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Student Spotlight: Emily Braithwaite

We talk to Oregon State's Emily Braithwaite, who's working on defending her thesis this coming July.

Student Spotlight: Joshua Fain

Auburn University's Joshua Fain tells us how his school, Legos and his father all helped him foster a love for the green industry.

Student Spotlight: Episode 9

We talk with Sam Resnick, a recent grad who has already started (and sold) his own landscaping business.

Student Spotlight: Episode 7

We talk with Shelby Miller in New York about how she flipped from graphic design to landscaping, plus how she views the industry is starting to embrace diversity.

Average Day: Episode 2

On this podcast, we hear more about the importance of morning greetings and 1-on-1 meetings.

Student Spotlight: Episode 4

To round out 2022, we're joined by Lauren Staley, a student who's wrapping up her time at Alamance Community College before heading out to NC State.

Post-election wrap up

Editor Brian Horn and Andrew Bray, NALP's vice president of government affairs, discuss how the industry will be affected from the election results, the latest on H-2B and the Farm Bill and stay until the end to hear Bray's prediction...

Average Day: Episode 1

Election season

Editor Brian Horn and Andrew Bray, vice president of government affairs with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, discuss the latest H-2B developments, what to watch in the upcoming elections and more.

Student Spotlight: Episode 3

We hear from Michigan State's Drew Jepson about how he turned his first commercial mower into a blossoming career.

Sponsored podcast: Vanguard's trip to Equip

Hear Jason Rives talk about Vanguard's products they're showcasing at the upcoming Equip Exposition show.

Vanguard's trip to Equip

Hear Jason Rives talk about Vanguard's products they're showcasing at the upcoming Equip Exposition show.

Student Spotlight: Episode 2

Madison Yocks from Illinois State joins our podcast to talk about volleyball, band, the Texas heat, and — of course — horticulture.

What's happening in Washington

Andrew Bray, vice president of government affairs at National Association of Landscape Professionals, discusses the latest with H-2B, the gas to electric credit, the farm bill and other legislative issues happening in the green industry.

Student Spotlight: Episode 1

On this new podcast series, we interview horticulture students about the green industry. First up? BYU's Ashley Beazer.

Choppy Waters: Episode Three

On this episode, NALP's Andrew Bray tells us about evolving litigation around water use in the green industry.

Humble heroics

Marcus May wants to be called a landscaper, not a hero. Still, he saved a family from their burning house in Florida.

Electrification in turf equipment

In a recent sponsored video podcast, we talked with Nick Moore from Briggs & Stratton, who walked us through why the industry is opting for more battery-powered commercial equipment.

Riding with Rodney

Rodney Smith Jr. is still all over the country, ready to lend a hand. We caught up with him for a few minutes to talk travel and more.

Queries about quarries

On this sponsored episode, we talk with Pioneer's Kevin Guzior about quarries.

Leveraging tech for your labor

We talked with Cub Cadet's Aaron Griffith about the industry's labor shortage and how autonomous mowers could help.

Lessons from NCLC

We talked with this year's champions at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition to learn more about how the team has found sustained success.

A strong fleet

We talk with Pioneer's Craig Mauk to discuss the company's fleet and its national footprint.

Choppy Waters: Episode Two

On this episode, we talk with a xeriscaping expert to discuss why it can help you save water.

Avoiding overload

We talk with Dr. Tammy Allen, who runs down some ways that she's found in her research will help you diminish stress.

Choppy Waters: Episode One

On this episode, we explore why some experts are concerned about current irrigation practices.

Safe and Sound

Looking forward with mission and vision

Welcome aboard!

Glyphosates: Friends or foes?

We discuss glyphosates, which are widely used in the green industry – and controversial.

Marketing matters

Editor Brian Horn speaks with Chad Diller from Landscape Leadership about a recent research project they conducted around marketing and landscaping. Chad also gives some tips on building a marketing plan, managing a workload and other marketing topics. You can...

Sponsored podcast: Pollinators in full bloom

Dr. Caydee Savinelli, Syngenta stewardship team and pollinator lead, returns to the podcast to discuss pollinators on the course, in her garden and elsewhere this growing season.

Sponsored podcast: Application best practices

Dr. Frank Wong, Bayer industry affairs lead, and Dr. Zac Reicher, Bayer Green Solutions Team specialist, have tremendous chemistry at work and behind the mic. They dish out helpful tips and reminders for applicators this growing season.

Doing your part

Mike Haynes explains what makes his new Industry Collective project an easy way for you to help your communities.

Mergers and more

This podcast about mergers and acquisitions with Jerry Schill originally comes from our sister publication, Snow Magazine.

Logging in for NCLC

The National Collegiate Landscape Competition looks a lot different this year. How does it work?

What to say in contract negotiations

From Snow Magazine, we bring you Joshua Ferguson, who advises snow pros to reexamine their contract language amidst the pandemic.

Sponsored podcast: The supply side

Kevin Guzior, COO of Pioneer Landscape Centers, discusses building relationships with landscapers, leading during COVID-19 and other topics.

Sponsored podcast: Crop protection best practices

Syngenta technical services manager Matt Giese joins us to talk about best practices when using crop protection products to ensure safety for both applicators and insect pollinators.

Sponsored podcast: Pollinator protection best practices

Protecting pollinators is more important than ever. Caydee Savinelli, stewardship team & pollinator lead for Syngenta and a trained entomologist, dives into what you can do to provide them the best habitats.

Turnaround Tour podcast: Pratt's Lawn Care & Landscapes

The Harvesters give their thoughts on opening a nursery, and how to handle hiring in a unique situation.

Turnaround Tour podcast: Brunner's Lawn and Services

Gary Hardy is learning to slow down and delegate, and it’s helping Brunner’s grow.

Jumping into a career change

From Snow Magazine, our sister publication: Landscaper Joe Kujawa just sold his family business and has become a consultant at Bruce Wilson & Co.

Prison horticulture classes can spark second chances

While serving three years in a correctional facility for his drug trafficking conviction, Charles Ellis took a horticulture course that inspired him to start his own company. For our March cover story on second chances, Ellis tells us all about...

Ideas to improve staffing issues

From food trucks to business cards, Frank Niccoli talks about some of the hiring and retention practices that succeeded at his company, the Village Gardener, for 40-plus years.

A conversation with NALP's Andrew Bray

The VP of government relations talked about H-2B reform and other industry issues he'll tackle in the coming months.

Turnaround Tour recap: Reassessing the plan

Gabe Lobato hit a wall and needed help delegating some of his responsibilities. What did the Harvest Group recommend?

Using Google to reach new clients

With its pay-per-lead system, Google Local Services could redefine how your landscaping company gets noticed.

Using Google to reach new clients

Google Local Services is a new program designed to help verified companies reach potential clients faster. With its pay-per-lead system, GLS could redefine how your landscaping company gets noticed. Lawn & Landscape Radio Network was joined by SearchKings' Lorne Sederoff...

Finding a work-life balance

In April, Lawn & Landscape talked to several spouses in the landscaping industry on how to achieve work-life balance. Rich Arlington, CEO of Arlington Lawn Care, and his wife of 24 years Crystal Arlington, CEO of Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group,...