Most Read Articles of 2024

Check out which articles meant the most to Green Industry Pros readers in 2024.

December 24, 2024

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As we cruise into 2025, check out the top 25 articles that Green Industry Pros readers gravitated toward in 2024. You'll notice that a few topics kept popping up this year: the state of the industry, women in the green industry and much more. Read on to see what else your fellow landscape pros read this year.

1. Participate in Green Industry Pros State of the Industry Survey

2. State of the Green Industry: 2024 Trends

3. Green Industry Pros Opens Nominations For 2024 Women In The Green Industry Award

4. Women Who Win

5. 2024 Editor's Choice Award Winners: Champions of Innovation

6. Battle of the Mowers

7. Bobcat Co.'s ZT5000 Zero-Turn Wins 2024 Mower Madness Tournament

8. Green Industry Pros Opens Nominations for 2024 Editor's Choice Award

9. Keep Machines Running All Year Long

10. Top Safety Tips for Outdoor Power Equipment

11. How to Effectively Onboard Software

12. 2024 State of the Industry Recap

13. Picking the Best Snow Plow For Your Operation

14. Project Profile: Ahead of the Curve

15. Equip Expo 2024 to Incorporate Changes

16. State of the Green Industry: Top Challenges

17. Milwaukee Tool Talks Battery-Powered Equipment: Grass Roots Podcast

18. 2024 State of the Industry Q+A: Peter Lucadano, RedTree Landscape Systems

19. Housing Block Now Open for 2024 Equip Expo

20. Monthly Musings: How to Remedy the Labor Problem

21. The TURN: The Current State of the Green Industry

22. Tractor of All Trades: The Latest in Compact Tractors

23. Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Takeuchi-US, Central Turf & Irrigation Supply and More

24. Equip Expo 2024 Names Keynote Speaker

25. Choose Between Stand-On Mowers and Ride-On Mowers

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Consistency is the Key to Landscape Branding

Branding is essential for your landscaping marketing, but it’s consistent branding that really works magic for your business.

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Women In The Green Industry Award: Nominations Open

The Women In The Green Industry Award recognizes outstanding female leaders whose accomplishments offer a road map for other women looking to shape and advance the green industry.

Recruitment is continually a No. 1 priority for Ryan Lawn & Tree.

Recruit and Retain Well, Be Rewarded

Larry Ryan describes how the company’s recruitment and retention efforts have led to big rewards overall.

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DOL Finalizes Proper Fit PPE Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration added a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction that explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it.

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Updates from OTR, Mariani Premier Group and More: Green Industry Roll Call

OTR Engineered Solutions has hired John King as its new vice president of aftermarket sales. The Mariani Premier Group acquired Back to Nature Home & Garden, a design-build landscape architecture firm based in New Jersey. See these updates and more.

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How Your Business Can Thrive Another Year

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb explains what the very best landscape companies do in the "off-season" to thrive in the following year, delves into the ins and outs of this year's Business Survival Guide and more.

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ServiceTitan Goes Public, Launches Power the Nation Philanthropic Campaign

ServiceTitan, a software platform for the trades, made its market debut (Nasdaq: TTAN) and has designated Dec. 12 as the annual “Day of the Trades,” launching “Power the Nation,” a national, ongoing campaign showcasing customers' philanthropic work.

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Greenworks Commercial Features 60V 24-Inch Battery Snow Blower

Greenworks is highlighting its 60V 24-Inch Cordless Battery Two-Stage Snow Blower.

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Contractor Profile: Jeff Heller, President, Innovative Maintenance Solutions

Jeff Heller, president of Innovative Maintenance Solutions in Indianapolis, Indiana, discusses his time in the green industry, offers his advice to other landscape pros, digs into his favorite tool to get the job done and more.

Project EverGreen's efforts in Phoenix included planting trees to help lessen the urban heat island effect, increase shade and reduce temperatures.

Updates from Project EverGreen, Neighborly and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Project EverGreen and ScottsMiracle-Gro completed a renovation project in Phoenix. Central Turf & Irrigation Supply named a new COO. Neighborly appointed a new CMO. See these updates and more.

Snow professionals need to stay ready for whatever Mother Nature sends their way.

2024 State of the Snow Industry: Snow Time

Snow contractors around the country provide an in-depth look at how the snow and ice industry played out last year and what they expect for the coming year.

The Bobcat Co. team in Minneapolis, Minnesota, takes part in the Doosan Bobcat Community Days, giving back to the local community.

Updates from Rotary, Bobcat and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Rotary named a new territory manager. OTR appointed a new VP of OEM sales. Bobcat Co. commemorates efforts of giving throughout the year. See more on these updates.

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Turning Lawn Care into a Year-Round Business with Various Revenue Streams

Lawn care pros know keeping a lawn healthy takes consistent care across all seasons. This approach can assist in potentially building and maintaining a customer base throughout the entire year versus limiting yourself to strong but seasonal work.

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NALP's Elevate 2024 Sees Record Attendance

The National Association of Landscape Professionals Elevate, held in Charlotte, N.C., from Nov. 3-6, broke its record for attendees. Additionally, the NALP-PAC raised $115,000 and the NALP Foundation raised more than $158,000.

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Envu Completes Purchase of FMC's Global Specialty Solutions

FMC Corp. and Environmental Science U.S., known as Envu, completed the sale of FMC's Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business to Envu.

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Participate in Green Industry Pros State of the Industry Survey

This year, Green Industry Pros is asking readers to take part in a survey about the current state of the green industry. Participate in the survey, and you will be automatically entered to win a $50 gift card.

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Updates from Takeuchi, Bobcat and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Takeuchi-U.S. named a new director of sales and marketing. Bobcat Co. recognized the winner of its Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest. See more on these updates and others.

Equip Expo 2024 Showcases Lasting Legacies and Forward-Thinking Solutions

Few things are as energizing as a good tradeshow—and Equip Expo did not disappoint. Here are a few of the latest innovations that caught our attention at this year’s record-breaking show.

NALP Unveils New Landscape Business Management Certificate Courses

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) released a series of Landscape Business Management Certificate Courses, now available through the NALP Learning Hub.

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Envu to Buy In2Care, Specializer in Mosquito Control Products

Envu will acquire In2Care, a technology company headquartered in the Netherlands that specializes in the development and commercialization of novel mosquito control products.

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Updates from Senske, Milwaukee Tool and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Milwaukee Tool added a new facility in Mississippi. Senske acquired two companies in Georgia. Envu appointed two new account managers. Learn more about these updates.

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Top Trends of Equip Expo 2024

Find out what challenges equipment manufacturers strive to solve for landscape contractors.

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Behind the Scenes of Equip Expo 2024

Go behind the scenes with Green Industry Pros at Equip Expo 2024.

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Equip Expo 2024 Wrapup

Check out a few of the people and places the Green Industry Pros team encountered at Equip Expo.

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Updates from Project EverGreen, Green Lawn Fertilizing and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Project EverGreen revitalized a green space in Staten Island, N.Y. Green Lawn Fertilizing named a new president. See these updates and more in the latest edition of Green Industry Roll Call.

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Turf's Up Radio: Live from Equip Expo 2024

Sarah Webb, editor of Green Industry Pros, met up with Wayne Volz and Darren Gruner of Turf's Up Radio, live from the Equip Expo floor. They discuss what they're most looking forward to about the show, a few industry trends they've seen and more.

Toro Debuts Lineup of Machines at Equip Expo 2024

Toro is set to make a bold statement at the 2024 Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing together its four key divisions (residential and landscape contractor, Sitework Systems, golf and grounds and irrigation).