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Sponsored Content Kress Commercial unveiled its latest breakthrough in autonomous mowing technology, KR800 or “Voyager,” at Equip Expo 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky and is now inviting landscape business owners to take a deeper dive into its capabilities. On February 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST, Kress will host a virtual live event out of Longboat […]
Industry leaders gathered valuable knowledge on the external factors that will impact their business in the coming years at Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire, in Santa Barbara, California, on Feb. 4-7, 2026. Attendees were also able to network and share their different perspectives on how they tackle various challenges and changes they […]
In-service documentation may seem like just more admin work for your crews, but it is a powerful form of insurance that can protect your business from serious legal expenses. Claims arise for every type of business. While good documentation is a common practice for those in snow and ice management, it is also a strong […]
Despite economic predictions for a weaker business cycle in 2026, 42% commercial landscape companies expect the market to improve, and another 38% anticipate it will stay the same as last year, according to Aspire’s 2026 Commercial Landscape Industry Report. This report surveyed more than 1,000 commercial landscaping professionals across the U.S. and delved into their […]
It’s easy to play the comparison game when you’re recruiting and wonder if your landscape company needs to hire a full-time recruiter in order to be successful. Yet what works for your organization will depend on your growth goals, current company size and market conditions. If you’re on the smaller side, experience low turnover rates […]
“Who will protect what I built?” is the question owners must ask when they reach the point where they’re ready to retire or simply take a step back from the business. In response to this, Jennifer Jorge and other industry leaders have collaborated to launch Legacy Lawns, a new national lawn care platform, which unites […]
If you struggle with collecting your final payment from clients after completing design/build projects, implementing a punch list walkthrough can help mitigate this issue. This was the case for Local Roots Landscaping, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While early on they didn’t have a punch list process, after implementing the practice around seven years ago, it has […]
The NALP Executive Leadership Program, in partnership with UVA Darden School of Business, exceeded expectations for attendees of this highly rated and sold-out program, which took place on Jan. 12-15, 2026. This education program is designed for both veteran leaders and those moving up within your organization. It explores concepts like employee motivation, negotiation, leadership in […]
When you don’t have a clear structure for your pay decisions, you run the risk of higher turnover, recruiting challenges, employee distrust, and noncompliance with legal requirements, depending on your location. Currently, 16 states have laws related to pay transparency and 10 additional states have introduced bills regarding pay transparency. Some states, like Ohio, have […]
Two years ago, Father Nature Landscapes, based in Birmingham, Alabama, was struggling to find individuals who were willing to get their hands dirty and found satisfaction from building something with their hands. “Even with a growing internship program, we found it challenging to hire solely from the college pipeline,” says Will Richardson, managing director of […]
