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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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Team Building: Exploring Internal Social Media Platforms

Fostering employee engagement is a critical aspect of your business, and failing to do so can result in costly turnover and lost productivity. As your company grows, ensuring a cohesive culture and regular communication with your teams can be a challenge, especially if you expand geographically. One tool that you can use to your advantage […]

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The Future of Battery Charging: Risks, Rates, and New Tech

Manufacturers are currently in pursuit of battery cell technology that will allow them to provide faster charging times for landscape companies. As technology advances, below are some of the areas to be mindful of as you scale with battery power and what to expect in the near future. Faster Charging Considerations   One of the […]

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Faster Speeds and Mobile Power: Where Battery Charging Tech Is Headed Next

As more landscape companies move to integrating battery-powered equipment into their operations, the question of where the technology will evolve in the next few years is on everyone’s mind. ā€œThat is the question of the century that we’re all trying to answer,ā€ says Todd Zimmerman, SVP of dealer sales, operations and product atĀ Kress. ā€œFrom a […]

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