Labor has and will continue to be the single greatest influencer of success in residential, non-residential and commercial landscape businesses

Adopting and fine-tuning technology including AI platforms will be a ticket to play leveraging front- and back-end operations. Optimizing time, reducing transaction costs, price of fuel and maintenance continue to be top of mind issues for operators.

The industry is highly fragmented and there's many companies who've yet to transition. Diversifying a company's product portfolio will also require more expertise and capital expense to grow topline.

Embracing technology without fear of worker displacement, drones, autonomous mowers and online scheduling & estimating technology is freeing up workers to focus on more skilled tasks. Business operations and labor tracking apps provide increased productivity and accuracy.

Pending changes to H-1B and H-2B programs will be significant as they help U.S. employers hire employees; they need to meet business demands and remain competitive while adhering to all U.S. worker protections laws. Streamlining eligibility requirements, improving program efficiency, and providing greater benefits and flexibilities for employers and workers will be vital.

We’re no longer just cutting grass! In the realm of outdoor living, the focus on sensory experiences takes center stage, with fire and water emerging as nature’s entertainers. Design, installation and project management has fueled the evolving landscape trends. Nuanced details serve as the finishing touches with individual character to the outdoor space.

Low maintenance native blooms and ground cover, reclaimed brick patios, open-air kitchens redefine ambiance, conversation spaces for connecting with fire pits and water features personalizing the outdoor retreat.