recycle

Replacing Old Irrigation Controllers? Recycle Them With Hunter Program

As part of its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, released June 22, Hunter Industries, a global manufacturer of irrigation and landscape lighting products,...
A Great Selling Lesson from a Friendly Grandmother

Thinking Of Selling? 5 Ways To Prep Your Landscape Business

Selling or transitioning ownership of your lawn care of landscaping business is a big decision, to put it lightly. Some owner-operators have a solid...
foodscaping

Foodscaping Planters For Edible Aesthetics

Are any of your clients "foodies," or simply just love and enjoy cooking? Then they might appreciate some unique and useful foodscaping planters on...
GreenCare for Troops

Going Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty For Military Families

Military families face many challenges when a loved one is deployed. Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops was founded to ease the burden on the...
political

Landscape Business Owner & Statesman Offers Six Steps For Political Involvement

Every industry has to deal with the ups and downs of government regulation and landscape professionals are no different. The legislation passed on Capitol...
EAB

The Tiny Champion Fighting Emerald Ash Borer

    The emerald ash borer (EAB) biological control staff of the USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program have reared four stingless wasp species that...
drought

Irrigation Restrictions Coming As West Battles Historic Drought

California and much of the western U.S. are entering a period of historic drought that experts say will stretch tight water supplies, increase wildfire...
hurricanes

Hurricane Season 2021: Predictions & Landscaping Tips

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season starts today, so what can we expect? NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic...
sod

New Sod Producer Site Offers Fescue, Bermudagrass, Zoysia Care Calendars

Who knows more about growing grass than a sod producer? Turf Connections, a sod producer of natural grass throughout North Carolina and South Carolina,...
conservation

Neighborhood Influences On Water Conservation

Did you know "peer pressure" can affect lawn watering habits and conservation? University of Florida researcher Laura Warner studies the social behaviors that lead...
Visa

Update From NALP: 22,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas Expected

A total of 22,000 supplemental H-2B visas are expected to be offered in the coming months. In late April, the Department of Homeland...
arbor day

Arbor Day 2021: Tracking Tree Benefits & Posting For Planting

I have an Autumn Flame red maple that I planted in my backyard probably about 15 years ago. I forget how much I paid...
Genie worksite training

Genie Offers Free Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Supervisor Training

Each year during the first week of May, OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down week raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to...
Money On Your Mind

Loan Expert Offers Four Tips For Starting A New Lawn Care Business

According to government data, Americans are starting new businesses at a greater rate than they have in over 10 years. And lawn care is...

Ten New ASLA Projects Represent Climate Resilient Landscape Design

  It's Earth Day! And for inspiration, here's 10 new projects that were recently added to the Smart Policies for a Changing Climate Online Exhibition...
Legislative

H-2B Frustrations? Wary Of Green Reforms? Let Your Voice Be Heard During NALP Legislative...

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) needs your help in advocating for landscape industry issues in their Legislative Days virtual event. To support...

Free, Targeted Alerts Aid Control Of Turf Weeds & Diseases

To help LCOs and landscapers better manage control of weeds and diseases common in their area, free resources with timely alerts on soil temperature,...
New England

Five New England Landscape Problems & Solutions

There’s a reason Mark Twain said, “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” The harsh and...
Lawn Care Month

National Lawn Care Month Promo Tools From NALP, No Fooling!

  Every April, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) observes National Lawn Care Month, and provides tools for the lawn care and landscape industry...
Kubota

Enter The Kubota Hometown Proud Grant For Your Community Project

Is there a public space project in your community that needs funding and equipment? In the spirit of Together We Do More, Kubota has...
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.

Featured Videos

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Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
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

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.