Rise to the Challenge

Sod business becomes increasingly competitive in Tennessee John Spahr discusses cost containment practices in the sod business.PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRASSROOTS SOD...

Battling Drought

Rainwater collection saves landscapes Photos Courtesy of Rain or Shine Outdoors. Jeff Pico, a landscaper in McDonough,...

The “WOW” Factor

Windswept Gardens takes creative landscapes to the next level Photos courtesy of Windswept Gardens. Bob Bangs, owner of ...

Empire State Green Industry Show

Rochester, N.Y., January 7-9, 2009 The Empire State Green Industry Show will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on January 7-9, 2009,...

Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Association Conference and Trade Show

December 9-11, Denver, Colo. Highlights Exciting Keynote Craig Karges is this year’s...

Preventing Worker Fatalities

NIOSH releases new fact sheet to help reduce accidents In Puerto Rico, a landscape worker was riding in the cargo compartment of a pickup...

Weathering the Storm

Protect clients’ trees from ice damage Ice storms happen every year in the U.S., most severe in the Midwest and East Coast states. Annual...

GIE+EXPO Show Information

Louisville, Ky., October 23-25 What sets GIE+EXPO apart from all other shows for your industry? The 20-acre outdoor demonstration area! It is adjacent to...

Worldwide Resource for Turfgrass Information

A turf library at your fingertips Photos Courtesy of the Michigan State University Turfgrass Information Center.The Turfgrass Information Center at the Michigan State University...

Increased Use of Recycled Water Brings New Concerns

The impact of high-salinity water on trees, shrubs and plants While deicing salts used across the Midwest to clear roadways and driveways have long...

Model of Maintenance Efficiency

A big company that targets a small segment of the market Photos courtesy of DLC Resources. It’s important to ...

Brooklyn’s Backyard

Oasis in an urban environment Photo by Peter Bellamy. ...

FNATS: The Landscape Show

September 25-27, Orlando, Fla. Special Features Meet - Learn - Discover ...
Poison Ivy

Poisonous Plants

You’re a landscape maintenance worker who often works in wooded areas or among weeds or tall brush. You generally wear a long-sleeved shirt, long...

Environmental Steward and Role Model

Environmental Steward and Role Model “Sustainable” and “environmentally friendly” are more than buzzwords for ...

Courtesy is Key

Maintaining downtown park space in Savannah In Savannah, Ga., towering live oaks create a cooling canopy...

Park Pride

Building awareness about greenspace There’s a grassroots group in Atlanta, Ga., that has done more for...

Then and Now

Special 20th Anniversary Section This month, Turf is celebrating our 20th Anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, we’ve asked some...

Cemetery Blossoms Under Audubon

The first of its kind to achieve sanctuary certification Andrea Vittum is elated about how Audubon...

Through the Roof

Penn State’s Center for Green Roof Research Statistics show that green roof installations are skyrocketing. In fact, some figures show that the number of...
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

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