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To continue to raise professionalism in the industry, NALP contractor members now have free access to comprehensive online training as part of their membership. “NALP’s role as the trade association for the industry is to really help the industry grow,” says Britt Wood, CEO of NALP. “By providing training as part of membership, we’re enabling […]
Chuy Medrano passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Medrano was the co-founder and owner of CoCal Landscape, based in Denver, Colorado. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, Medrano was the oldest of eight siblings and only finished the third grade before he began working to help support his family. He took whatever […]
Without your local community, your business wouldn’t be able to exist, so it’s only natural to want to give back and support it. Not only is being active in your local community the right thing to do, but it can also attract additional clients and team members to your organization. “It’s just good business,” says […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, has the ability to take older landscapes that have seen better days and revitalize them into a sustainable, beautiful space that their customers can appreciate. Mark Pyrah, president of Peak […]
Missing a leak during your spring irrigation startups is not how you want to start off the year. However, with the right strategies and processes in place, you can enhance your routing efficiency and avoid costly mistakes. “Springtime scheduling can be tricky, especially for those companies that exist in winter climates,” says Tim Malooly, owner […]
Like any other groundbreaking innovation, leaders in every industry have been encouraged to tap into artificial intelligence and integrate it into their business. However, if you haven’t really dipped your toe in the AI pool, you may be completely at a loss for where to even start. Or, perhaps you dabbled with ChatGPT a few […]
April is National Lawn Care Month and while grass is often taken for granted, the value of healthy lawns cannot be overstated. You can share the benefits of turfgrass with your community by accessing our toolkit, which includes social media graphics, infographics and messages. A common complaint against lawns is that they are a monoculture […]
Mistakes are a part of life, but how you choose to respond to them in your business can greatly impact your culture and your ability to foster true accountability. When a crew member damages a property or bids a job wrong, you might feel you have to respond in a disciplinary manner to set the […]
When you’re in the thick of it, some of the struggles of running your lawn or landscape company can seem like that’s just the way things are. However, taking a step back and using Kat Cole’s process of asking three questions and making a list can help you not only identify opportunities to improve but […]
If your team offers irrigation services, the beginning of spring is also the time for irrigation startups. This is prime time to review your clients’ systems for any winter damage, as well as an opportunity to identify potential enhancements. System Startup Recommendations The first step technicians should take before starting the irrigation system is to […]
