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Trends and Technology

Interior Plantscaping: Living Wall Versus Moss Wall

With horizontal space being at a premium, it can be challenging to incorporate greenery into certain interior areas. However, green walls provide a bounty of benefits, including a connection with nature, sound absorption and energy efficiency. If you have interior plantscaping clients looking for a green wall for their space, they may not be aware […]

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Innovation Done Right: VanguardĀ® EFI/ETC Engines

Sponsored Content Power to Perform In commercial and residential lawn care, no two properties are the same. Having a mower that can tackle a variety of terrains, even tough ones, in all types of weather conditions is key to helping landscape professionals keep their business profitable and on schedule. Getting that kind of power and […]

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Design-Build: Design Software Innovations and Trends

A new year means new landscape design software innovations and program enhancements. Check out some of the popular software options and what upgrades they have to offer, as well as some predicted trends. AutoCAD 2022 A design staple for a number of industries is AutoCAD and this year’s version offers industry-specific toolsets, new automation and […]

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Innovation Done Right: The VanguardĀ® Oil Guardā„¢ System

Sponsored Content Less equipment maintenance means more profit. You invest a lot of time and money maintaining your operation’s fleet of landscaping equipment. These expenses take a big bite out of your bottom line every year. To guard against rising costs and ever-tightening margins, profitable landscaping professionals power their mowers with VanguardĀ® engines featuring the […]

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Technology Toolbox: Speed Up Your Lawn and Landscaping Estimates

The lawn and landscape industry has come a long way from having to do everything with pen and paper. Because time is money, you can impress potential clients and cut down on long work hours by taking advantage of the different types of estimating software available. There are several different types of estimating software options […]

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Talking with Innovators: A Chat with Carissa Gingras of Briggs & Stratton

Sponsored contentIn the newest episode of The Big Green Podcast, NALP CEO Britt Wood talks with Carissa Gingras, senior director marketing for power applications, at Briggs & Stratton about their Vanguard commercial engines, the various innovations they have coming out this year and trends they see for the future. Some of Briggs & Stratton’s innovations […]

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What’s New? Plant Material to Try in 2022

ā€œNew varieties can help solve some landscape challenges, such as needing something that fits into a space without needing a lot of maintenance pruning,ā€ says Jane Beggs-Joles, landscape market coordinator for Proven Winners. ā€œThey also help to set you apart from the competition. Being up on the newest varieties is one more way to elevate […]

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Where Do You Stack Up in NALP’s 2021 Financial Benchmark Study?

Have you ever wanted a yardstick to measure your company’s performance against others in the industry? Look no further than the 2021 Financial Benchmark Study. This study presents a detailed analysis of key operating and financial data from lawn care and landscape professionals in the industry and allows you to analyze your company’s strengths and […]

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Tree Care: What to Know About Palm Trees and Carbon Sequestration

A few months ago some stories were circulating about how Florida should ditch palm trees to fight the climate crisis. While it’s an attention-grabbing headline, there is far more nuance that needs to be added to the conversation. ā€œThere are lots of other things that trees do besides just sequester carbon,ā€ says Jason Henning, a […]

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Landscape and Industry Trends for 2022

Whether we’re ready for it or not, 2022 is almost here. Focus on the landscape shot up at the start of the pandemic and that appreciation for the outdoors isn’t going anywhere. Below are some of the industry and design trends that landscape professionals are expecting to see going strong next year. Industry Trends While […]

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