designed to be your one-stop shop for solutions when it comes to managing labor, boosting productivity and protecting profit margins. Attendees are able to have meaningful conversations with exhibitors and discover which products make sense for their operations. ā€œI always tell people there’s nothing that […]

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How to Speed Up Your Landscape Sales Process with Technology

In the age of instant gratification, the longer it takes you to get a bid out to a client, the more likely it is they’ve already gone with someone who was faster. The problem is whether you’re a lawn care or a landscape company, the estimating portion of sales can be a time-consuming process where […]

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Beyond the Basics: Exploring Programmable Holiday Lighting

Holiday lighting has come a long way from standard string lights along rooflines. While traditional lighting remains popular, utilizing programmable lighting technology allows contractors to stand out from the competition and offer something more dynamic for clients looking to take their displays to the next level. Kirk Brown, owner of Dynamic Celebration Lighting, based in […]

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How ELEVATE Expo Saves You Time and Money

Wondering where you can find tools, technology and foster one-on-one relationships with suppliers all in one convenient space? Look no further than the ELEVATE Expo. ā€œThe show can be especially valuable for someone starting a business or running a smaller company with several challenges to solve,ā€ says Steven Foster, senior account manager for Gachina Landscape […]

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Beyond SOPs: How Automation and AI Are Redefining Scale in the Landscape Industry

How often do you find yourself wishing for more time in the day? Mark Pyrah, president of Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, argues that the true problem landscape company owners are facing is decision volume. ā€œYou’re making hundreds of small calls a day that don’t need you, and that’s not leadership; it’s being a […]

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