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Industry veteran advises landscapers to exploit technology

25-year green industry veteran Judith Guido gives insight into the future of landscaping, including sustainability and how new technology plays a factor in success.

January 15, 2016

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Time to save your spot at landscaping’s top recruiting event

The annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition is set for March 16-19 at Mississippi State University. It's time to reserve your space through NALP.

January 15, 2016

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Landscapers’ trade group hires VP of government relations

The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced this week the hiring of Paul Mendelsohn as vice president of government relations to strengthen its influence in Washington.

January 14, 2016

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NALP praises bill’s exemption of returning foreign workers

The green industry lobby is lauding the inclusion of provisions regarding the H-2B program, which provides temporary visas for foreign workers in the U.S.

December 17, 2015

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NALP creates 4 new volunteer advisory councils

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has established a four panel advisory group with representatives from various parts of the green industry.

December 10, 2015

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NALP partners with Cornell for Leaders Forum education

The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced that it has partnered with Cornell’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management to provide the education for the Leaders Forum (formerly “Great Escape”) in Los Cabos, Mexico, February 25-27. “Through this partnership with Cornell, we are taking this event to the next level and making it the […]

November 17, 2015

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NALP rallies landscapers to support H-2B bill in U.S. Senate

A landscaping trade group is asking members to act quickly to support a new legislative proposal involving the H-2B temporary visa program. In alerting its membership that the bill had been introduced in the Senate last week, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) said the measure “would remedy the key issues that employers continue […]

November 2, 2015

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Exemptions cushion blow of ban on pesticides, herbicides

In an action thought to be the first of its kind, Montgomery County, Maryland, has effectively banned the nonessential use of pesticides on both commercial and private property. The measure was approved in a 6-3 vote. The county’s new regulation makes concessions for the use of pesticides to control invasive or noxious species and it […]

October 12, 2015

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Landscape professionals to ‘give back’ at GIE+EXPO

The National Association of Landscape Professionals will give back to the community on Oct. 21, during Landscapes 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. The NALP volunteers will focus on helping St. Vincent de Paul, a social-service charity founded in 1853. The building will receive a facelift with added trees and landscaping beds. NALP members will also work […]

October 6, 2015

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Landscapers keep fighting as overtime rule looms

Trade associations representing landscapers, horticultural businesses and many other groups are attempting to postpone federal regulations on overtime pay.

September 30, 2015

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‘Trailblazers’ join landscaper mentoring program

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recently announced seven new “Trailblazers” have been chosen by the organization. NALP Trailblazers are individuals nominated by their peers for making significant, long-term contributions to the landscaping industry while demonstrating their commitment to giving back to the industry. Each Trailblazer sets aside one day per year to provide […]

September 14, 2015

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NALP to preview workshop on motivating staff

As a sneak peak for Landscapes 2015, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will play host to a webinar Sept. 2 on how to motivate your employees. The half-hour presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar will preview the three sessions that will be presented by David Waits at Landscapes 2015. The […]

September 1, 2015