One thing is certain about maintaining landscaping profit margins in 2023 – the need to stay on top of unpredictable plant material prices! As we mentioned in our June post about Q1 prices, fluctuations in the prices of landscaping plants and trees can negatively impact …

Amidst fears of a slowdown and high input costs, 2023 can be a challenging year for budgeting and maintaining landscaper profit margins – especially for contracts awarded 1-2 years ago. Understanding the plant material demand and cost trends across categories such as trees, perennials, shrubs, …

With 2023 just beginning, it’s time to get inspired for your next commercial or city project! These 2022 landscaping award winners are the perfect inspiration to get your creative juices flowing for the new year. From stunning garden designs to innovative outdoor living spaces, these …

2022 was perhaps one of the most challenging years for landscaping businesses. From demand bouncing back after the pandemic to historic inflation and labor challenges, the year threw quite a few curveballs at the industry. Now that we are at the end of it, it’s …

Despite the ups and downs, landscaping business owners across Canada and the United States recovered some of the lost ground in 2021. Landscaping demand picked up after the roller-coaster of the last couple of years, and it made sure plant wholesalers, professional landscapers, and all …

A year in review, and what a year it has been for the landscaping industry. 2021 began with a hefty dose of lingering uncertainty thanks to COVID. The last twelve months have been a roller coaster, from the highs of projects returning in full swing …

COVID-19 vaccine is here and the landscaping industry may need to prepare all over again for reopening. The pandemic set off a domino effect in the landscaping industry. In the last year and a half, we’ve dealt with plant shortages, labour issues, work closures, unprecedented …

Postponed! No, canceled! Scratch that, now virtual! These words were plastered all over landscape industry events and trade show websites last year. Covid affected our industry in so many ways, and our much-loved shows and events were no different. While virtual events were a definite …

Happy Star Wars Day — May the Fourth be with you! This fun take on the famous phrase is celebrated every year by fans of the science fiction movie franchise. But one of the many factors that made the Star Wars films so popular is …

2020 has forced many industries to adapt and modify norms. The landscaping industry wasn’t any different. For example, with lesser travelling and no vacations, many homeowners decided to decorate their backyards leading to a surge in residential landscaping services. However, on the other side, commercial …