CA Lessons: Landscaping To Reduce Wildfire Risk
While wildfires happen every season in California, this year's toll is particularly devastating. According to a briefing Monday by CA Governor Gavin Newsom, this...
NALP Report: How Are Landscapers Faring In 2020?
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) conducted a survey last month of 170 landscape contractor companies to see how their businesses were faring...
Lawn Care Worker Shot In Homeowner Argument
An argument over payment for lawn care service escalated into a felony charge of aggravated assault when a 75-year-old homeowner shot a landscaper in...
Is Your State Supporting Small Business? A Guide To Loans
Confused as to what state and regional COVID loans might be available to you? Then check out a list of over 400 loans compiled...
Major Turf Pest Spreads To Minnesota
The European chafer beetle (Amphimallon majale), an insect that can cause major damage to turfgrass, has been found for the first time in Minnesota...
Five Great Shade Trees To Beat The Heat From Casey Trees
On July 13, Washington, D.C. hit its 17th consecutive day above 90 degrees. The following week was no better with a heat advisory in...
Invasive Jumping Worms. Yeah, They’re A Thing & Now’s The Time To Diagnose Or...
It's summer's peak and besides blazingly hot days, dry landscapes, and disease-carrying mosquitoes, there's another troublesome issue to look out for: invasive Asian jumping...
MANTS® Show In January 2021 Canceled As In-Person Event
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS®) has announced that the 2021 show, initially scheduled for January 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will not...
Public Harassment On The Job? Employer Responsibilities & Liabilities
A crew member of Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. working in Rancho Mirage, CA made international news last month simply trying to do his job. Why?...
Isaias Clean-Up: Tree Evaluation After A Major Storm
As Hurricane Isaias wreaks havoc on the Eastern Seaboard, landscapers know that once the dust settles, they'll be involved in clean-up activities on client...
Some Unsolicited Seeds From China Identified
When 22 states had reports of mysterious seeds arriving in the mail from China, it was easy to imagine a plant-based agro-terrorism was afoot....
Troubleshooting Centrifugal Irrigation Pump Issues
It's summer, which means irrigation systems are being put to work. But what if your client calls with a problem? Here's a few troubleshooting...
Munro Offers Extended Warranty With A Hunter System
Munro Companies, Inc., is offering an extended five-year warranty on their packaged pump stations when installed with a 100% Hunter irrigation system. The extended...
GIE+EXPO Receives Tree Donation From Cave Hill
A tree from the property of historic Cave Hill Cemetery and Arboretum in Louisville will be moved into the Kentucky Exposition Center’s Freedom Hall...
Husqvarna Connect App Now Available For Download
Husqvarna has announced the launch of its new Husqvarna Connect application. This new app connects users to their Husqvarna power equipment and provides immediate...
It’s National Pollinator Week! What Are You Planting?
It's National Pollinator Week, the 13th consecutive year of bringing greater awareness to the critically important issue of pollinator conservation. Pollinator Partnership (P2) founded...
RMLCS: Making A Difference, One Lawn At A Time
While several companies have generously reached out to provide free lawn care to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's one organization (besides GreenCare...
Two New Kits Expand the Pro-C From Hunter
Hunter Industries has introduced two new kits designed to expand the capabilities of the Pro-C irrigation controller. The kits allow users to expand station...
Toro and Plowz & Mowz Offer Free Lawn Care To Healthcare Professionals
The Toro Company and Plowz & Mowz, an on-demand landscaping quote app, are working together to offer free lawn care appointments for healthcare professionals...
12 Storm Prep Tips From OPEI
The preparations you make now, ahead of a storm, flood, or hurricane, can help you and your clients recover faster and stay safe during...
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
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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