The Northeast USA and parts of Canada have experienced a more severe shortage of specimen trees in recent years, accounting for almost 80% of tree shortages in this region. When it’s harder to source the item, using a tree broker to keep the costs in …

The Landscaping Stress Survey was launched in 2021 by GoMaterials in collaboration with Synkd (previously Pro Landscaper USA) to get a pulse on the state of stress within the green industry. 219 landscape professionals responded to the 2022 survey, and the results are clear; this …

Landscape material shortages and supply chain disruptions may turn out to be the lasting legacy of the pandemic. Plant and tree shortages have persisted since 2021 across Canada and most American states. Interestingly, things are changing fast when it comes to the scope and severity …

In 2021, the landscaping industry went through an unprecedented plant shortage crisis. Multiple factors such as the Texas freeze, coupled with the plastic resin shortage contributed to many popular plants and trees going out of stock. A year later, it’s important to check where we …

The Florida landscaping market is undoubtedly massive. Florida’s environmental horticulture industry is growing at 9% per year and direct landscaping is the most impactful part of this industry, employing more than 121,000 people. However, the large size of the landscape industry doesn’t necessarily mean it’s …

In the 2022 landscaping trends webinar by GoMaterials, landscaping leaders agreed that more landscaping businesses are adopting technology in their operations than ever before. Lawn & Landscape’s latest technology report also claims that the usage of smartphones for business rose 42% in a single year. However, as …

On July 1st 2022, California will enact a ban on gas-powered lawn equipment. The California gas powered lawn equipment ban includes lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and snow blowers. As per the new rules, all the above equipment must be zero-emission by 2024. California is the first …

It is not a secret that Instagram marketing for landscaping companies has become a crucial part of the business. As Marketing Insider Group highlights, having a social media presence can be a great strategy to communicate authority and encourage user engagement. However, as more landscaping …

GoMaterials’ 2022 Landscaping Business Trends Report highlights vital information for the coming year. Landscaping demand continues to spur the industry, but that’s only a fraction of the picture. Our new report aims to share insights on opportunities and challenges ahead so that we can be …

There’s no greater reward than a job well done… unless of course we’re talking about actual awards! Landscaping project awards are given yearly by many associations across the continent. These awards are a great way to gauge the best practices in the landscaping industry and …