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Common licensing requirements for landscape contractors
If you are just getting started in the landscaping business, you may be wondering what all you need to operate. Here you can find some of the basics about getting a landscape contractor license across the U.S.
January 31, 2019
Business
The benefits of joining the Synthetic Turf Council
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) celebrated its 15th anniversary in October and it got its start from the synthetic turf manufacturers.
December 26, 2018
Business
To earn certification at Irrigation Show, register by Nov. 17
Irrigation certifications really can boost your business. Click to read more on how you can earn yours at the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference.
November 15, 2016
Business
PLANET’s Turfgrass Management program now offered online
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is offering the Principles of Turfgrass Management certification program online for the Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager credential. This course from PLANET and the University of Georgia’s Center for Continuing Education was only offered as a print-based self-study. The online course will have the same curriculum discussing warm and cool season […]
March 27, 2015
Design-Build
3 reasons online education is a perfect fit for landscapers
You’re probably familiar with the Irrigation Association’s courses and webinars for certification. That is a great opportunity to gain more insight on irrigation for your landscaping business. Gaining knowledge is a big motivator, right? Knowledge increases your expertise, and customers want experts. You should definitely look into open online courses that could benefit you, your […]
March 10, 2015
Design-Build
Why You Gotta Be So Rude?
Pulling from the popular Magic!’s lyrics, I direct this headline to every “landscaper” who takes advantage of customers: You give the industry a bad name (sorry, couldn’t resist one last lyric reference). I was looking through my Google Alerts today about landscape industry news, and several of the top stories were about how landscapers cheated […]
November 14, 2014
Business
What to Look for at This Year’s 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference
Organizers are in full swing getting ready for this year’s 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference set for Nov. 17-21 in Phoenix, Arizona.
August 4, 2014
Design-Build
Project Nightmare: Not All Landscapers are Good
A major issue landscapers have with clients is getting their payment on time. But what about the flip side of that? What if you have a client giving you the full amount up front, but you don’t finish the project? That’s the problem one Jacksonville, Florida, homeowner had with her landscaper, according to First Coast […]
July 21, 2014
Business
Arbor-Nomics Named Among 101 Best and Brightest Companies in Atlanta
Arbor-Nomics Turf has been named among the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Atlanta.
June 16, 2014
Business
Gain Certifications, Licenses with Green Industry Web Portal
The GIW Portal is a free service for professionals to help train employees, potential employees and students wanting to gain certifications and licenses or the knowledge needed to improve their lives and careers.
December 2, 2013
Design-Build
Unlicensed Worker Sued for Landscape Services
Tired of mow-and-blow crews? See what happened to one Ohio worker when he is caught not having a license.
November 29, 2013
Business
IA Sets Date for Next Agricultural Webinar
Continuing its five-part webinar series, the Irrigation Association has set the date for its next free agricultural webinar.
September 23, 2013
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