From the Editor

fire

Australian Bush Fires: A Tragic Reminder To Use Landscape Equipment Safely

  It’s very difficult to watch news on the Australian bush fires and see the tragic toll it’s taking on lives, homes, animals, and the...
corpse flower

Largest Ever Bloom Recorded Last Week, But It’s Stinky!

    With December holidays over, January seems to be starting off with a nod to Halloween in Indonesia. According to the Natural Resources and Conservation...
living shoreline

Living Shorelines: New Opportunities For Landscapers

  An interesting sea change is taking place regarding shorelines and it could be a growth area for ecologically-minded landscapers. Last week, the House passed...
cranberries

Cranberries: A Rare American Native Fruit for Thanksgiving

If there’s a staple to the Thanksgiving meal besides turkey, it would be cranberries. How did this come to be? Because cranberries are one...
snow plowing

Snow Plowing Evolves; The Complaints Remain The Same

Adapted from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC): All About Snow/Snow Removal. Accessed November 20, 2019. Originally published as “Have snow shovel,...
frost

Can I Still Plant? First Frost & Fall Establishment

Most regions of the U.S., with a few exceptions, have experienced their first frost of the season by now. And landscapers are among that...
Toro

GIE+EXPO Report: Toro Emphasizes Efficiency In Product & Process

Toro's presence at the GIE+EXPO last week included energizing videos of new products and features. While the pages of Turf's Fall magazine showcased two...
STIHL

GIE+EXPO Report: STIHL Embraces Battery Power

It was quite a crowd in the STIHL booth during the $5000 dealer giveaway and press conference at last week's GIE+EXPO. Bjoern Fischer, President...
Cub Cadet

GIE+EXPO Report: Cub Cadet Adds Pro Stand-On Mowers

Last week at the GIE+EXPO, Cub Cadet had several products it was showcasing in its booth. One was the PRO Z 972 SDL commercial...
Husqvarna

GIE+EXPO Report: Husqvarna Robotics & Battery Power

At the GIE+EXPO last week, it was hard to tear yourself away from the Automower® display at the Husqvarna booth. Not only was seeing...
ticks

What’s Your Risk For Emerging Tick Borne Illnesses?

Late summer into fall can be a very active time for ticks, and landscapers are particularly at risk for tick borne illnesses. Lately, ticks...

Husqvarna Intros Next Generation Chainsaws

This week, Husqvarna has introduced to the North American market five new tree care and forestry chainsaws. This next generation of saws features a...
Turf Spring 2019 Issue

Turf Spring 2019 Issue: Time For Renewal

Spring Is A Time For Renewal Many of you are in full swing for the spring season, busy revitalizing lawns and landscapes across residential and...
landscape professionals

Get Your Free Subscription To Turf

We’re excited to announce that Turf magazine will relaunch in the first quarter of 2019, and free subscriptions are now available for lawn and...
Reaching the Finish Line

How to Achieve a Positive Mindset

When working toward your goals, learn to tell yourself "you can" and "you will" instead of letting doubt sneak into your mind with words like "try."
How Small Business Owners Feel About Minimum Wage Hikes

How Small Business Owners Feel About Minimum Wage Hikes

The tightening labor market is putting pressure on employers across the country to pay more for hourly help. And even though most landscape industry markets...
Your Personnel Puzzles … Solved!

Your Personnel Puzzles … Solved!

Industry experts share everything you need to know about recruiting, hiring and retention, in addition to other personnel management tips and tricks.
time

Time Management Tips for Business Owners

Ever get a song stuck in your head for what seems like an incredibly long period of time? Recently, I had the Rolling Stones' "Time...
Get Smart

Get Smart

For the new year, work on improving your market intelligence.
Letter from the Editor, Nicole Wisniewski

Overcome Business Chaos… STAT!

Make some New Year's resolutions for you business in 2016.
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.

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Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

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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.