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Sponsored Content By Lindsey Hoffman Chappell, Ph.D., Green Solutions Team, Envu Every efficient cool-season program starts with the cultural basics to build a dense, low-stress lawn. Unfortunately, most of this is squarely in the hands of clients. A quick reminder is beneficial for clients in the spring about frequent mowing at approximately three inches or […]
In markets where finding sufficient labor is extremely challenging, landscape companies have turned to the H-2B temporary visa program for assistance. However, this program is particularly volatile as Congress has failed to fully address permanent reforms due to intense political pressure from multiple angles. While landscape companies strive to limit their dependence on the program […]
By Randey Wall, NALP Accredited Degree Program The Spokane Community College Landscape Management program was re-accredited in 2025 by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.Ā The accreditation process required the submission of program information, student learning outcomes, and the completion of an extensive self-study prior to an on-site evaluation by a team of industry and educational […]
The Level Up series is a collection of articles sharing the successful strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies reach the next level. Check out some of the most-read stories in this series for 2025. Click on each companyās name to read the full Level Up article. 5) Level Up: GreenWeaver Landscapesā Commitment to […]
Roscoe Klausing, CEO of Klausing Group, PBC, based in Lexington, Kentucky, first came across the National Association of Landscape Professionals when he saw the monthly magazine and started reading it. He ended up learning of an upcoming conference, registered, attended and was blown away by the experience. Klausing joined the association in 1998 when his […]
If youāre looking to stay competitive in the quickly evolving landscape industry, there is no better place to find fresh, forward-thinking content and proactive peers than at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. āELEVATE has always been one of my favorite weeks of the year because I get to connect with so many […]
The outer suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are home to a unique retreat. These 66 acres display a wide range of Minnesota ecosystems, from prairies to woodlands and wetlands. Among the prairie is a recently expanded house that includes a new landscape. Several families own this home, and each of them wanted a landscape that would […]
Imagine youāre trying to bake a cake, but you decide to pour the batter in the pan, and then you try to grease the pan. Itās an unmitigated disaster, obviously, and youād never do something like this because itās out of the proper order of operations. Yet many landscape crews are out completing jobs in […]
As more clients are discovering the value of biophilia, more are requesting interior plantscaping services as well. While your landscape company is capable of taking on all things exterior, the nature of interior plantscaping is a world unto itself. If you decide this isnāt a service line you want to delve into yourself, you can […]
Taking the time to show appreciation for your employees is not something you should take lightly. It may seem like an optional feel-good practice, but it has a direct effect on employee motivation and productivity. According to a survey by Nectar, 83.6% of employees feel recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work. Another 77.9% […]
