LM StaffNov 10, 2023
The National Association of Landscape Professionals released its official list of the top landscape trends for 2018. “The top 2018 landscape trends reflect an evolution…
Missy HenriksenNov 10, 2023
Looking into government relations for the upcoming year, we see the ripple effects of the election of President Donald Trump working their way through the…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
It's no secret there's a labor shortage in the landscape industry. In response, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) debuted a new website it…
All the focus is on Washington these days, and it’s easy to think that all the big, important decisions happen there. But every year, our…
Whether it’s the halls of Congress, our state capitals or on the community level, our industry is being targeted frequently. Now more than ever, it’s…
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered with the National Association of Realtors on the "2016 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features," a study to determine…
In some communities, managed landscapes are under attack—by leaf blower or other noise bans, pesticide bans, code changes, water restrictions or other regulations. If this…
Kelly LimpertNov 10, 2023
The National Associate of Landscape Professionals (NALP) released a new suite of resources called Root of Happiness to help promote the benefits of healthy landscapes. Developed by NALP’s Public…
In December, Congress authorized an omnibus spending bill, which provided H-2B relief for industries that rely on guest workers. Through Sept. 30 the bill exempts…
Imagine if you had to follow different rules for pesticide and fertilizer application in every county and city in which you operate. That could happen…
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) hired Paul Mendelsohn as vice president of government relations. Mendelsohn will oversee the expansion of the government relations…
You’ve probably heard about the new overtime rule that’s been proposed by the Department of Labor (DOL). The proposed rule would increase the minimum salary…
Allison BarwaczNov 10, 2023
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) highlighted its newest initiative at its Landscapes 2015 opening ceremony: the Industry Growth Initiative (IGI). IGI coincides with…
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) launched a consumer awareness campaign and seeks to raise $1 million per year to fund it. Dubbed the…
Historically, our industry has come under attack on various issues, including our equipment’s noise or carbon output; the inputs we use, which are EPA regulated…
Missy Henriksen will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP, formerly the Professional Landcare Network) on July 1 as vice president of public affairs,…
