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10 Years in the Trenches: What I’ve Learned Covering the Landscape Industry

I still remember my very first article I wrote for Total Landscape Care as their associate editor. It was a short piece about shade plants, and I had no idea what I was doing. Re-reading the article now, I can’t help but laugh at how many citations I used just so the reader could be […]

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Navigating Rising Property and Casualty Insurance Rates: What Landscape Businesses Need to Know in 2025

Rising insurance costs will continue to challenge landscape businesses in 2025, but proactive risk management offers a path to help control premiums. Drew Garcia, vice president of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services and Landscape Group Leader, says commercial auto, general liability and umbrella are three of the four major casualty insurance lines that are under pressure. He […]

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2024 Wrapped: Landscape Professionals Share Their Successes and New Processes

It’s that time of the year when people are excited to see the past 12 months summarized in stats and graphics. Even if you don’t share your landscape company’s accomplishments with a wider audience, it is a good idea to take stock of your successes and positive changes you’ve made. Josh Wise, CEO of GrassRoots Tree […]

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What Hot Trends Are Exhibitors Tackling at ELEVATE?

Staying ahead of the curve in the industry requires being forward-thinking and seeking solutions to various challenges. At ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Caterpillar, you can access industry experts on the Expo show floor and learn about their latest offerings designed to advance your business. ā€œExhibiting at ELEVATE allows John Deere to showcase […]

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Industry Innovations: A Sneak Peek of What’s on the ELEVATE Expo Floor

ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Caterpillar, is just around the corner and if you’re curious about what to expect on the Expo show floor, we’ve got the inside scoop on some of the innovations exhibitors are bringing this year. Featured Products STIHL will have one of their largest product launches in history at […]

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