Landscaping In The Heat? Acclimatization & Cooler PPE Tips

Though it's the end of August, but heat and temperatures may climb high in some areas for at least a few more weeks. According...
Sola

New Sola™ St. Augustinegrass Announced

  North Carolina State University’s Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics program, under the direction of Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, has released Sola™ St. Augustinegrass. The grass, which...
traps

How To Trap Spotted Lanternfly, Not Other Wildlife

One of the methods to help control the spotted lanternfly (SLF) invasion is having unintended negative consequences. According to officials fromNJ-based  The Raptor Trust,...
Moon Valley

Sustainable Initiatives Undertaken By Largest Box Tree Grower In U.S.

The largest box tree grower in the U.S., with over 40 retail locations across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas, has undertaken major sustainability initiatives...
Estimates Tool

SiteOne Landscape Supply Launches Free Online Estimates Tool

Landscape contractors have a new time and money saving resource with the new Estimates Tool from SiteOne® Landscape Supply, the company’s latest business management...
Jobber Grants

6 Landscape & Tree Care Pros Awarded Jobber Grants

Funds Ranged from $2,500 to $15,000. Six landscape and tree care businesses were among the deserving recipients of funds in this year's Jobber Grants Program. Jobber,...
GoMaterials 2022

What Landscape Plants Are In Short Supply? Report Released

Landscape material procurement marketplace GoMaterials released a report today detailing the severity of 2022 plant shortages. According to the report, "The sizes impacted by...
Hunter Controller Recycling

Hunter Expands Irrigation Controller Recycling Program

The production of e-waste is skyrocketing. According to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, nearly 54 million tons of e-waste were discarded...

Two Leading H-2B Consulting Firms Merge

másLabor, a leading provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs, has announced a merger with AgWorks...

August Purchases Of Dovetail Workwear Support Pathways for Single Moms

  Dovetail Workwear is a super-cool, super comfortable, super functional line of women's workwear perfect for female landscapers. (I should know. I own a pair...
podcast

Podcasts: A Great Tool For Landscaping Professionals

Introducing the Turf Podcast! The inaugural episode entitled, "How to Get Commercial Contracts by Mike Andes" is available now on the Podbean, Spotify, Amazon...
mowbnb

Landscape Work For A Free Vacation? Yes, Please!

  Would you do yard work on vacation if it meant you could stay in a luxury rental for free? Lawn care brand Toro is...
WorkWave Registration

WorkWave Opens Registration For Beyond Service User Conference

WorkWave® has opened registration for its 2023 Beyond Service User Conference, set for January 8-11, 2023, in Orlando, FL. The conference will once again...
Eastern equine encephalitis

New Mosquito Control To Start Further U.S. Field Trials

As Summer mosquitoes make their annoying presence known, scientists at Valent BioSciences LLC are working on a new pesticide to battle the disease carriers. ...
cooling

Worker Heat Safety: Creating An Outdoor Cooling Station

On National Hydration Day (June 23) last month, Turf posted tips from Magid on the importance of hydration in beating heat related illnesses. But...
Fuel Safety

You Can’t Change Prices, But You Can Practice Fuel Safety

July Is Fuel Safety Month Gas prices are continuing to rise, but turf professionals still have a job to do, building and maintaining America’s yards,...
insect

‘Biblical’ Cricket & Grasshopper Swarms Spur Oregon Program

Some private landowners can now be reimbursed for pesticide costs. ARLINGTON, Ore. (AP) — Driving down a windy canyon road in northern Oregon rangeland, Jordan...
VETS1

Registration Open For SiteOne Virtual 5K For Veterans

Registration is open from now until September 5, 2022 for SiteOne Landscape Supply's VETS1 Virtual 5K fundraiser. All proceeds of the race benefit Feherty’s Troops...
ash

Green Industry Team Answers Call To Treat 150 Ash Trees In Des Moines

SiteOne, Arborjet, and others joined forces in Iowa to treat trees against the devastation of emerald ash borer. The city of Des Moines, IA recently...

National Hydration Day: The Most Effective Outdoor Work Drink Options

Today is National Hydration Day, a reminder that staying hydrated is especially important for laborers who work in hot conditions far away from air...
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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Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

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Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

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Compact Cleanup Solutions

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