Twitter talk

Follow these 25 accounts to stay on top of industry news, learn best practices and connect with others in the landscaping industry.

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Project EverGreen

@ProjectEvrGreen

If you want a pick-me up, look no farther than the Project EverGreen feed. It features stories of landscapers giving back to those in need as well as ways for you to get involved and donate your services.

Grounds Guys (US and Canada)

@GroundsGuysUS and @GroundsGuysCA

The Grounds Guys have nearly identical American and Canadian feeds, which have planting tips, basics on botanicals and landscaping facts. Their short and simple tweets with catchy images get the point across quickly.

TNLA

@LandscapeTexas

The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association shares lots of news from the plant world. From new varieties to educational sessions to open jobs, their tweets are always catered to be just right for their audience.

The Davey Tree Expert Company

@DaveyTree

These guys really love trees and it shows. From disease treatment and pruning tips to field photos, The Davey Tree Expert Company shows how to really care for trees and why it’s important.

NALP

@the_nalp

The National Association of Landscape Professionals keeps followers updated on the latest awareness campaigns and legal issues facing the industry. You’ll learn about the benefits of lawns, educational sessions and industry trends.

A&A Lawn & Landscaping

@AandALandscape

These guys know how to use Twitter to connect with their customers, providing updates on service, photos of projects and keeping up a good sense of humor in their conversations.

NHLA

@NHLAVerde

Look no farther if you want the latest updates on the fight for H-2B reform and other legislative issues. The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance offers training opportunities and information you can share with your customers to promote the green industry.

ALCC

@COGreenNOW

If you’re worried about the drought conditions in the West, the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado has you covered. They also feature hiring tips, safety tips and H-2B news.

TruGreen

@TruGreen

TruGreen has lots of great photos and infographics to share with your customers, including lawn care tips, landscape renovation ideas and timely reminders about seasonal tasks.

Coastal Inc.

@Coastal_Inc

See projects in process from start to finish with the Coastal Inc. crew. There’s great hardscape inspiration as well.

Nutri-Lawn

@NutriLawn

Every Tuesday, Nutri-Lawn has a helpful tip you can use in your business. The Nutri-Lawn feed also has links to some insightful blog posts on plant and lawn health.

Landscape Leadership

@Inbound_Agency

If you want to take your business to the next level, the Landscape Leadership feed is a great resource. Whether you want to hone your marketing skills, increase profits or improve your sales, they have some good strategies, no matter what size your company is.

LoveYourLandscape

@LoveYrLandscape

The consumer side of the National Association of Landscape Professionals features tweets that are great for any landscape company to retweet. It has everything from new plants to fun stats to reminders about the benefits of lawns.

PateraLandscaping

@PateraLandscape

These guys have got the hang of water features and outdoor spaces down pat. Patera Landscaping is always full of stats about how much homeowners can benefit from great landscaping, so there are some great marketing ideas as well.

Park West

@parkwestinc

Park West in California has some wild projects and ways to spice up your plant selections. The company also has good basic tips on how to keep lawns and landscapes looking their best.

The Sharper Cut

@SharperCut

With outdoor living spaces becoming more and more popular, The Sharper Cut has a lot of ideas to make something special and unique for your customers who are looking for an out-of-box backyard.

American Society of Landscape Architects

@NationalASLA

Some of the biggest and best undertakings in the industry are featured on the ASLA Twitter feed. Come for the pictures, stay for the inspiration.

Landscape Workshop

@LandscapeWrkshp

The folks at Landscape Workshop really love what they do, and they aren’t afraid of showing off a little. Their enthusiasm is infectious and their blog posts are full of useful information.

Oklahoma Landscape

@OkLandscape

If you want to see some impactful and visually appealing marketing, look no further than Oklahoma Landscape. Pick up some tips or just enjoy photos of great work.

Mullin Landscape

@MullinLandscape

Whether it’s beautiful planters, employees dressed in Star Wars gear or on-the-job shots, Mullin Landscape has the right balance of promotional pieces and behind-the-scenes action for social media.

PestFacts

@PestFacts

If you do pest control, look no further than this account from Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment. There’s news about pesticide bans and information on sustainable and responsible pesticide use.

Turfscape

@turfscapeinc

Team-building is what it’s all about on Turfscape’s Twitter. You’ll find all kinds of ways to recognize your employees, build a sense of community in your business and turn jobs into careers.

Greenscape

@GreenscapeInc

These guys answer the important questions and the ones you didn’t even know you had through their thought-provoking blog posts. Find links to posts about design, legal questions, lawn maintenance and more.

Alliance4Trees

@alliance4trees

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Alliance for Community Trees Foundation runs this account, full of tree facts, benefits and education. If you’re in tree care, or just love them as part of the landscape, check them out.

EcoLandscaping

@ecolandscaping

Natives, pollinators, ecological news and green infrastructure take center stage on EcoLandscaping’s feed. Sustainable landscapers will find a lot of inspiration and research here.

Follow #LLTwitter25 for more tips and best practices for social media.

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