National Association of Landscape Professionals

United States Lawn & Garden Watering Market: How Drip Irrigation is Transforming Lawn & Garden Watering in the US - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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The "US Lawn & Garden Watering Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "US Lawn & Garden Watering Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The US lawn & garden watering market has reached new heights, with a valuation of over $1.3 billion in 2022.
  • The comprehensive analysis sheds light on consumer purchasing behavior and the adoption of lawn & garden watering products, offering valuable insights for industry players and investors alike.
  • The US lawn & garden watering industry is relatively mature, highly dependent on weather and seasonal fluctuations.

Most Realtors® Recommend Improving Curb Appeal, and Homeowners Can Benefit Financially and Emotionally by Remodeling Outdoor Features, NAR-NALP Report Finds

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON (March 17, 2023) – Most Realtors® (92%) suggest that sellers improve the curb appeal of their home before listing it for sale.

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  • WASHINGTON (March 17, 2023) – Most Realtors® (92%) suggest that sellers improve the curb appeal of their home before listing it for sale.
  • These and other findings come according to a report released today by the National Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
  • The 2023 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features examines why homeowners complete outdoor remodeling projects, the value of undertaking these enhancements and homeowners’ increased happiness after completing an upgrade.
  • Specifically, the report covers the following:
    Project Cost: The typical cost of 11 outdoor residential projects as estimated by members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Senske Services Promotes Goes and Presley to Vice Presidents

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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KENNEWICK, Wash., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Senske Services recently promoted Malia Goes to Vice President Human Resources and Becca Presley to Vice President of Marketing & Communications.

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  • KENNEWICK, Wash., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Senske Services recently promoted Malia Goes to Vice President Human Resources and Becca Presley to Vice President of Marketing & Communications.
  • Goes and Presley both serve on the executive leadership team for Senske Services.
  • Senske Services is a market-leading, multi-state home services company focused on growing organically and through mergers and acquisitions in the Western United States.
  • The Senske family of brands includes Senske Pest Control, Senske Lawn and Tree Care, Senske Grounds Maintenance, Fit Turf, and Christmas Dcor by Senske.

Statement on Release of Supplemental H-2B Visas for FY 2023

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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The H-2B Workforce Coalition applauds DHS and DOL for releasing 64,716 additional H-2B visas for FY 2023.

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  • The H-2B Workforce Coalition applauds DHS and DOL for releasing 64,716 additional H-2B visas for FY 2023.
  • We urge the Department to quickly promulgate rules that allow employers who need workers this fall to apply for these supplemental visas.
  • "These visas will benefit many U.S. employers in the green industry with DOL-approved labor certifications and urgent seasonal labor needs at hand, right now and next spring."
  • "We commend Secretary Mayorkas and the Biden Administration for taking this proactive step to release the maximum amount of supplemental H-2B visas available under the law," said Britt Wood, CEO of the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Husqvarna Group Showed Landscapers the Future of Green Space Management at NALP ELEVATE Show

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Also showcased were an all-new line-up of commercial battery-powered professional products, which are set to be released in 2023.

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  • Also showcased were an all-new line-up of commercial battery-powered professional products, which are set to be released in 2023.
  • "Battery, robotics and autonomous solutions are unquestionably the future of landscaping," said Carlos Haddad, Vice-President of North America, Professional at Husqvarna Group.
  • Since 1689, Husqvarna Group has manufactured high-performing products and delivered industry-changing innovations.
  • Husqvarna Group represents technological leadership in key areas: robotic mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers and mowers.

LandOpt Shares Strategies to Help Landscape Contractors Save on Fuel Costs

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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According to Andrew Dickson, a LandOpt coach and vice president of Operations, contractors need to proactively manage their fuel costs.

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  • According to Andrew Dickson, a LandOpt coach and vice president of Operations, contractors need to proactively manage their fuel costs.
  • When fuel costs started to jump, LandOpt quickly helped its contractors revise their budgets and develop action plans to improve efficiency, control costs and increase revenue.
  • To help contractors who are not part of the LandOpt system cope with this years record fuel costs, the company is offering a complimentary fuel cost analysis.
  • Founded in 2004, LandOpt works with independent landscape contractors across the U.S., helping them increase productivity, profitability, cash flow and revenue.

AGZA and NALP Collaborate on a Responsible Transition to Zero-Emission Equipment Usage in the Landscape Industry

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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"The industry is committed to making a transition to zero-emission equipment in a time frame that is feasible," said Britt Wood, NALP CEO.

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  • "The industry is committed to making a transition to zero-emission equipment in a time frame that is feasible," said Britt Wood, NALP CEO.
  • "We think this collaborative approach with the landscape industry is the fastest path to help us reduce emissions from outdoor power equipment."
  • NALP and AGZA will work together with federal, state, and local policymakers to provide landscape industry companies with the resources and training needed to transition to battery-powered equipment.
  • "This transition will take time, and we look forward to working with AGZA, the landscape industry, and policymakers on solutions that lead to widespread commercial usage of zero-emission equipment."

National Collegiate Landscape Competition to be held at NC State University, March 16-19, 2022

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Landscape Professionals' annual collegiate career event and competition, the National Collegiate Landscape Competition , will be held March 16-19, at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Landscape Professionals' annual collegiate career event and competition, the National Collegiate Landscape Competition , will be held March 16-19, at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • "The National Collegiate Landscape Competition highlights the many wonderful career paths and skills needed for a career in the landscape industry," said Britt Wood, NALP CEO.
  • Nowhere else is the future of the green industry better represented than at NCLC," said Roger Phelps, STIHL's Corporate Communications Manager.
  • "This competition brings the best of the landscape industry's future leaders together to demonstrate their skills, make connections, and most importantly, learn how they can grow their careers."

Leading New Jersey Landscaping Company - Fullerton Grounds Maintenance - Celebrates Apprenticeship Program's First Graduates

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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"Our inaugural apprentices displayed tremendous dedication by committing themselves to grow and develop their careers over the past two years," said FGM owner Scott Fullerton.

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  • "Our inaugural apprentices displayed tremendous dedication by committing themselves to grow and develop their careers over the past two years," said FGM owner Scott Fullerton.
  • Program graduates Everett White, Will Fullerton and Mark Galindo completed 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of online classroom instruction.
  • Fullerton Grounds Maintenance, based in Kenvil, New Jersey, has been a leading provider of landscape services in central and northern New Jersey for over 25 years.
  • Fullerton Grounds Maintenance's mission is to deliver unparalled services both in attention to detail and scope and to provide a highly personalized customer service experience.

Electric Sheep Robotics Brings Automation to America’s Biggest Crop

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Electric Sheep Robotics , the leader in autonomous lawn mowing, today announced the formal general availability of its Dexter robot.

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  • Electric Sheep Robotics , the leader in autonomous lawn mowing, today announced the formal general availability of its Dexter robot.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220125005186/en/
    The Dexter robot from Electric Sheep (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Nationally, a record 4.5 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in November.
  • Electric Sheep Robotics was founded in 2019 by CEO Nag Murty, COO Jarrett Herold, and CPO Gunjit Singh.
  • Utilizing a Robotics-as-a-Service model, Electric Sheep retrofits existing commercial landscaping products into autonomous machines, solving the industry's critical labor shortage.