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Discover How McHale Landscape Design Develops Clients for Life at Field Trip

Want to build stronger relationships with your clients and team members? Discover how McHale Landscape Design, Inc., empowers people and has crafted a company culture rooted in success at NALP’s Field Trip in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Sept. 23-24, 2025. McHale is a high-end residential landscape design, build and estate gardening firm. With an annual revenue […]

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Level Up: Saluda Hill Landscapes Blossoms Through Builder Partnerships

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Saluda Hill Landscapes, based in Lexington, South Carolina, has carved out a niche for themselves by primarily serving homebuilders. The company has experienced steady, but fast growth since starting in 1991. ā€œBuilder landscaping remains our most […]

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Always Be Marketing: How One Landscaper’s Radio Waves Strengthened His Referrals

Like many other landscape companies starting out, Bret Achtenhagen’s Seasonal Services, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, initially worked with anyone and everyone. Bret Achtenhagen, president and CEO of the company, says in the beginning, they served middle-class clients and starter homes. Now their reputation has taken them to higher-end clientele. ā€œIt’s very referral-based, but I think […]

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LEEDing the Way: Pursuing Green Building Certifications for Landscape Projects

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most comprehensive certifications out there, denoting whether a building is energy- and resource-efficient. Most consider indoor elements to be the most important, but landscaping and outdoor influences carry equal weight. LEED Certification Requirements and Credits LEED certification criteria vary based on the type of […]

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The Value of Utilizing Design Questionnaires

If you specialize in design/build services, you know there’s often a lot of due diligence upfront. Design discussions are necessary to create a space that meets the needs of the clients. They can also help you determine if a lead is a good fit for your company. One tool that can help streamline this process […]

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Level Up: Father Nature’s Focus on Livable Landscapes Drives Their Growth

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. At Father Nature Landscapes, based in Birmingham, Alabama, their whole design philosophy is about creating livable landscapes. ā€œWe feel these wins when people have weddings in their garden spaces, when they have birthday parties in their […]

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Taking the Lead: Boosting Biodiversity by Adding Native Plants to Landscape Designs

When it comes to practices that benefit the environment, do you tend to wait for your clients to request these aspects to be incorporated into their landscape design or do you suggest them as natural recommendations to consider? Sarah Vanek, a landscape consultant located in Omaha, Nebraska, with Ryan Lawn & Tree based in Merriam, […]

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Designing Trust: How Transparency and Clarity Lead to Happier Clients

A residential design/build project is a significant investment for your clients, and the last thing you want is for them to be disappointed with the end project. Capturing a client’s vision and bringing it to life is an art. Learn how to avoid disconnects between the homeowner and the project so satisfaction is never a […]

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Designing Dog Parks: Essential Features for a Pawsome Play Area

People love their canine companions and as a result, there is an increased demand for pet-friendly amenities in multifamily housing, HOAs, and municipal parks. James Kole, DC branch manager with Level Green Landscaping, based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, notes that during the pandemic, more people adopted pets, requiring more amenity spaces in high-density urban areas. […]

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Tips for Installing Luxury Additions: Snow Melting Systems

If you have clients in colder regions where snow is a common occurrence or falls frequently enough for it to be a headache for homeowners, one luxury addition to their property you can suggest is a snow melting system. ā€œMost people that want one will find out that they can’t afford one,ā€ says Ben Bowen, […]

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