essential

Landscaping Now “Essential” In Revised National Guidelines

  In what the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) deemed a “huge win for our industry,” it announced “landscapers” have now been added to...
"essential business"

Is Landscaping An “Essential Business” In Your Region? Updated March 31

Updated: March 31, 2020 In this time of COVID-19 crisis, can you still be operating your lawn or landscape business? This seemingly simple question has...
OPEI

Is GIE+EXPO Still On? And Other OPEI News

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) just released the association's response to COVID-19. President and CEO Kris Kiser said, "OPEI remains open for business,...
robotic lawn mower

First ANSI/OPEI Standard Published For Robotic Lawn Mowers

Manufacturers and start-ups will now be able to design robotic, battery-powered and electrical lawn mowers to the industry standard, with the publication today, January...
GIE+EXPO

NALP To Separate Annual Meeting From GIE+EXPO In 2022

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recently announced that beginning in 2022, it will separate its annual meeting, LANDSCAPES, from GIE+EXPO and will...
STMA

STMA Volunteers & Project EverGreen Refurbish Florida Softball Field

Project EverGreen, the national nonprofit devoted to creating a greener, healthier, cooler Earth, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), the City of West Palm...
NALP

NALP To Host Workforce Summit

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will be holding a Workforce Summit on March 1 - 3 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town...
Green & Growin'

Green & Growin’ To Be Held January 27 – 31

  Green & Growin’, the annual green industry education conference and trade show presented by North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, will be held Jan....
rental equipment

Construction Rental Equipment Gains Ground

Do you expect to rent equipment this year? Among professional construction contractors who rented equipment in 2019, a majority expect to increase reliance on...
landscape trends

What’s Hot This Year? Top Five Landscape Trends For 2020

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its official list of the top lawn and landscape trends for 2020. Crafted using the...
STIHL

“Gear Up Powered By STIHL” Announces Winning Colleges

  The Tree Care Industry Association Foundation (TCIAF) and STIHL Inc. are pleased to announce the winning schools of “Gear Up powered by STIHL,” an...
scholarship

PGMS® Scholarship Submissions Now Open

This week marked the opening of submissions for the Professional Grounds Management Society Scholarship. Each year, the PGMS scholarship committee awards monetary scholarships to...
TurfMutt

New TurfMutt Spokesdog: Meet Mulligan

The TurfMutt Foundation, which promotes environmental stewardship, has a new spokesdog. Mulligan, a mixed breed puppy who was abandoned along with her siblings, was...
diesel

Protecting Diesel Exhaust Fluid From Extreme Cold

For landscapers and others involved in outdoor work and snow removal, there is always plenty of annual winter preparation. But one thing that may...
Arlington National Cemetery

NALP Renewal And Remembrance Event: July 20, 2020

On July 20, 2020, members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the horticulture team at Arlington National Cemetery will work together...
PERC

GIE+EXPO Report: PERC Donates $5,000 To GreenCare For Troops

At the GIE+EXPO last week, The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced the results of its in-booth trailer giveaway sweepstakes. After tallying number...
NALP

Alpine Gardens Wins Bronze Award Of Excellence From NALP

Alpine Gardens, a landscape design and installation company based in Fort Collins, CO, is proud to announce it's won the Bronze Award of Excellence...
Greencare for Troops

PERC Giveaway At GIE+EXPO Benefits GreenCare For Troops

Landscapers who visit the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) Booth #7094 at GIE+EXPO and enter to win the council's equipment trailer giveaway will...
Project Evergreen

Virginia School District Wins “Our Winning Green Space” Contest

Logan Horne, a professional turf manager with the Louisa County School District in Virginia, didn't think he had a chance of winning when he...
OPEI

OPEI Announces First Look At 2020 Market Forecast

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has released its fall quarterly forecast, predicting a strong finish to 2019 and growth in U.S. shipments of...
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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