Economic Forecasts for Landscape Industry Businesses

NALP has partnered with ITR Economics to provide exclusive access to quarterly economic forecasting reports for Landscape and Lawn Care Companies.

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NCLC Registration Now Open

The National Collegiate Landscape Competition is an annual three-day powerhouse event which brings together the top landscape and horticulture students, top industry companies and dozens of the biggest industry manufacturers and suppliers.

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Find out with the 2023 Financial Benchmark Report. Evaluate your company's performance and thrive!

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Leaders Forum | Register Soon to Secure Your Spot

Join us January 17-20, 2024 at our wildly popular and highly rated executive-level conference at the Conrad Punta de Mita in Litibu, Nayarit, Mexico.

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NALP is the national association that advocates for the industry, fosters diversity and professional development,
and helps lawn care, landscape, irrigation, and tree care companies excel.


Become a Member of NALP

Learn more about how NALP helps Landscape and Lawn Care companies reach their goals. Join NALP now and pay monthly for as little as $36.

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Landscape Management Certificate Program

Ensure your team members have mastered the basics and earn a certificate upon completion.

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NEW: Buy NALP Gear

Shop our online store for NALP branded clothing and accessories.

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Have Story to Share?

Our Content Writer is always looking for new stories and we'd love to feature YOU! Contact Jill Odom for more information.

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Upcoming Events

Leaders Forum

January 17-20, 2024

Come learn, network, and relax with us in Litibu, Nayarit, Mexico for Leaders Forum 2024!

National Collegiate Landscape Competition

March 13-16, 2024

Join us at Brigham Young University- Provo and connect with the next generation of industry professionals.

Field Trip at Landscape Workshop

June 11-12, 2024

Go BEHIND THE SCENES at our extremely popular Field Trip event, a mix of interactive facility tour and education sessions, that gives you an in-person inside look at some of the most successful landscape companies in the country.

Renewal & Remembrance

July 15, 2024

Join us in July as we give back at Arlington National Cemetery.

Field Trip at Sebert

September 17-18, 2024

Go BEHIND THE SCENES at our extremely popular Field Trip event, a mix of interactive facility tour and education sessions, that gives you an in-person inside look at some of the most successful landscape companies in the country.

Stories from the Pros

Level Up: Focal Pointe Is Creating Impactful Environments for People

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. In 1998, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the Bishop of the Belleville, Illinois Catholic Diocese at that time, encouraged John Munie to start his own business and was his first customer. When Munie brought up the idea of […]

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The Latest

Designing and Installing Tips for Petite Properties

As smaller lots become more common in various parts of the country, you may be wondering if these projects are worth taking on with the challenges they provide. Justin White, owner of K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in Watsonville, California, encourages not turning away a potential client just because they have a small yard or are […]

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Team Building: Utilizing the Birkman Assessment When Hiring

As you seek to bring on employees who align with your lawn or landscape company’s culture, one tool you can use during the interview process is a personality test. While there are a number of different tests available, one test to consider is the Birkman Assessment. The Birkman Assessment is used by more than 10,000 […]

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The Future of Business Texting: Exploring the Top Trends for 2024

Communication with your customers is paramount, but have you added business texting to your methods of reaching your client base? Text Request surveyed over 1,000 professionals across all ages and industries and gathered some interesting data. According to Text Request’s survey, 54% of people say text message is the most effective channel for getting a […]

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2022 Compensation & Benefits Report

Member Price: $199.00
Nonmember Price: $399.00

Landscape Technician Bootcamp

Member Price: $659.00
Nonmember Price: $1,329.00

2023 Financial Benchmark Report

Member Price: $250.00
Nonmember Price: $500.00