Landscape Business Owner & Statesman Offers Six Steps For Political Involvement
Every industry has to deal with the ups and downs of government regulation and landscape professionals are no different. The legislation passed on Capitol Hill …
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Will The OR Drought Affect Turf Seed Supply?
The 2021 grass seed crop is going to be very interesting as inventory stocks on many turf, forage, and cover crop seed species are at …
Don’t Cut Down! Some Texas Oaks Still In Recovery From Uri
Are you a Texas landscaper? Do you have clients whose oaks aren’t leafing out? After last winter’s devastation, many trees appear as healthy and vibrant …
Being Active In a Trade Association Makes Us A Better Contractor
Have you heard the expression, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” It’s a loaded question that usually leads nowhere. Eight times …
Latest On Supplemental H-2B Visas From NALP
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has been working closely with Capitol Hill to get the H-2B supplemental 22,000 visa rule published as soon …
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Neighborhood Influences On Water Conservation
Did you know “peer pressure” can affect lawn watering habits and conservation? University of Florida researcher Laura Warner studies the social behaviors that lead to …
Update From NALP: 22,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas Expected
A total of 22,000 supplemental H-2B visas are expected to be offered in the coming months. In late April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) …
Green Acres Landscape: Getting Employee Relationships Right
As anyone in landscaping knows, finding, hiring, and retaining quality employees are among the biggest challenges in the industry. So when results of a confidential …
Arbor Day 2021: Tracking Tree Benefits & Posting For Planting
I have an Autumn Flame red maple that I planted in my backyard probably about 15 years ago. I forget how much I paid for …
Loan Expert Offers Four Tips For Starting A New Lawn Care Business
According to government data, Americans are starting new businesses at a greater rate than they have in over 10 years. And lawn care is a …
Americans Support Strong Federal Framework For Pesticide Regulation
There is strong support for the current federal and state pesticide regulatory framework, according to new public opinion research from RISE (Responsible Industry for a …
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Ten New ASLA Projects Represent Climate Resilient Landscape Design
It’s Earth Day! And for inspiration, here’s 10 new projects that were recently added to the Smart Policies for a Changing Climate Online Exhibition …
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H-2B Frustrations? Wary Of Green Reforms? Let Your Voice Be Heard During NALP Legislative Days
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) needs your help in advocating for landscape industry issues in their Legislative Days virtual event. To support the …
OR Coastal Residents Asked To Remove Pampas Grass From Landscapes
The South Slough National Estuarine and Research Reserve in Oregon is asking coastal residents to survey their properties and remove pampas grass, following an extensive …