Have you met… George Stillwell
George Stillwell, owner, Sports Turf Services LLC My first job in the green industry was… Working at a small golf course in West Sussex, England called Avisford Park (above). My father later managed the contract there, and I spent 10 years on the property, progressing from assistant superintendent to superintendent. The biggest challenge in my…
Read MoreValue Creation to Value Monetization: Arm Yourself with Accounting, Administration and Finance
By Gloria G. Palmer, CPA Executive Advisor at 3PG Advisors and President at Source Expert Advisors It is no secret that landscaping, turf care, tree care and other green industry companies are valuable. Our business owners are constantly solicited by interested parties. The rumor mill runs wild with talk of multiples and purchase prices…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour
By Metrolina Greenhouses | April 13, 2026 Premier trial gardens in three Southern states will host members of the horticulture industry as part of the Southern Garden Tour, June 2–4, 2026. Tour hosts — Young’s Plant Farm in Auburn, AL, the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC — welcome…
Read MoreNew Webinar Series Supports Professional Development and Leadership for Young Floriculture Professionals
By Greenhouse Grower staff | April 13, 2026 The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is launching a new Young Professionals Council (YPC) Professional Development & Leadership Webinar Series in 2026. Supported by the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund, the series brings together experts from across academia and the floral industry to share insights with the next…
Read MoreAzalea culture: A southern love affair
Few plants embody the Southern garden quite like the azalea. Evergreen azaleas have long been a staple in home gardens, and each spring cultivated beauties brighten Georgia landscapes, from Savannah’s graceful squares to backyard borders. The deciduous, native cousins to these showy shrubs are gaining attention among gardeners seeking fragrance, pollinator value and a…
Read MoreSave the date: Spring in the Courtyard 2026
Now is the time to gather alongside your peers for one last networking (and learning!) event before the busy season truly begins. Join us on Tuesday, April 14 for “Spring in the Courtyard” at Topiary Courtyard in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Three experts in sustainable landscape design will lead us through problem solving and…
Read MoreExecutive Director Message
As we head into our busiest season, we want to remind you of the outstanding UAC member benefits designed to support your business’s growth and protection. We are proud to highlight our partnership with TurfTraction, providing members with specialized software solutions to streamline operations and maximize efficiency in the field. Additionally, members can access tailored…
Read MoreWhen Growth Breaks Your Brand: The Hidden Risk of Outgrowing Your Identity
By Kriston Sellier, President of id8 Many landscaping companies do not stall because demand disappears. Growth slows when the business evolves faster than the brand. A company that began as a small local operation may now manage multiple crews, commercial contracts, and specialized services such as irrigation, lighting, or design-build. Some expand into new markets.…
Read MoreManaging rainwater: slow it down, spread it out, soak it in
“The most destructive force in the world is the raindrop!” While applying for an Erosion Sediment Control Certification, the instructor started with that statement. Apparently, lots of folks agree… “While many forces can cause destruction, moving water is widely considered the most destructive force on Earth. It erodes land, causes floods, and its sheer power…
Read MoreWhy Landscape Companies Lose Profitable Jobs
Why Landscape Companies Lose Profitable Jobs (Even When They Have the Best Design) By: Amy Sulka, Sandler Training Who here has ever been in a proposal meeting with a prospective client that felt like it was going really well? The prospect is nodding along to every question. They say something like: “This all sounds…
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