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From Gutters to Gardens: Rainwater Harvesting 101

As sustainable water use becomes more top of mind for customers, one option you can present is incorporating rainwater harvesting to supplement their irrigation usage. Rainwater collection can help reduce stormwater runoff and has fewer contaminants compared to surface and ground waters. How much water a client can expect to collect and be able to […]

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Converting a Wooded Lot Into a Private Backyard Oasis

Landvisions, based in Tyler, Texas, faced a challenge when their clients requested a transformation of their small, wooded, and elevated lot into an entertainment space where they could host parties with numerous guests. The clients had a comprehensive wish list of elements, and the combination was difficult to fit into the small yard. The project […]

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Chuy Medrano Named 2025 Lifetime Leader of the Year

Chuy Medrano, the late co-founder and owner of CoCal Landscape Services, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, embodied servant leadership, championed Hispanic voices in the industry, and impacted countless lives through mentorship, employment, and unwavering support. For his legacy of uplifting others and keeping people at the heart of his work, Medrano was posthumously named the […]

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Predictable Profits: The Case for Flat Monthly Billing Rates

If you offer recurring services like lawn care and landscape maintenance, your company has the opportunity to improve your cash flow by implementing monthly installment payment plans. Rather than only invoicing customers after completing a service, this payment model allows you to spread bills out across the 12 months of the year. “It helps in […]

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Meet Macey Robinson, 2025’s Young Professional of the Year

Macey Robinson, market vice president of North Texas and Oklahoma for LandCare, exemplifies people-first leadership, and her ability to build client trust, develop new business, and deepen team engagement has allowed her to soar through the ranks at LandCare. Robinson has transformed multiple branches and is an inspiring young leader who is lifting up others […]

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NALP Educates EPA Officials During Advocacy Field Trip

Federal regulators from the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Office of Pest Management Programs at the USDA all attended the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ annual Advocacy Field Trip on Sept. 9, 2025. This event serves as an opportunity to educate and expand regulators’ perspectives on pesticides. […]

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How to Create a Culture of Heroes at Every Level

A hero is often described as an ordinary person who does extraordinary things. However, if this is the case, it means you’d have to believe that you are ordinary. “I don’t think there’s anybody walking this planet that was put here to be ordinary,” says Kevin Brown, author of The Hero Effect. “I don’t think […]

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Meet Jennifer Jorge, the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year

Jennifer Jorge, president and partner at King Green, based in Gainesville, Georgia, is a powerhouse leader and is committed to advancing the industry. Her vocal advocacy for women in a predominantly male field earned her the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year award. “I’m deeply honored and incredibly grateful,” Jorge says. “To be recognized by […]

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Level Up: Timberline Landscaping Grows As They Expand Their Services

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has an annual revenue of $30 million and is always in a growth mindset. Josh Pool, COO of Timberline Landscaping, says they never want to settle and become stagnant. […]

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Committing to a Cause: The Power of Community Service

There are countless causes that your business can support as a form of community service. Rather than letting choice overload prevent you from giving back at all out of a concern that you can’t help everyone, starting off with just one effort can open the door to other opportunities. “One of my favorite quotes is, […]

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