Industry News

Brickman, ValleyCrest & Michael Symon

By Steve Rak II So Brickman and Valley Crest are now one big happy family with sales projected to approach (if not exceed)...

Atop the Leader Board

U.S. Open Champ Jerry Pate brings his "A" game to the turf business. By Carol Brzozowski Jerome "Jerry" Pate's victory in the U.S....

Supplier News

Patton Seed's Copeland Selected for Ag Hall of Fame Ben Copeland, president of the Patten Seed Company, was inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of...

Charging Their Services

Early adopters tout the possibilities of battery-powered tools. By Mike Ingles Specialized eco-friendly landscaping enterprises are taking advantage of technological improvements in battery-powered...

GIE+EXPO 2014

October 23-24, Louisville, Kentucky It's almost that time, once again, for GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America, co-located in one central location. The 19-acre...

GIE+EXPO 2014 Exhibitors

Turf's advertisers have a lot in store for you at this year's show. Turf 's advertisers have a lot in store for you at...

GIE+EXPO 2014 Booth Invitations

Key personnel of Turf advertisers invite you stop at their booths and get acquainted. Turf 's advertisers have a lot in store for you...

Husqvarna’s First 325 Years

Husqvarna shares its birth year with Johann Sebastian Bach. One of the world's greatest composers remains a powerful force in classical music because of...
Dixie Chopper

How Many Acres Can You Mow in 24 Hours?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Update - see the results here. LONDON, Ohio - How many acres of turfgrass can a young man mow in 24 hours? Why...
Dixie Chopper

Dixie Chopper Attempting to Set Guinness World Record

EDITOR'S NOTE: Update - read about the event here. On Aug. 19-20, Dixie Chopper will be attempting to set a Guinness World Record for most...

Audacious Goals

Project EverGreen's Presence grows one project at a time. By Giles Lambertson Project EverGreen and the green industry are partners in the work of beautifying...

Cold Lessons Learned

Contractors revisit pricing after brutal 2013-'14 snow season. By Giles Lambertson One year ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted average temperatures...

Two Issues of Vital Concern

Two huge issues with serious ramifications for the green industry are generating calls for regulatory action. One is of national (oops, make that...

Act Now to Finish Strong

This year is more than half over and by now you should have a pretty good idea of how successful your company will be...

Maximizing Your Sales Results from Internet Leads

Since the inception of online commerce more than 15 years ago, businesses continue to shift their media advertising budgets to online advertising. I...
Contractors' Corner, Rick Cuddihe

Service Above All Else

We are a service industry. Landscape contractors provide a variety of grounds improvement and maintenance services for residential, commercial, governmental and industrial clients. Many...
"Groundbreakers: Great American Gardens & The Women Who Designed Them" exhibit, Photo: The New York Botanical Garden

The Roots of the American Garden

Between 1900 and 1930, a sophisticated and thriving garden culture evolved in the U.S. Landscape architects completed significant public and private commissions, and magazines...

Snapshots from New England Grows

Landscape, nursery and tree care pros flock to Boston despite wicked fierce weather Click image to enlarge. The New England Grows trade show floor at...

New England Grows! 2014 Preview

Boston Mass., February 5-7 Since its inception in 1993, New England Grows has become the most well-attended green industry event in the Northeast. It...

Trending: Contest Winners & More!

Winning Designs Congratulations to the All-American Selections Landscape Design Contest winners! The contest, in its second year, requires each contest participant to create and execute a...
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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