Programs & Resources for Landscape and Lawn Care Contractors

Our mission is to help landscape industry companies be successful. Our programs and resources are designed to help landscape and lawn care businesses operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably. Browse our programs, toolkits and resources to learn how you and your teams can connect learn from mentors and peers and access the resources you need – quickly.

Awards of Excellence

Clients value award-winning companies. Employees want to work for companies that do great work. The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding projects in commercial and residential lawn care and landscape contracting, management and design. Projects range in size and scope from less than $25K to more than $1M.

Annual Awarded Individual Awards

Advocate

Member who goes above and beyond representing our industry's interests.

Lifetime Leadership

Member who has dedicated their life to the industry.

Woman Leader

Female member who demonstrates remarkable spirit, initiative, and passion.

Young Professional

Member under 40 who excels in their career, displays strong leadership, and actively contributes.

Business & Operations Resources

Business Resource Library

Educational resources to help you structure your business. Budgeting, cost-saving opportunities, job costing, payroll and more. Plus find webinars on business management and financial management/cash flow.

Insurance Programs

Standard service offerings can include in house Workers’ Compensation Claims Oversight, an intuitive mobile online safety and training platform, an online Human Resources application, and dedicated Green Industry Client Managers. Connect with Rancho Mesa to learn more about available industry specific insurance programs.

Lawn Care Hub

NALP helps lawn care operators and lawn care service providers achieve more. The Lawn Care Hub gives you quick access to the latest articles from the experts, tools and resources to help your business grow. You can also access information about state pesticide regulations and learn more about our government affairs team works to protect lawn care businesses.

Safety Program & Resources

Safety is critical to landscape and lawn care companies. Good safety practices set your company apart from the competition, make your company a place where employees want to work and it helps your bottom line. Find helpful safety resources from OSHA and from NALP safety experts in English and Spanish. In partnership with Rancho Mesa.

Workforce Development

If you struggle to hire and retain good employees, we want you to know, NALP is doing everything we can to solve this problem for your company and for the industry as a whole. Take advantage of the programs and resources we offer to help you tackle your employee challenges.

Connect with Peers and Mentors

Navigate Coaching Mentor

If you've ever wanted a mentor to guide you - we've got you covered so you don't have to go it alone. NAVIGATE teams you up with industry mentors (called Trailblazers) who are eager to share their knowledge with you about running a successful landscape or lawn care business.

Networking Groups

Latino Landscape

Hispanic employees, owners, and managers are welcome to join and get involved.

Veterans in Landscape

Supports veterans in the landscape and lawn care industry.

Women in Landscape

This network is passionate about female representation and advancement in the industry.

Young Professionals

Connect, share experiences, and exchange ideas with peers under 40.