Tag: drought
Lawn Painting Offers Income Opportunity Amidst Drought
MODESTO, Calif. — The grass is always greener—at least until there’s a severe drought that prompts water restrictions and causes landscaping to turn...
Scotts Miracle-Gro Expects Better-Than-Predicted Growth for 2015
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), announced strong sales and adjusted earnings growth for its fiscal third quarter. The company also reiterated...
California Updates Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Water Commission recently approved an updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance that establishes increases in water efficiency standards for...
University of Utah Implements Water-Reducing Landscaping Changes
In an effort to conserve water, the University of Utah is implementing landscaping changes across its campus. Devoting the summer to make the campus "water-wise,"...
California Adopts Strict Rules to Reduce Lawns Amid Drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The era of lush, green lawns adorning new California homes moved a dramatic step closer to ending Wednesday, July 15. Drought-tolerant plants...
California Governor Signs Bill Banning Fines for Brown Lawns
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Property owners who let their lawns go dry to save water can thank Gov. Jerry Brown for signing a bill...
Rain Bird Expands “25 Ways” Water Conservation Website for Smart Irrigation Month
AZUSA, Calif. – Today, in honor of Smart Irrigation Month, Rain Bird has expanded its 25 Ways to Save 25 program with additional water-saving...
California Tells Homeowners “Kiss Your Grass Goodbye”
The big news in the landscape industry so far in 2015 is California’s historic drought, now in its fourth year. The drought is changing...
Effective Irrigation Scheduling
Education makes all the difference when teaching clients how to properly schedule their irrigation systems.
Hunter Industries Acquires Alex-Tronix Landscape Irrigation Products
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Hunter Industries announces their acquisition of all the landscape irrigation products, patents and trademarks from Alex-Tronix Controls of Fresno, California....
Pools-Versus-Lawns Narrative Way Off Base
Want to conserve water on your California landscape? Take out your lawn and replace it with a swimming pool. The California Pool & Spa...
California Synthetic Turf Bill Shot Down
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would place a temporary ban on the installation of athletic turf and playground surfacing containing recycled scrap tires...
What Happens In California Doesn’t Stay in California
Hey wake up America. We can’t afford to ignore California anymore, not that we ever could. To twist a phrase often seen on T-shirts...
California Registers Scotts Surfactant For Homeowner Use
SACRAMENTO, Calif — The California Department of Food and Agriculture approved the registration for Scotts EveryDrop, a watering agent to be marketed and sold...
Ugliest Yard Contestants Need Your Help — Pronto
Do you want to see ugly as in dog-butt ugly? I’m referring to the winners and contestants of the recent “Ugliest Yard Contest” sponsored...
5 Tips To Keep Lawns Alive During A Drought
There's a lot of pressure on people to give up their lawns for the drought, but you don't have to scrap it completely to...
It’s All About The Water
Different turf management programs have different approaches to water use. During most years in New England, less rainfall in the summer coupled with heat...
ICC Resources In Place To Support Critical Water Issues In The West
The International Code Council and its Family of Companies have several resources available to assist jurisdictions, manufacturers and the public with critical water issues...
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Leads to More Hires in California
MODESTO, Calif. - Selling drought-resistant plants and shrubs makes for a drought-resistant business, as some area nurseries can attest. Current water restrictions imposed by the...
California-Based Landscaper Ripping Lawns Out for Free
A Modesto-based landscaper is continuing to provide what he sees an essential service in drought-ridden California. What used to be a Manteca homeowner’s putting green...
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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