The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced the creation of Women in Landscape Network, a new community within the landscape and lawncare industry, created for female professionals and those committed to support issues impacting women in the field. The goal of Women in Landscape Network is to connect, empower and advocate for women in the landscape industry; recruit and retain... read more
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I’ve kept this picture on the corner of my desk for quite a few years. It serves as a daily reminder to me, and to those who come meet with me, that it’s necessary for us to continually make adjustments to reach desired goals. The art of sailing teaches that concept in a most tactile way! I suppose that’s one... read more
Pickel Landscape Group, based in Landenberg, Pa., joined the LandOpt network. It is the third Pennsylvania-based company to join the national green industry contractor network. “We are proud and honored to have Pickel Landscape Group join the LandOpt Network,” said LandOpt CEO Tim Smith. “(Owner) Michael Pickel has worked hard to establish a very successful company, and we look forward... read more
Ron Edmonds, principal consultant for The Principium Group, talks about mergers and acquisitions occurring in the green industry. Read a Q&A with Edmonds on this topic from the November 2015 issue of Landscape Management. read more
Green industry members from across the Midwest converged on the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 11-13 for CENTS 2016, hosted by the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association. Attendees struggling with labor issues had the opportunity to learn from the father-son team at The Bruce Co., which has mastered employee retention. The Wisconsin-based firm has employees that have served the... read more
