October Industry News

Green Industry Employment News

Recent new hires and promotions from Ruppert Landscape, PBI-Gordon, Envu Turf & Ornamentals, and other Green Industry companies.
battery powered lawn care and landscaping equipment

Get Equipped: New Battery-Powered Landscaping Solutions 2023

This assortment of battery powered equipment and solutions can add value to the professional lawn care and landscaping services you offer your clients.
Ferris

Ferris® Named Official Zero Turn Mower Of Three Major Raceways

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway, and Watkins Glen International will all be using Ferris zero-turns to maintain the expansive lawns.
naked gardening

2023’s Best U.S. Cities For Naked Gardening

To mark World Naked Gardening Day, LawnStarter released its third annual ranking of Best U.S. Cities For Naked Gardening. Be warned: "cheeky" content ahead!
electric landscaping equipment

Gas Vs. Electric OPE: Real World Costs

Determining the ROI on an electric landscaping equipment purchase is important to the financial well-being of any enterprise. Here's what a facility service company found when going electric.
No Mow May

The Science Against No Mow May

When it comes to No Mow May, other lawn practices may be more beneficial to pollinators, including a potential "sweet spot" for mowing frequency.
workplace falls

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program To Prevent Falls

New OSHA initiative to reduce and prevent workplace falls — a leading cause of workplace fatalities — aligns enforcement, outreach efforts to protect workers.
Syngenta Recognition

Syngenta Launches Recognition® Herbicide

Recognition features excellent turf safety and helps turf managers control more than 40 broadleaf weeds in warm-season turf.
powering electric equipment

Creating Charging Infrastructure For OPE

Reducing the cost of electric and charging infrastructure can help accelerate ROI’s. Options to consider in powering electric equipment.
Charging Trailers

Charging Landscape Trailers

The transition to battery electric OPE means a whole new realm of charging solutions, including charging landscape trailers.

On Arbor Day, Bartlett Gave Away 20,000+ Tree Seedlings

On Arbor Day, Bartlett gave away 20,000+ tree seedlings through its Legacy Tree Program, which has distributed over 609,000 tree seedlings since its inception in 2014.
companion plants

Companion Plantings For Better Vegetables From DripWorks

Did you know that certain plants can grow better together? Recently, companion planting has made a resurgence from those trying to stay away from...
Landscape As Ecosystem

The Landscape As Ecosystem

How to foster Nature’s inherent beauty— from small yards to large meadows.
Turf April 2023

Turf April 2023 Issue

The Turf April 2023 Issue focuses on sustainability: Landscape as ecosystem, OPE battery power, gas vs. electric landscape equipment, and more!
Bobcat Construction Celebration

Bobcat To Showcase Sustainable Innovations On National Mall

Bobcat to showcase technology and sustainable innovations at Celebration of Construction on the National Mall.
Beat the Heat

OSHA Launches National “Beat The Heat” Contest

OSHA "Beat the Heat" contest educates workers and employers about the dangers of excessive heat, motivates action to prevent heat illness.

ForeverLawn Car With Jeffrey Earnhardt To Race At Talladega

The Ag-Pro 300 this Saturday will feature the return of the ForeverLawn Black and Green Grass Machine driven by Earnhardt.
Earth Day

Earth Day Tips For Protecting Waterbodies

Improper management or neglect of lakes, stormwater ponds, and wetlands can lead to water quality imbalances that promote Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
creative

Got Your Goat.. Or Sheep? Four Solutions For Sustainable Grounds

Got Your Goat.. Or Sheep? An ESFM facility executive offers four ideas for greener grounds implemented at their corporate clients.
deck makeover

Who’s Got The Worst Deck In America?

If you know someone with a disaster of a deck, Mr. Handyman is offering homeowners a chance to win a deck and landscape makeover.
Firewise Landscaping

Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock Scholarship

Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

Featured Videos

[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
snow removal, insurance coverage

Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
snowstorms

Compact Cleanup Solutions

In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.