Australian Bush Fires: A Tragic Reminder To Use Landscape Equipment Safely
It’s very difficult to watch news on the Australian bush fires and see the tragic toll it’s taking on lives, homes, animals, and the...
Construction Rental Equipment Gains Ground
Do you expect to rent equipment this year? Among professional construction contractors who rented equipment in 2019, a majority expect to increase reliance on...
Living Shorelines: New Opportunities For Landscapers
An interesting sea change is taking place regarding shorelines and it could be a growth area for ecologically-minded landscapers. Last week, the House passed...
Commercial Turf Equipment Report Looks At 2018-2024
A recent research report focused on the commercial turf equipment market found that this space is expected to grow at a CAGR of over...
PGMS® Scholarship Submissions Now Open
This week marked the opening of submissions for the Professional Grounds Management Society Scholarship. Each year, the PGMS scholarship committee awards monetary scholarships to...
Lawns To Legumes Program Will Pay MN Residents For Pollinator Plantings
Though it was rainy and cold last Thursday in Roseville, MN, inside the Roseville Skate Center, attendees of the “Lawns to Legumes Workshop” were...
Send In The Bugs! Brazilian Thrips Released To Fight Invasive Peppertree
Scientists from the University of Florida are betting on a tiny (.08 to .12 inches) winged insect to help protect the Florida Everglades. Why?...
Protecting Diesel Exhaust Fluid From Extreme Cold
For landscapers and others involved in outdoor work and snow removal, there is always plenty of annual winter preparation. But one thing that may...
Arborjet Donates Leaf Blight Treatment Of 250-Year-Old Tree
Arborjet, a tree and plant health company, will be donating treatment to help the oldest tree in Buffalo, NY battle Anthracnose, commonly known...
PERC Giveaway At GIE+EXPO Benefits GreenCare For Troops
Landscapers who visit the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) Booth #7094 at GIE+EXPO and enter to win the council's equipment trailer giveaway will...
Genuine Wright Hydro Oil Now Available At Dealers
Genuine Wright hydro oil is now available at dealer locations. According to Wright engineers, all hydrostatic oil is not the same. That’s why they...
Fuel Delivery Leads To Less Downtime
It may sound simple, but fuel delivery can greatly impact the way a landscape business operates. Consider the case of Serpico Landscaping, based...
Air2G2 Stays In Play With Quick Response To Seal Failure
By Michael Zakrzewski Turf managers know having the best equipment for any job is essential. And when that equipment malfunctions or reveals a design flaw...
Arborjet Awards “Taking Root” College Scholarship Program
Arborjet, a tree and plant health care company, is pleased to announce that it has awarded the 2019 Taking Root Scholarship to this year’s...
Lawnbot Sales Tool For Landscapers Gains Funding
Lawnbot.biz, a company that provides intuitive chatbot sales and payment platforms to lawn care companies, has won $20,000 of funding from local start-up incubator...
Massachusetts Woman Dies Of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
In late August, a Massachusetts woman died of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Three other human cases have been reported in the state this year,...
Emerald Ash Borer Still Spreading
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) , a destructive beetle that threatens ash trees, is still spreading. EAB was recently confirmed in Broomfield, CO, according to...
Workers’ Compensation Costs Rising?
By Christopher Dik Owners of landscaping companies often face challenges finding new employees and keeping existing ones. But what happens when an employee gets hurt...
Top 50 Cities For Mosquitoes
Yes, it's World Mosquito Day! And no one is celebrating. Instead, the day marks an international effort to raise awareness of the insect’s status...
Propane Autogas For Reduced Vehicle Fuel Costs
In the past decade, use of propane-powered mowers as an alternative to gasoline and diesel mowers has grown. Once used by a relatively small...
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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