LM StaffNov 9, 2023
HERNDON, VA—In its second year, the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's) Green Industry Great Escape (GIGE) will focus on networking and out-of-the-box thinking for business success. The GIGE…
MIAMI—Marlins Park and ValleyCrest Landscape Development have been named the recipient of an Environmental Improvement Grand Award by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The award…
WOODBURY, N.J.—The Mid-Atlantic Hardscaping Trade Show (MAHTS), the original and longest-running educational forum and trade show in North America for professionals in the hardscaping industry,…
HERNDON, VA—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has opened registration for companies that want attend the largest recruiting event in the industry. PLANET Student Career Days…
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has recognized two companies with its annual Sustainable Company Award. Each year, PLANET presents the Sustainable Company Award to businesses…
Jody ShilanNov 9, 2023
Q: Can you explain the concept of using a retainer agreement instead of a design fee to get a commitment from the client toward both…
The Mission: Create a “living room of intimate space.” The Winter Garden is a 22,000-sq.-ft. contemplative and restful gallery-type space in a modern and minimalist…
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has created the lineup for Green Industry Great Escape (GIGE), at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Feb. 21–23,…
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the national trade association for landscape professionals, and the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education are offering a…
MIDLAND PARK, N.J.—The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA), Elmwood Park, N.J., and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), Herndon, Va, are hosting a joint meeting…
LMNov 9, 2023
Chris Heiler, of Landscape Leadership, is the "Inbound Marketing Guru” of the landscape industry and will show you how to turn your existing website into…
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has released three new publications that help landscape companies run more profitable and safer businesses. They include Pricing for the Green Industry, Operating…
HOBE SOUND, FLA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), an international association serving landscape professionals, awarded its 2012 Grand Prize for the Environmental Improvement Awards to Rood…
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network Academic Excellence Foundation (PLANET AEF) received a gift of $225,000 in scholarship funds made by the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association…
Ariens Company President and CEO, Dan Ariens, was inducted into the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony on Oct. 16. The…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer was in attendance when more than 50 landscapers enhanced green spaces in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday. They were there as part…
2012 show brings new ideas and new products. GIE + EXPO launched Wednesday with unusually warm temps, sunny skies and a jam-packed agenda. It also…
Michael BeckerNov 9, 2023
I’ve been involved in certification for several years as a candidate, certified individual and volunteer. My motto is “I’m certifiable, and so are you.” If…
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network is recognizing the recipients of its 43rd annual 2012 Environmental Improvement Awards (EIA). PLANET’s EIA program reflects the association’s commitment to supporting…
HERNDON and FAIRFAX, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will once again co-host the national Lawn Care Summit, Jan. 7–9, 2013,…
Marisa PalmieriNov 9, 2023
Over the weekend, Congress voted to extend through March 27 the law that prevents the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing the H-2B wage rule.…
HERNDON, VA—The Professional Landscape Network (PLANET) and program sponsor and insurance provider CNAare proud to announce this year’s Safety Recognition Awards Program recipients. The program…
HERNDON, VA—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has opened the registration for its new Design/Build/Install (DBI) Symposium, which will be held at the Westin Galleria Hotel…
Casey PaytonNov 9, 2023
Ethics may not be as valued today as they once were, but successful businessmen and women should hold themselves to high standards, says Bill Hildebolt,…
