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 of the outdoor living trend we’ve seen grow in popularity over the past few years,”…
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 regulatory state. If your business relies on the H-2B seasonal guest-worker program, you can anticipate…
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 says will help draw new people into the industry. LandscapeIndustryCareers.org highlights career paths, industry details,…
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 state legislators take on thousands of issues. Much of their work occurs over a frantic…
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 important for industry members be proactive on the advocacy front. Effective advocacy is about building…
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 why homeowners complete outdoor remodeling projects and the value, both financially and emotionally, the finished…
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 isn’t happening in your area right now, it may happen in the future. At the…
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 Affairs Advisory Council, these tools are designed help landscape professionals combat inaccurate claims and misconceptions…
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 H-2B returning workers from the 66,000 annual cap; addresses H-2B wages and allows the use of…
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 if local communities were all able to create their own rules. Most states have some…
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 program at NALP, working in concert with Vice President of Public Affairs Missy Henriksen, NALP…
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 to qualify as an exempt employee from $23,660 per year to $50,440 per year. That…
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 NALP's "game plan" of promoting education, advocacy and professionalism to grow the landscape industry and…
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 Industry Growth Initiative (IGI), the program is designed to create demand for professional landscape services,…
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 and approved; our water use; and the use of turf, itself. The West’s drought exposed…
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