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Loving to host tour of landscape operations at Elevate 2024

The tour will include an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Loving's landscaping operations in the Carolinas.  

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Breaking down the PPE needs for LCOs

Experts say it’s essential to understand what products you’re working with before making an application.

Companies in the News: Updates from NALP, Bobcat, Kioti and more

The latest updates from green industry companies including Massey Services, Diamond Mowers, PanAmerican Seed and more.

Photo: Takeuchi-US

Companies in the News: Updates from Takeuchi, Volvo, Weller Brothers and more

The latest updates from green industry companies including Kubota, All-American Selections, Takeuchi and more.

NALP unveils Board of Directors for 2024-2025

The new board will officially take office October 2, 2024. 

Sebert Landscape’s 30,000-square-foot, LEED-certified and solar-powered corporate headquarters in Bartlett, Ill., was the main attraction during last week’s NALP Field Trip at Sebert Landscape, hosted by Marty Grunder. (Photo: LM Staff)

NALP Field Trip showcases Sebert Landscape

Sebert Landscape — No. 60 on the 2024 LM150 — boasts over 600 employees spread out over seven branches and a gleaming, environmentally friendly headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Ill.

People on the Move: Hirings and promotions NALP, Harrell’s, Massey Services and more

The latest hirings and promotions from green industry companies including OTR, Harrell's, Massey Services and more.

The maintenance team uses a Scag 52-inch V-Ride Standard mower and a Scag Cheetah II 61-inch mower to cut the property’s many fields and lawns. (Photo: A Blade of Grass and Michael J. Lee)

The Big One: Out with the old, in with the new

A Blade of Grass won two gold awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Broad black stripes and an inverted Y on the head distinguish fall armyworm caterpillars. (Photo: Ben McGraw)

Protecting your turf from fall armyworm

The key to control fall armyworms, a pest threatening agriculture in the United States for decades, is early detection.

The preexisting silos served as the focal point of EdgeForm Landscape Management’s design. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)

Hardscape Solutions: EdgeForm Landscape Management transforms former dairy farm

EdgeForm Landscape Management transformed this former dairy farm into a beautiful gardening site in Baton Rouge, La.

Pacific Landscape Management crews spend roughly half a day maintaining the property. They use Toro 21-inch mowers to cut the grass. (Photo: Pacific Landscape Management)

The Big One: Pacific Landscape Management keeps business in the front

Pacific Landscape Management won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

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Keep your cool in the face of extreme heat

NALP’s Sam Steel shares an update on a new OSHA heat standard.

Hidden Creek Landscaping installed 60 raised garden beds to flank the central meeting space. The beds serve as growing spaces for vegetables and herbs for employees at the Scotts Miracle-Gro corporate campus. (Photo: Hidden Creek Landscaping)

Hardscape Solutions: Hidden Creek Landscaping is growing a garden

Hidden Creek installed custom-built raised garden beds on the Scotts Miracle-Gro corporate headquarters campus. The contractor won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for its work on this project.

The landscaping work by David J. Frank Landscape Contracting turned the Museum of Wisconsin Art into hydrangea heaven, with nearly 800 planted during installation. Five different varieties were used to maximize color and time blooms to correspond to some of the museum’s biggest events. (Photo: David J. Frank Landscape Contracting)

David J. Frank Landscape Contracting earns award for work at Museum of Wisconsin Art’s campus

David J. Frank Landscape Contracting won a gold award in the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program for their work on this project.

NALP endorses bill framework on the sale and use of pesticides

The provisions that most positively impact the landscape industry include reauthorizing the FIFRA interagency working group, providing greater clarity for bio-stimulants to be used by applicators, strengthening the role of the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy and codifying the role of state authority when considering the sale and use of pesticides.

(Photo: LM Staff)

Registration opens for the NALP’s 2024 Renewal and Remembrance volunteer event

The National Association of Landscape Professionals' (NALP) 28th annual Renewal and Remembrance volunteer service event will take place on July 15.

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Registration open for NALP’s Elevate 2024 in North Carolina

The National Association of Landscape Professionals opened registration for its annual conference and expo, Elevate.

Despite the challenge presented by its location in a busy New York City borough, the installation process ran smoothly thanks to clear communication between the contractor and the client. (Photo: John Mini Distinctive Landscapes)

John Mini Distinctive Landscapes creates big city views in the Big Apple

John Mini Distinctive Landscapes won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program for its work on this project.

(Photo: Timberline Landscaping)

Timberline Landscaping brings joy to community with park renovation

Timberline Landscaping won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program for its work on this project.

National Association of Landscape Professionals unveils new elite partner program

The new Elite Partner Program is a partnership with industry brands that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the success and growth of landscape professionals.

Long time no see: DiFranco and NALP CEO Britt Wood both attended their first NCLC at NC State in 2022. Two years later — now a pair of grizzled young green industry veterans — the two caught up, with a view of the Wasatch mountain range behind them. (Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: April 2024

Check out a few of the places where the LM team made its rounds recently.

The Renewal and Remembrance event is a favorite, not only for Bob Mann, but for LM Staff members who have participated over the last several years. (Photo: LM Staff)

Industry Advocate: Give a little back for everything that’s been given to you

Bob Mann reminds you to save the date for this year’s Renewal & Remembrance event, that will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery and the Washington Monument on July 15, 2024.

LandCare utilized iceberg roses and azaleas to help preserve the original landscape design of the historic studio. (Photo: LandCare)

LandCare receives gold award for project that creates movie magic

LandCare won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence Program for their work on this project.

This oceanside project proved to be an extensive one, taking the Landscapes by Randy Lee team 24 months to complete the project, with 18 months of on-site time. (Photo: Landscapes by Randy Lee)

Looking to the future to create a modern waterfront residence

Landscapes by Randy Lee won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence Program for this project.

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