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Commercial landscape companies are cautiously optimistic about 2027, with 45% expecting next year to be better than 2026. Meanwhile, 37% anticipate things to stay the same, according to Aspire Softwareās 2027 State of Commercial Landscaping Report. In this report, more than 1,000 commercial landscape business leaders shared their outlook for the future and what theyāre […]
Meteorological winter isnāt until Dec. 1, but if youāre in the snow business, chances are youāre already eyeing the forecast for the upcoming winter months. According to AccuWeather, the 2026-27 winter will be greatly influenced by a potentially record-shattering El NiƱo. Why El NiƱo Is Shaping Up to Break Records El NiƱo is a climate […]
Thereās no denying that curb appeal is powerful, but rather than treating it as a tool to entice the next owner, consumers are using their front yards as a space for personalization. According to Thumbtackās Curb Appeal Report, which surveyed more than 1,000 homeowners across the country, nearly one in seven respondents are using their […]
As you seek talent to grow the ranks of your company, itās important to understand the growing changes in workforce expectations. Successfully attracting and retaining employees now requires you to go beyond sharing what it is you do. Now, you need to communicate your why, your how, and who makes up your team. Additionally, economic […]
Despite economic predictions for a weaker business cycle in 2026, 42% commercial landscape companies expect the market to improve, and another 38% anticipate it will stay the same as last year, according to Aspire’s 2026 Commercial Landscape Industry Report. This report surveyed more than 1,000 commercial landscaping professionals across the U.S. and delved into their […]
If you had to sum up the plant trends for 2026, you might be better off saying āIt depends.ā More specifically, what clients are prioritizing in their plant palette varies greatly depending on the region. What is consistent is how clientsā plant preferences are being driven by their tolerance for maintenance, climate realities and how […]
An industry that refuses to evolve is one that dies. Thankfully, the landscape industry is not one of these and has changed rapidly even in the past few decades. For instance, in the past, bids were written with pen and paper. Now there is software that can measure properties and send estimates in minutes. Businesses […]
For many in the landscape industry, finding skilled labor remains one of the primary business challenges they face. However, there have been improvements in recruiting efforts as owners have found that a mindset shift is the first step to remedying the situation. āThe last few years, we’ve been focused a lot more on what we […]
In the past, consumers viewed sustainability as a ānice-to-haveā trait of the companies they purchased from, but this perception has shifted over the past few years. According to PwCās 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 […]
