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.
October Industry News

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.
bug hotel

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

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

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....
hookllift

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,...
sod installation

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...
spring tree services

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...
Snowplow Accident

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,...
Ohio ALB

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...
GreenKeeper

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,...
Bartlett Branches

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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War on Pests

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 Statesville

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

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...
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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....
fireflies

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...
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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Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

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Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

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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.