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Tech and Talent: How AI Is Impacting the Landscape Workforce

As the landscape industry embraces more technology, including AI, automation and robotics to help with productivity, it is also impacting how companies recruit and who they are attracting to their organizations. AI as an Efficiency Force Multiplier As AI shakes up the workforce in other industries, one question is whether it will do the same […]

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Social Media Strategies for Landscape Businesses: Turning Followers into Clients

This information came from a session during the 2025Ā ELEVATEĀ conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026. If you count on word of mouth for new business, you cannot overlook social media as part of your marketing strategy. Many potential clients are scrolling, searching and deciding through social media who they […]

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Outfitting Trailers for Battery-Powered Landscaping: Key Considerations for a Smarter Setup

Guest post by Bradley Berkman, associate product manager at Milwaukee Tool As battery-powered equipment becomes more prevalent in professional landscaping, trailer design is emerging as a critical factor in operational efficiency and long-term success. The shift away from gas-powered tools is driven by growing regulations, fuel costs, and the ongoing innovation of battery technology. However, […]

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Talent Trends for 2026: How Landscape Companies Are Approaching Recruiting

For many in the landscape industry, finding skilled labor remains one of the primary business challenges they face. However, there have been improvements in recruiting efforts as owners have found that a mindset shift is the first step to remedying the situation. ā€œThe last few years, we’ve been focused a lot more on what we […]

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Protecting Landscaping Workers Year-Round: The Rise of Temperature-Regulating Wearable Technology

Guest post by Wesley Thomas, group product manager at Milwaukee Tool Landscape professionals can be exposed to extreme environments, from heat and sun to cold rain and harsh winters. These conditions affect more than just comfort; they influence safety, concentration, and overall job performance. Prolonged exposure to high heat can lead to heat stroke, exhaustion, […]

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Innovation on Display: ELEVATE Expo 2025 Unveils the Future of Productivity

Exhibitors at the 2025 ELEVATE Expo, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, came with dedicated solutions that allow landscape professionals to be both more productive and profitable in their business through new equipment and software. Productivity Boosters Kress featured several new innovations designed to increase landscape professionals’ productivity through battery technology and automation. ā€œEach of […]

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Boost Transparency and Trust: The Case for Adding a Client Portal

As technology continues to be integrated more frequently into customer interactions with brands, the expectation of it to be present in the landscape industry is also on the rise. If you are striving to convey that your business is on the cutting edge, one simple addition that can help modernize your customer service is a […]

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Explore Innovative Efficiency Boosters at the ELEVATE Expo 2025

The ELEVATE Expo show floor is where you want to be if you’re looking for the latest innovations and tools to help your business do more with less. ā€œWhatever size the company is that attends ELEVATE, there’s an opportunity to understand what future product enhancements, whether it’s autonomy or digital, can benefit a company,ā€ says […]

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AI Versus SEO: Why Search Is Far From Dead

If you’ve noticed a steep drop in your web traffic since the addition of AI tools, you may be wondering if SEO is no longer relevant. Chad Diller, CEO of Landscape Leadership, argues that search is still the backbone of online discovery. ā€œAI is not killing SEO,ā€ Diller says. ā€œThere’s been a lot of over-sensationalized clickbait […]

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ChatGPT for Landscape Sales Pros and Owners: A Hands-On Intro To Close More Sales

If you’ve been experiencing fewer leads or a longer sales process following the COVID boom, you’re not alone. One way to speed up your sales process is to tap into ChatGPT. ā€œA lot of sales is meeting with people, asking them questions, organizing what they tell you, and then formulating a proposal,ā€ says Jack Jostes, […]

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