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If you want to integrate AI into your lawn or landscape business, there are several considerations to ensure it is worth the effort and utilized to its fullest. First, consider your goals for implementing an AI solution. Will it help with cost efficiency and allow your team to do the same work with fewer resources […]
Almost any software you look at is currently touting their AI capabilities, but despite its ubiquitous nature, thereās a lot of mystery still swirling around artificial intelligence and how businesses can utilize it effectively. So first of all, itās best to define AI and some of the other buzzwords associated with it. āAI is anything […]
Rising insurance costs will continue to challenge landscape businesses in 2025, but proactive risk management offers a path to help control premiums. Drew Garcia, vice president of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services and Landscape Group Leader, says commercial auto, general liability and umbrella are three of the four major casualty insurance lines that are under pressure. He […]
Futurist Jim Carroll challenged lawn and landscape company leaders to consider where the industry is headed on Jan. 31 during Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire,Ā at Guanacaste, Costa Rica. He pointed out that the future favors those who are fast, so it is important to understand what are the greatest challenges that […]
Attendees received powerful insights on the next few years ahead as well as leadership advice atĀ Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire,Ā at Guanacaste, Costa Rica, on Jan. 30. One major aspect highlighted throughout the different presentations was the importance of people and the need to be nimble in the near future. Regulatory Updates […]
Snow and ice can be incredibly fickle, and often, meteorologists will still be adjusting their predictions with mere hours before a winter storm hits. If your landscape company provides snow and ice management services, youāre well acquainted with being at the mercy of Mother Nature. Thankfully, there are a number of tech tools that can […]
Just as the economy can impact consumer trends, the changing climate is also driving shifts in the demand for certain residential design features. With frequent natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, the need for versatile plants and landscapes that can endure various challenges is bringing sustainability to the forefront of clientsā minds. Adapting to Local […]
If you had to sum up landscape companiesā main focuses heading into the new year two words that capture their goals well are: efficiency and growth. Many owners are upping their technology budgets as they explore innovations that will benefit their operationsā productivity. Also, landscape businesses are buckling down on implementing strategies to recruit and […]
Although consumer demand has calmed down from the post-COVID frenzy, there is no doubt homeowners still see value in investing in their outdoor spaces and are seeking ways to maximize their landscapeās potential. Trending Design Aesthetics As the demand for native plants and well-adapted species rises, so does the desire for more naturalistic landscapes that […]
When landscape professionals headed into 2024, there were concerns surrounding the election and talk of a recession. Now, with 2025 on the horizon, businesses are optimistic about their growth next year. āThe landscape industry has a good mix of technology coupled with a continuing need for customer service provided by actual people,ā says Nada Duna, […]
