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As more military members are deployed both at home and overseas, the need for volunteers for Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program has never been greater. For the past 20 years, GreenCare for Troops has been connecting families of deployed military personnel with professional lawn and landscape companies who volunteer their services while their loved […]
In the midst of the busy growing season, it can be challenging to find the time to focus on specific safety issues. Crews are trying to operate as efficiently as possible, but when safety isn’t top of mind, it can result in costly injuries. Your team members can encounter a combination of hazards on a […]
If you love shows like “How It’s Made,” this article is for you as we’re taking a deep dive into what all goes into producing NALP’s Financial Benchmark Report and why the process matters for companies relying on the report to make smarter business decisions. One thing that’s important to understand is that benchmark studies […]
There is no specific practice, perk or event that creates your company’s overall culture. Rather, it is a combination of daily interactions that define who you are as an organization. Even having a mission and a set of core values doesn’t properly capture your culture if your team is not living these out on a […]
Maintaining quality and company culture as you scale is hard. Now imagine managing that across four separate sister companies. Yet Timberline One, the parent company of Timberline Landscaping, Timberline Trailcraft, Timberline Rock N’ Roll and Timberline Building Systems, achieves just that. Creating a cohesive company culture across 320 employees is no mean feat. During the NALP […]
A short drive from Annapolis, Maryland, leads to a new riverside landscape near Chesapeake Bay. For three years, McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transformed this property into an oasis, featuring swaths of native plants, rain gardens, and modern plantings that match the new house. Their efforts led to them earning a […]
With mergers and acquisitions, a company’s numbers may get the deal done, but how well their culture is integrated will determine whether the partnership succeeds or unravels in the months that follow. Blending company cultures is not a sprint but a marathon that starts well before the papers are signed and continues long after the […]
Landscape companies that integrate robotic mowers into their operations can experience true productivity gains, but success with this technology depends greatly on how it is implemented. While robotic mowers come with a learning curve, investing the time and effort into making them work for your operations now can help pay off in the long run. […]
If you want to know where your business stacks up against high-performing firms or versus organizations that are similar based on employee size, business focus or region, NALP’s Financial Benchmark Report is a valuable tool for uncovering areas for improvement. However, benchmark reports cannot be created without participation from companies like your own. The goal […]
Newsletters can be an overlooked communication channel with customers, but for it to be truly useful for your organization, it’s important to avoid common pitfalls, hone your mailing lists and ensure long-term consistency. Mistakes to Avoid Lauren Hoogewind, marketing director of the Rocky Mountain Region – Mariani Premier Group with Designs By Sundown, based in […]
