2024 Landscape Trends From The National Association Of Landscape Professionals

What will be the 2024 landscape trends in residential design? Here's what members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) said they expect for the coming year.
Christmas

From Famous Christmas Tree To Habitat For Humanity Home

Each year since 2007, lumber milled from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been used to help a family build their Habitat home.

Top Landscape Designs From Colorado In 2023

Here's the best in 2023 Colorado landscape design. The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), has announced the ten recipients of its 2023 ELITE Awards.
ITR Economics

Now Available! Quarterly Economic Forecast Reports For Lawn & Landscape Businesses

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has partnered with ITR Economics to provide NALP members with free quarterly Economic Forecast Reports for the lawn and landscape industry.
heat map

More Accurate Heat Mapping & Tree Planting In Philadelphia

A new high-resolution heat map of Philadelphia, PA from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) more closely resembles the actual heat people feel on a hot...
Propane

Free Course On “Propane Heaters For Pools & Spas”

A free course is available on "Propane Heaters For Pools & Spas" for landscapers interested in adding these services.
Mariani

Mariani Premier Group Wins 21 NALP Awards Of Excellence

Landscaping projects from nine companies under the Mariani Premier Group won 21 Awards Of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Here's a peek at a few winners.
emission-free equipment

Federal Tax Credit For Zero-Emission Commercial Landscape Equipment Introduced

A recently introduced federal bill would provide professional landscapers with a 40% credit on the purchase of zero-emission equipment up to $25,000 every year.
MANTS

2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursey Tradeshow (MANTS) Now Open For Registration

The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Tradeshow (MANTS), to be held January 10-12, 2024, in Baltimore, MD is now open for registration.
Spanish

Equip Expo To Feature More Spanish-Language Resources

The 2023 Equip Expo for the landscape industry will feature new Spanish-language sessions covering owner and foreman development.
ELEVATE

NALP’s ELEVATE Show Attendance Grew By 37% In 2023

Education, networking, and enhancing leadership skills were some of the highlights of NALP's 2023 ELEVATE event, which grew in attendance by 37% this year.
Equip

Get 50% Off Equip 2023 Registration Costs As A Turf Reader!

Get 50% off Equip Expo registration costs as a Turf magazine reader! Featuring 1,000 exhibits and a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, Equip is taking place October 17-20 in Louisville, KY. Act now for best rates.
OSHA Safety

The OSHA 10-Hour Safety Course For The Landscape Industry

NALP recommends the OSHA 10-Hour Safety Course for the Landscape Industry. With at least 25 attendees, you can request to host a course at your facility orin your area.

Benefits & Drawbacks Of Plant Growth Regulators—From NALP

Plant growth regulators can support reduced water use, mowing, and labor while helping turf color, quality, and health. But you need to know what you're doing.
community spaces

Bobcat Cultivates Community With $250K Grant To Parks

Five parks across the U.S. will each receive $50,000 to restore, beautify and enhance their community spaces. And everybody gets a new zero-turn mower!
Equip Golden Tickets

Equip Exposition Offers Golden Ticket Giveaway

Equip Exposition will award 40 Golden Tickets among those registering before July 31. One of those 40 will be a grand prize winner.
Renewal

Landscape Pros Volunteering To Enhance Arlington Cemetery & National Mall

NALP member-volunteers will enhance the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery and The National Mall on July 17 through the annual Renewal & Remembrance event.
Park and Recreation Month

Bobcat Sponsors Park And Recreation Month This July

Bobcat is sponsoring Parks and Recreation month this July. The company will also award five grants, each worth $50,000, to support five park improvement projects in designated communities throughout the U.S. 
Makita AFTC

Two Makita Battery-Powered OPE Systems Earn AGZA Field Tested Certification

Two Makita Battery-Powered OPE Systems, the XGT® and ConnectX™ now carry the AGZA Field Tested Certification, or AFTC.
honorees

American Society of Landscape Architects Announces 2023 Honorees

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announces its 2023 Honorees.
Firewise Landscaping

Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock Scholarship

Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

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Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
snow removal, insurance coverage

Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
snowstorms

Compact Cleanup Solutions

In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.