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Labor shortages are one of the most frequent concerns for landscape companies, as they inhibit growth and can negatively affect customer satisfaction. This is why NALP is committed to helping strengthen the workforce pipeline. “To meet this need, we are prioritizing initiatives that broaden and diversify the candidate pool while expanding early career exposure for […]
Your uniforms are a reflection of your company, so naturally, you want all your team members to feel comfortable and professional in them. Unfortunately, while more women have joined the landscape industry, the availability of workwear designed specifically for women has lagged behind. “Many solutions historically focused on adapting men’s products rather than addressing the […]
Kicking off the season with a strong spring rodeo is a great way to get your team up to speed on training, but this isn’t the only time your crews should be instructed on safety and best practices. By implementing short daily training huddles, you can not only reinforce what was covered more in-depth early […]
Selling enhancement work isn’t a way to nickel-and-dime your client base; rather, it can serve as a core growth engine that strengthens your customer relationships when approached as a proactive partnership. Tyner Tew, vice president of sales for Bland Landscaping Company, based in Apex, North Carolina, says they’ve sold enhancements since the start of the […]
Jerry Schill is the president and CEO of Schill Grounds Management, based in Westlake, Ohio. Schill started the company with his brother, Joe, in 1993. They developed a reputation for high-end design/build landscape construction and maintenance services. In the 2010s, the company shifted its focus to commercial landscape maintenance. Then in 2020, Schill Grounds Management […]
Annuals are fleeting, but how you design your client’s landscape can provide them with year-round interest in their property. There is no one set way to craft a design that provides color, structure and allure in a landscape throughout the seasons, but below are some of the different techniques and plant material to consider. Creating […]
For 20 years, this gorgeous home outside of Boston, Massachusetts, has been under the care of NatureWorks Landscape Services, Inc., based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. With over 2.5 acres, the property requires lawn care, fine gardening, snow removal, and plenty of pruning. While the standards have remained the same, the site has evolved, bringing challenges and […]
Southern Botanical, based in Dallas, Texas, was tasked with developing a sky garden for their client Harwood by blending culture, art and landscape on a 12th-floor terrace as part of their ‘trophy portfolio.’ The client wanted to evoke the calm, meditative beauty of a Japanese garden in the space. Throughout the 17,000-square-foot space, tenants can […]
What started as a summer job in high school working on a mowing crew eventually turned into a full-time job and career for Josh Nieuwsma. He says there wasn’t one specific moment he realized he could make a career out of landscaping, but once he started the landscape management program at Michigan State University, Nieuwsma […]
Promoting employees from within can greatly strengthen your company, but this can only occur if you are building out your team members’ leadership skills. This is what prompted LandCare, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, to launch their Accelerated Leadership Development Program in October 2024. “Sustainable growth requires a strong bench of leaders who are ready to […]
