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2025 is almost finished, but there’s still time to read some of the most popular articles of the year on The Edge. Some of the topics that resonated with readers were industry trends, business tips and company culture. Take a minute to review if you missed any of these most-read stories of the year below. […]
In 2026, continued inflation and a desire to stick to the budget will influence residential homeowners’ priorities for their landscapes. “Homeowners are focusing on features that provide long-term value and low maintenance, like durable natural materials, efficient irrigation, and multi-functional outdoor spaces,” says Tyler Bigham, principal lead designer for Alterra Landscape Design, based in Richardson, […]
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million. Yet many landscape companies have yet to explore the possibilities of videography in their marketing efforts or are investing in ineffective formats. “Video is a fast and proven path to connection,” says Corey Halstead, co-owner of HALSTEAD Media. “Whether the decision maker […]
An industry that refuses to evolve is one that dies. Thankfully, the landscape industry is not one of these and has changed rapidly even in the past few decades. For instance, in the past, bids were written with pen and paper. Now there is software that can measure properties and send estimates in minutes. Businesses […]
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 company’s name to read the full Level Up article. 5) Level Up: GreenWeaver Landscapes’ Commitment to […]
If your company is seeking qualified college students who are passionate about the landscape industry, there is no better place to look than at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL. This event features more than 750 students from 55+ colleges and universities who are ready to start their careers. […]
The landscape industry is a demanding field, and it’s natural to experience stress for short periods of time. However, if you or your team members are in a state of constant stress with no relief in sight, this can lead to cases of burnout. When the topic of burnout is brought up, you may think […]
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 […]
Becoming a member of your national, state and other relevant industry associations can help with your credibility, visibility and engagement within the industry. “Associations bring together people who care deeply about the same mission: improving how we design, build, maintain, and steward the outdoor spaces people rely on,” says Bill Benoit, VP of sales and […]
This information came from a session during the 2025 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026. Did you know that for businesses with fewer than 500 employees, the average cost of a data breach is over $3 million? Additionally, 60% of small businesses fold within six months of a cyberattack. […]
