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Industry Updates
NALP Names New President
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
Contractor Brett Lemcke talks about his goals as incoming president of the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
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Hardscaping & Installation
Homeowners Hot for Hardscaping
Houzz
New research suggests that Americans' landscaping wants and needs continue to trend toward hardscape elements. Are landscape contractors catching on?
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Industry Updates
Building Trust in a Changing Market
Doug's Power Equipment
Minnesota-based Doug's Power Equipment strives to be a one-stop shop for everything landscaping—from equipment and consumables to service and training.
The dealership moved to its current location in a popular strip mall in 2010.
Mowing & Maintenance
OPEI Names Director of Standards
Equipment and engine manufacturers association, OPEI, hires Michael Ross to lead effort to evolve standards and regulatory compliance activities.
Hardscaping & Installation
Compaction Tips for Hardscaping Contractors
An expert from Toro has advice to help contractors pick the right equipment in order to set the foundation for breathtaking landscape projects.
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Mowing & Maintenance
Michigan Contractor Ordered to Pay Back Wages
Michigan court orders lawn and snow contractor to pay a total of $38,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 11 employees.
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Industry Updates
NALP Working to Save H-2B Guest Worker Program
The NALP led an H-2B fly-in back in May in Washington, D.C.
Mowing & Maintenance
New Federal Rule Makes More Salaried Employees Eligible for Overtime Pay
The Department of Labor doubles salary threshold to $47,476 – making millions of additional white-collar workers eligible for overtime pay starting in December.
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Design & Installation
Creative Ways to Work With a Sloped Lot
Houzz
HOUZZ INSIGHTS: Beautiful solutions for problematic yards.
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Mowing & Maintenance
How To Effectively Use Sales Promotions
Service Autopilot
In a competitive lawn care market? Follow these tips to help grow market share and gain new customers who have a penchant for loyalty.
Jonathan Pototschnik
SnowPro
Western Products Wins Workplaces Award
Western Products
Snow equipment manufacturer makes Top Workplace list for eighth year in a row; the company attributes high retention rate to employee empowerment and ongoing skill development initiatives.
Industry Updates
EETC Accredits State Technical College of Missouri's Power Equipment Program
Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC)
The training at State Technical College of Missouri is a comprehensive two-year, hands-on program that emphasizes outdoor power equipment engine systems, hydraulics and drive trains, and AC & DC electrical systems.
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