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outdoor power equipment (OPE

Five OPE Dealers On Top Sellers, Industry Trends & Companies To Watch

Five outdoor power equipment (OPE) dealers share the real deal on landscape equipment being sold across the U.S.
Turf October 2023 Issue

Turf October 2023 Issue

From the latest in equipment to business expansion, the Turf October 2023 issue provides first-hand advice and knowledge from Green Industry experts.

Honda Releases Prototype Of All-Electric Autonomous Work Mower

Honda has introduced a prototype all-electric Autonomous Work Mower (AWM) and is seeking companies for a pilot program in 2024 to assess the AWM's applicability to their work environments.
ALB

Asian Longhorned Beetle Update: ALB Currently Found In Four States

Asian longhorned beetle had invaded four states. Compliance training is required for landscapers in areas affected by the tree-killing ALB.
MANTS

2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursey Tradeshow (MANTS) Now Open For Registration

The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Tradeshow (MANTS), to be held January 10-12, 2024, in Baltimore, MD is now open for registration.

Vectorworks Software Offers Free Educational Licenses To Students & Teachers

To support the next wave of Green Industry professionals, Vectorworks offers its software solutions for free to landscape students and educators.
mosquitoes

Kill Mosquitoes With…. Mustard?

New U.S. Agricultural Research Service studies show that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, opening the door to new bio-based controls.

The Yardstick: Q&A With Jennifer Lemcke

Jennifer Lemcke grew up in the lawn care business and is taking it in new directions as CEO of Turf Holdings / Weed Man.
Spanish

Equip Expo To Feature More Spanish-Language Resources

The 2023 Equip Expo for the landscape industry will feature new Spanish-language sessions covering owner and foreman development.
Ewing Great Lakes

Ewing Great Lakes Division Awards $15,000 In Scholarships

Three Michigan State University students received $5000 each from Ewing Outdoor Supply Great Lakes Division in memory of Ewing Livonia Branch Manager Ray W. Bausick.

Takeuchi Donates Equipment To Students In GA

Georgia-based Takeuchi has donated an excavator and engine to a local educational organization to help train high schoolers interested in heavy equipment operation.
ELEVATE

NALP’s ELEVATE Show Attendance Grew By 37% In 2023

Education, networking, and enhancing leadership skills were some of the highlights of NALP's 2023 ELEVATE event, which grew in attendance by 37% this year.

Where Are The Best Opportunities For Hispanic Entrepreneurs?

The website Wallethub released a survey listing the top 20 cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs, and Florida cities dominate the list.
Taking Root

Arborjet Announces $10,000 Taking Root Scholarship Winners

Students Taylor Sirios of Massachusetts and Natniel Zemede of California are each receiving $10,000 Taking Root Scholarships from Arborjet/Ecologel.
Steel Green

Win A Steel Green Spreader/Sprayer!

Advanced Turf Solutions and Corteva Agriscience will give away a free Steel Green spreader/sprayer in The Ultimate Sweepstakes.
spongy moth

The Spongy Moth…It’s Back And Spreading. Find Out Where.

Destructive spongy moths have been found in almost half of U.S. states, and can cause damage to more than 300 tree species.
PLOW August 2023

PLOW: The Snowball Effect (August 2023 Issue)

Today's weather makes snow and ice management seem more erratic than ever. The PLOW August 2023 issue helps you plan for the unknown.
9/11

Bartlett Stewards The Oaks Of The 9/11 Memorial

  In honor of 9/11, Turf is rerunning this post from 2020 about the swamp white oak trees planted at the Memorial. Today marks a day...

Bobcat Announces Backyard Makeover Winner

Bobcat's $25,000 Backyard Makeover Contest winner is Julie Rummer from Turlock, California. Bobcat will help turn Julie's backyard into a wheelchair-accessible oasis for the avid gardener.
NALP ELEVATE Expo

Get Equipped: NALP ELEVATE Expo

A preview of lawn care and landscaping products to be exhibited at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) ELEVATE Expo September 10-13 in Dallas, Texas.
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

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

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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.