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Burnout can be a real threat to both your team and yourself if you are not taking care of your mental health. “Mental health is such a wide sweeping topic with a million and a half definitions – one for about every individual talking about it,” says Brandon Sheppard, a Weed Man franchisor in the Mid-Atlantic. “At […]
As the terms ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ become more common in grocery stores, it is also sparking consumer interest in finding organic lawn care services as well. However, does that interest translate into actual profits? Dive into some of the reasons to consider creating organic lawn care, as well as the customer education required to be […]
As a leader, establishing effective routines can play a major role in your overall excellence as an organization. It takes discipline to both develop good habits and eliminate those that no longer serve you. Below are some of the habits that have positively impacted leaders in the landscape industry as well as practices they decided […]
ISA Certified Arborist Jay Judd always had a love for working outdoors, but it wasn’t until he was introduced to the mountain pine beetle that he became aware of the field of arboriculture. Twenty-four years ago, Judd started in the green industry working for Conservation Corps through AmeriCorps in Flagstaff, Arizona. He would build trails […]
One memorable aspect of ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, is its selection of fun and engaging locations for its networking events. Last year, the ELEVATE Bash closed out at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, where attendees had the chance to race each other in a simulator, learn the […]
Earth Day serves as the birth of the modern environmental movement. Prior to 1970, many Americans were oblivious to the threats a polluted environment posed to themselves and the planet as a whole. For more than half a century, this day has been celebrated as a time to conduct service projects or educate the public […]
In the past, consumers viewed sustainability as a “nice-to-have” trait of the companies they purchased from, but this perception has shifted over the past few years. According to PwC’s 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey, consumers are willing to pay 9.7% more on average for sustainable products and services, despite concerns about the cost of […]
The World Economic Forum released the Future of Jobs Report 2025, which examines how macrotrends such as technology and the green transition are impacting jobs and skills. One of the most transformative trends has been broadening digital access. 60% of the surveyed employers expect it to transform their business by 2030. Artificial intelligence and information […]
Mowers are one of the most ubiquitous pieces of equipment in the lawn and landscape industry, but they can also be the cause of numerous hazards. Each year, approximately 70,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for mower-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additionally, about 90 people die annually due […]
Jim Huston passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 75. Huston was the founder and president of J.R. Huston Consulting, Inc., which provided consulting services, software solutions and educational workshops and seminars to the green industry. Huston held positions in finance, aviation supply inventory management and procurement while serving in the U.S. […]
