The HeartLand Difference: Join Us, Stay You – Lawn & Landscape Feature

This August 2025, HeartLand is proud to appear in Lawn & Landscape magazine’s Platform Partners section with an advertorial aptly titled “The HeartLand Difference: Join Us, Stay You.“

In the piece, Founder and CEO Edward Schatz, Jr. shares HeartLand’s origin story—with green‑industry roots, built from a small local business, growing carefully alongside independent operators across 24 states. The message is clear: we believe in empowering local entrepreneurs, preserving their unique culture, and helping them grow through scalable, tech‑enabled resources and shared services. Branch teams retain brand identity and autonomy while gaining access to robust training, real‑time business intelligence and safety‑forward support.

We’re honored to be recognized in an industry-leading publication that champions trusted insights for landscape professionals nationwide. This feature highlights our people-first philosophy and our commitment to preserving legacies while opening up new paths for growth.

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