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For many in the landscape industry, finding skilled labor remains one of the primary business challenges they face. However, there have been improvements in recruiting efforts as owners have found that a mindset shift is the first step to remedying the situation. “The last few years, we’ve been focused a lot more on what we […]
When Stuart Ward, owner and general manager of Buckhead Landscape and Design, based in Chamblee, Georgia, started looking for a salesperson several years ago, he realized they did not have a defined sales process in place. “To bring in a salesperson who may or may not be from the industry, who probably didn’t have any […]
Guest post by Cindy Code, excutive director of Project EverGreen When winter storms roll in, snow and ice can quickly turn daily routines into major challenges, especially for military families with a loved one deployed. That’s where Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops steps in. The program unites compassionate snow and ice management professionals with military […]
Dan Waters, owner of Creative Environments, based in Tempe, Arizona, started out as a summer laborer in 1985. When the founder, Charles Hammond, passed the business on to his son, Waters bought 50% ownership of the company in 1993. Over the years, Waters has grown the business into a full-service firm that serves high-end clientele […]
Guest post by Wesley Thomas, group product manager at Milwaukee Tool Landscape professionals can be exposed to extreme environments, from heat and sun to cold rain and harsh winters. These conditions affect more than just comfort; they influence safety, concentration, and overall job performance. Prolonged exposure to high heat can lead to heat stroke, exhaustion, […]
The landscape industry is often described as a people business. Similarly, the military depends on teamwork and people working together efficiently. “Both rely on trust, communication, and accountability,” says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. “In the military, you depend on your unit to get the mission done safely. […]
EdenScapes, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, is on track to generate $5 million in revenue this year and expects to double that figure without expanding to multiple locations. Owner Chap Gary says he wants to grow the company to make space for professional-level people to move up within the company. “What excites me is to bring […]
Once your team has completed a job, do you take the time to conduct a project post-mortem, or are you so busy that you simply rush on to the next task? If you aren’t pausing to evaluate what went right and what went wrong on a job, your team will be doomed to repeat itself […]
Attendees who journeyed out West to Phoenix, Arizona, for ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Caterpillar, on Nov. 2-5, 2025, were not disappointed as the event was full of education, innovations and connection. “I continue to be impressed with the diversity of topics, and then also the diversity in attendees and different positions that people […]
Exhibitors at the 2025 ELEVATE Expo, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, came with dedicated solutions that allow landscape professionals to be both more productive and profitable in their business through new equipment and software. Productivity Boosters Kress featured several new innovations designed to increase landscape professionals’ productivity through battery technology and automation. “Each of […]
