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By Randey Wall, NALP Accredited Degree Program The Brigham Young Plant and Landscape Systems program received their National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Accreditation renewal in April 2023. The program submitted course information and completed an extensive self-study prior to the site evaluation by a team of professionals from education and industry. The team determined […]
When it comes to attracting and keeping employees, many landscape business owners say their company culture is the key. However, culture is not something that you can set and then forget. It requires intentional effort, and you should take the time to evaluate your current culture regularly. Below are some questions to ask while assessing […]
For many years, the residents of this historic apartment complex have enjoyed access to a green roof that is situated above an underground parking structure in the heart of Baltimore. As the years passed, the site’s foundation began to crumble and needed to be repaired, which meant the old green roof would need replacing. The […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Sperber Landscape Companies Enters Arizona Market with ProQual Landscaping Sperber Landscape Companies has entered the Arizona market with their recent partnership with ProQual Landscaping. Their addition marks the 17th brand in Sperber’s national portfolio. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, ProQual is a regional leader in […]
In season 4, episode 4 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, host Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape talks with Claire Goldman, principal and head of design and business development for R&R Landscaping, based in Auburn, Alabama. Goldman cultivated a love for the outdoors and plants as a child following her grandma around the […]
Foliar diseases are one of the most common diseases in trees, and if left untreated, they will lead to plant death. That’s why identifying the different types of foliar diseases ailing your client’s trees and understanding how to treat them is incredibly important. So, what are some of the different types of foliar diseases and […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. From 2020 to 2022, Aphix, LLC, based in Frankfort, Kentucky, grew from a $9 million company to $18 million. They also experienced 80 percent growth from 2021 to 2022. Allen Sweeney, president and CEO of Aphix, […]
Guest post by Gage Roberts, a sales director for Aspire Software. In the green industry, a tight, busy schedule often aligns with long-term profitability and growth. However, if managed ineffectively, it can negatively impact the quality of your crew’s work and overall team morale – especially during the busy landscaping season. A well-defined scheduling strategy […]
If you like the idea of being a full-service lawn or landscape company, you may be wondering what are the benefits of creating a separate company brand for a specific offering. Going this route depends greatly on your goals and plans for the future. Some of the reasons a landscape company creates a secondary business […]
Joshua Tree Experts, based in Stockertown, Pennsylvania, started in 2005 as a general tree service and plant health care company. Now they have grown to a $7 million business through their three-in-one business model by adding lawn care and pest control services. “We’ve really built the business up and we really focused on managing client […]
