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Trends and Technology

Best Practices To Operate Battery-Powered OPE All Day Long

Sponsored Content – Visit ELEVATE booth 1713 to learn more. With advanced technology, Kress Commercial battery-powered OPE not only delivers superior performance and longevity but also considerable cost savings from day one. Here’s how landscapers can maximize battery benefit and efficiency: Understand Your Battery Understanding different battery technologies can inform purchasing decisions and help get […]

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Technology Upgrades: Assessing Your Business’s Tech Needs Before Year-End

As the end of the year quickly approaches, your landscape company is probably busy with budget season, wrapping up projects and possibly prepping for snow season, depending on your region. However, one aspect that can be overlooked during this hectic time is the current technology your business is using. Conducting a technology needs assessment at […]

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What Hot Trends Are Exhibitors Tackling at ELEVATE?

Staying ahead of the curve in the industry requires being forward-thinking and seeking solutions to various challenges. At ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Caterpillar, you can access industry experts on the Expo show floor and learn about their latest offerings designed to advance your business. ā€œExhibiting at ELEVATE allows John Deere to showcase […]

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Industry Innovations: A Sneak Peek of What’s on the ELEVATE Expo Floor

ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Caterpillar, is just around the corner and if you’re curious about what to expect on the Expo show floor, we’ve got the inside scoop on some of the innovations exhibitors are bringing this year. Featured Products STIHL will have one of their largest product launches in history at […]

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Boost Your Crews’ Plant Knowledge with These Powerful Plant ID Apps

If you’re opting to hire your employees based on their attitude and work ethic, rather than a particular set of skills, chances are not all of them have an encyclopedic knowledge of all the plants they may encounter out in the field. Ā  While you should work to increase their recognition of different plant species […]

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Deck the Halls: 2024 Lighting and DĆ©cor Trends to Elevate Your Clients’ Spaces

If you offer holiday lighting and dĆ©cor services to your clients, some will want the same look year after year and others will want the newest look. For your trendsetting clientele, these are some of the themes you can expect to see in demand for 2024. Outdoor DĆ©cor Trends Whether you focus on residential or […]

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Business Success

ChatGPT was first launched in November 2022, and it, along with other large language models, has evolved drastically since then. ā€œEven from a year ago, it’s a much bigger part, not just in the landscape industry, but it’s a much bigger part of our lives, generally speaking,ā€ says Skyler Westergard, learning & development specialist with […]

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Maximizing Drone Capabilities in the Landscape Industry

Just like any other piece of technology, adding a drone to your landscape company’s tools is an investment. If you’re not sure what purposes they could serve in your operations, check out how these landscape businesses have used drones to take their efficiency and accuracy to new heights. Marketing The main reason many landscape companies […]

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The Future of AI in the Landscape Industry

AI is a lot like a baby tiger. It causes excitement and interest, but not many people are asking the harder questions about who will take care of it and ensure it doesn’t hurt anyone. If you’re wondering what the answers to some of those challenging questions are, Noelle Russell, leading AI innovator and practitioner, […]

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How I Do It: Creating An International Exchange Program

You might think of an exchange program as something college students can take advantage of while studying, but John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, based in Congers, New York, recently launched their first-ever exchange with the Plant Designs team in London, England. Mark Mini, president of John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, says this program is the result of […]

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