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The Practical Guide to Videography for Landscape Companies

It’s easy to be daunted by the concept of incorporating videography into your marketing for your landscape business. Should you shoot everything in-house or hire a professional firm? What mistakes should you avoid? How do you make your videos memorable? The following guidance breaks down how to make strategic videography decisions without wasting time or […]

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Need a Creative Reset? Where to Find Landscape Design Inspiration

If you want to enter the new year with fresh ideas for your design/build projects, it may be time to seek out new sources of inspiration. One of the best ways to expand your toolbox of design concepts is to visit other gardens and landscapes. These locations can expose different approaches to common landscape challenges […]

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2026 Plant Trends: Low Maintenance, Regional, and Purpose-Driven

If you had to sum up the plant trends for 2026, you might be better off saying ‘It depends.’ More specifically, what clients are prioritizing in their plant palette varies greatly depending on the region. What is consistent is how clients’ plant preferences are being driven by their tolerance for maintenance, climate realities and how […]

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What’s Your Reverse Resolution for the Year?

Are New Year’s resolutions even worth making when all too often they are mocked as something a person will only stick with until February? If you are tired of setting out with good intentions to develop a new habit but failing to stick with it long-term, consider making a reverse resolution this year. A reverse […]

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Top 10 Stories of 2025

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. […]

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Five Landscape Design Trends for 2026

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, […]

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Videography That Sells: How to Build Trust On Camera

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 […]

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Where Should the Industry Focus According to the People Shaping It

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 […]

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Top 5 Level Up Stories from 2025

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 […]

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Stand Out and Secure the Best Talent with the NCLC Recruiting Playbook

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. […]

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