From The Editor: My Backyard Bulletin
The good blooms, the bad pests, and the pretty pots! It's a Spring day in my backyard full of color, aphids, spotted lanternfly nymphs, and potted plant combos.
Spring Has Sprung! Recent Green Industry News
Spring has sprung! The beginning of the 2023 season has seen some exciting moves within the Green Industry.
Think You Can Build An Award Winning Bug Hotel?
Attract pollinators with a bug hotel and use the resources to learn your ecological region and the best plants to include in landscapes
LandCare’s Employee Relief Fund Marks 100th Grant
Here's a great idea to implement: LandCare, a nationwide commercial landscaping company, created a Tangerine Employee Relief Fund (TERF), which helps ensure employees are...
It’s The Earliest Spring In 40 Years In Some U.S. Regions
Some regions of the U.S. are experiencing an early Spring by as much as three weeks. Will it affect landscape pest control timing?
Greenzie Autonomous Mowing Software Launches Update Today
Greenzie autonomous mowing software is launching its 2.0 version today, March 6. This latest software update, sent over-the-air, will automatically install for all subscribers....
These Landscapers Are Hooked On Hooklift Trucks
Landscapers are always on the hunt for that game-changing piece of equipment that earns its worth every day and lasts for years. Don Ventling,...
Successful Sod Installation
Expert strategies and insights for the landscape professional. Sod installation projects are nothing new for lawn pros. Nevertheless, they can make or break a landscape—and...
2022 Trends, 2023 Expectations For Landscapers From GoMaterials
GoMaterials, a wholesale plant and tree source for landscapers, recently offered its summary of how last year's lawn care industry trends impacted landscaping businesses...
Jeremy Renner Snowplow Accident: What Happened & Safety Reminders
By now, many of us have heard about the horrible snowplow accident actor Jeremy Renner suffered on January 1 while operating a 14,333-pound PistenBully,...
Progress On Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication In Ohio
This past November, the USDA Plant Protection & Quarantine (PPQ) Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Eradication Program in Ohio celebrated another victory—the ALB quarantine is...
Can Plants Help With COVID-19 Treatment?
Here's news for all you plant enthusiasts: Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that plants could...
Registration Open For GreenKeeper Turfgrass Education Courses
Deadline to register for Introductory Certificate is December 31.
GreenKeeper University is an online educational program that offers courses in the field of turfgrass science,...
Honoring Veterans: Bartlett’s 2022 Saluting Branches Day of Service
More than 80 arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts offices across the U.S. donated a day of tree work this past September to honor America’s...
Example of New Hire SOP
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The War On Pests : From Spotted Lanternfly To… Pythons!
Landscape professionals have been at war with pests since the dawn of time. From the emerald ash borer hiding its eggs within healthy trees...
Bobcat Completes Manufacturing Facility Expansion in NC
Bobcat Company recently completed its Statesville manufacturing facility expansion with a ceremonial ribbon cutting attended by company leaders, employees and community members. The $70...
Kress Outdoor Power Equipment: Coming Soon To U.S. Yards
Kress, a European producer of professional-grade outdoor power equipment (OPE) for lawn care and landscape professionals, is coming to North America. Acquired by Positec...
Drought, Lawn Removal, & Landscape Watering Survey Released
Nearly 20% of U.S. homeowners with water restrictions have removed lawns, according to a just-released survey from Rachio, a manufacturer of smart irrigation controllers....
Lightning Bugs Vs. Fireflies, Loopy 5s, & Other Facts On Glowing Beetles
While July 4th fireworks already seem a distant memory, the summer sky will still be lit thanks to fireflies, or lightning bugs. Here’s some...