September 2026 Executive Director Message

September 2026 Executive Director Message

ByMary Kay WoodworthJuly 30, 20263 min read

Dear UAC Members and Partners, It’s been a busy summer for our industry, and I want to share what’s ahead as we head into fall – from events and advocacy to workforce development. 🗓 UPCOMING EVENTS We have a full slate of events coming up: August 5 – UGA Turfgrass Research Field Day   Attendee…

Knowing when it’s time to part ways with a difficult landscaping customer

Knowing when it’s time to part ways with a difficult landscaping customer

ByKim LuxOctober 1, 20267 min read

By Kim Lux, Senior Editor, Lawn & Landscape |  Listen to article Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the July 2026 print edition of Lawn & Landscape under the…

From the Field to the Feed: The Power of Authentic Marketing

From the Field to the Feed: The Power of Authentic Marketing

ByJill OdomOctober 1, 20267 min read

In the age of AI, where customers are continually questioning what’s real and what’s fake, authenticity is invaluable for your branding. One way to increase the genuine representation of your…

Save the Date: Latino Landscape Contractor Business Summit

Save the Date: Latino Landscape Contractor Business Summit

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilSeptember 30, 20263 min read

Save the Date: Latino Landscape Contractor Business Summit Empowering Urban Ag Industry Entrepreneurs   Mark your calendars for an evening of growth, connection, and actionable insights at the Latino Landscape…

Gibbs Landscape Company

How Smart Landscape Companies Are Using AI

ByJeffrey ScottSeptember 30, 20269 min read

Many landscape companies use AI as a writing tool. The smarter companies are moving past that. As a green-industry consulting firm working currently with more than 100 landscape firms, we…

Azaleas vs. Rhododendrons

Azaleas vs. Rhododendrons

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilSeptember 30, 20263 min read

  If you’re unsure of the difference between azaleas and rhododendrons, you’re definitely not alone. After all, you may have heard the phrase all azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all…

Insuring Commercial Fleets in the Age of Nuclear Verdicts

Insuring Commercial Fleets in the Age of Nuclear Verdicts

ByDavid RoosSeptember 2, 20264 min read

Ten years ago, if you ran a solid crew and kept your trucks in decent shape, insuring your fleet was fairly routine. A fender-bender was a fender-bender. That world is…