Turf DesignBuild: From Concept To Completion
Turf DesignBuild: From Concept To Completion
Spring 2021 • Volume 14 • Number 1
FEATURES
COVID’s Effect On Design-Build | Outdoor projects thrived in 2020. Will the...
The Irish Turf Controversy
Today is St. Patrick's Day, and with a name like Turf, we can't help but report on the controversial state of Irish turf. In...
Seven New Shrubs For Spring
What shrubs will enliven landscapes in 2021? Proven Winners, a leading worldwide plant brand, has launched its introductions for the year. And while the...
Turf Spring 2021 Issue
Editor's Letter: We Can Be Heroes Right now I feel like a superhero. I feel nearly invincible. Why? Because I’ve gotten my first COVID vaccination...
Winter Weather Survey: Were You Prepared?
Were you fully equipped to handle snow and ice management this past winter? Is weather affecting your overall purchasing or planting decisions? These are...
Severe Weather Impacts Texas Landscapes
As record setting cold, snow, and ice blanket much of the U.S., some are finding themselves going days without power or even clean water....
Turf Winter 2020 Issue
Editor's Letter: In The Bleak Mid-Winter If you’re like me, you’d rather hibernate this winter under a sign reading, “Wake me when the pandemic’s over!”...
A Hanukkah Tribute To “Faithful” Plants & Gardens
Can plants and gardens represent faith? Initially it might seem an obscure concept, but then consider the prevalence of clovers for St. Patrick's Day,...
Turf 2020 Landscaper Gift Guide
If the Grinch was a year, it would be 2020. But it shouldn’t stop you from giving a gift to all those deserving landscape...
Tree Services: Taking Tree Care To New Heights
Editor's Letter
I admit I’ve got a thing for trees. What’s not to love? They’re beautiful, provide shade, and clean the air. I tend to...
Turf Fall 2020 Issue
Editor's Letter: Shifting Gears Autumn is a time of transition. Even more so for landscapers. For many, it means getting ready to run a completely...
Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALB) Spreads To South Carolina
Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALB), an invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks 12 types of hardwood trees in North America, was found for the first time...
Fires Close In Near Oregon’s Top Nursery Production Area
We've all been hearing about the devastating fires rampaging through the West. And wholesale tree grower J. Frank Schmidt & Son.,Co, based in Boring,...
Online Events: Cat®; Davey Tree; Milwaukee Tool; Exmark; NALP; ASLA
Cat® Expo Live
Caterpillar's first North American virtual trade show, Cat Expo Live, will take place on Tuesday, September 15, from 11 AM to 2...
Lawn Care Worker Shot In Homeowner Argument
An argument over payment for lawn care service escalated into a felony charge of aggravated assault when a 75-year-old homeowner shot a landscaper in...
Five Great Shade Trees To Beat The Heat From Casey Trees
On July 13, Washington, D.C. hit its 17th consecutive day above 90 degrees. The following week was no better with a heat advisory in...
Public Harassment On The Job? Employer Responsibilities & Liabilities
A crew member of Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. working in Rancho Mirage, CA made international news last month simply trying to do his job. Why?...
Turf Summer 2020 Issue
Editor's Letter: Strange Times Indeed It’s downright surreal to be writing this as the world fights a virus unlike anything I’ve experienced in my lifetime....
A Post-Pandemic Performance: Playing Puccini To Plants!
When the live stream of the UceLi Quartet performing Puccini’s “Crisantemi” was broadcast last Monday, the audience, though a bit green in their knowledge...
Maintaining Company Culture During Stressful Times
In a positive display of company culture, Ruppert Landscape of Laytonsville, MD, distributed bonus checks totaling $470,000 to 1,100 frontline field-level employees to thank...
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
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
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A Capital Idea
Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
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.
Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?
Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
Compact Cleanup Solutions
In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.