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If you want to gain a competitive advantage with economic insights for early 2026 and 2027, you won’t want to miss Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire. This NALP member-exclusive event, held on Feb. 4-7, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, features a presentation from Taylor St. Germain, an economist with ITR Economics, […]
In April of this year, NALP announced that contractor members now have free access to comprehensive online training as part of their membership. Since then, landscape companies have already begun to reap the benefits of tapping into this suite of on-demand training for their teams. Andrea Patti, co-owner of A Growing Concern, based in Santa Cruz, […]
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. Do you consider yourself a disruptor in the landscape industry? This is a person or company that intentionally challenges the existing order to create better outcomes. As a disruptor, you are able to write […]
In the lawn and landscape industry, profit margins are already tight so the last thing you need in your business are expenses that chip away at that number further. As your company grows, the types of margin eaters will evolve along with your organization. Check out some of the common culprits and how to address […]
After putting in the time and effort to attract talent to their landscape company, organizations are working hard to improve their overall onboarding process. This focus on welcoming and training new hires from the get-go is paying off, as many companies are seeing increased retention rates with their rookie employees. Patrick Murray, co-founder of Local […]
Often when businesses grow rapidly, company culture can fall by the wayside, but this has not been the case for Green Lawn Fertilizing, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which recently earned four major awards all in the same quarter. These awards include ranking on the Inc. 5000 2025 list, the 2025 Philadelphia100 list, being named […]
If you’re looking for a way to pay it forward to the next generation of landscape professionals, there is no better way than supporting the NALP Foundation. The NALP Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the landscape industry through education, scholarships, and research for the benefit of the nation’s green spaces. Paul Fraynd, president of the […]
As the year winds down, it’s easy to want to simply repeat what worked for next year. However, being intentional with your strategic planning can ensure that your company is poised to take advantage of the fresh start a new year offers. Setting Your Company Up for Success To create a meaningful game plan for […]
When you look in the mirror, do you see yourself or the others who made you who you are today? Jeff Rossen, CEO of Rossen Landscape, based in Great Falls, Virginia, recently reflected on some of the individuals who made a tangible impact in his life. Rossen’s Role Models As a kid, Rossen always had aquariums […]
It’s hard to anticipate what unforeseen circumstances may end up impacting your business. For instance, it’s unlikely you had a global pandemic on your bingo card for 2020, but having a disaster preparedness plan in place can help you think through various scenarios and how to address them. “When something unexpected happens, downtime can quickly […]