Tag: Landscaping

Mall

NALP Honored By National Mall For Turf Rehab & Tree Care

On December 4, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) was presented with the Partner of the Year Award by the National Mall and...
Leaf mulching

Fall Leaf Mulching

For those in landscaping, fall is one of the hardest working seasons of the year with shorter daylight hours, large projects wrapping up, and...

Think Twice Before Planting Pampas Grass, Or Miscanthus, In Certain Areas

Just this past April, Turf reported on the South Slough National Estuarine and Research Reserve in Oregon asking coastal residents to survey their properties...
Scheduling

Scheduling And Route Optimization: The Path To Profitability

Increasing productivity increases profits, and scheduling and route optimization are two key areas where landscaping companies can see significant productivity gains with small investments....
industry growth

Landscaping, Lawn Care Services Saw Record Growth In 2020

Landscaping, lawn care, and other outdoor services — the Green segment — were the only home services that saw year-over-year growth in median revenue...
Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment That Maxes User-Friendliness

If an industry-wide landscaping labor shortage wasn’t enough of a problem, add the cost and difficulty of recruiting seasonal employees. These are primary reasons...
essential

Landscaping Now “Essential” In Revised National Guidelines

  In what the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) deemed a “huge win for our industry,” it announced “landscapers” have now been added to...
ornamentals

Ornamentals Feature: Spring Planting

For most landscapers without big plowing operations, Spring signals the start of the busy season. While there’s much to do in terms of mowing...
pole saw

DEWALT Announces the New 20V MAX Pole Saw

Part of its growing 200+ 20V MAX* System, DEWALT announces the new 20V MAX* Pole Saw (DCPS620) designed for yard care and landscaping. With...
string trimmer

Greenworks Makes Additions to 82V String Trimmer Line-up

Greenworks Commercial, leaders in battery-powered outdoor equipment for landscaping, turf management, sports facility and municipality maintenance professionals, has introduced 3 new additions to its...
track loader

ASV Introduces New-Posi Track Loader: the VT-70 High Output

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, announces the new mid-frame, vertical lift VT-70 High...
jump starting

Crankenstein Jump Starting Pack

Crankenstein® from Weego® is a Jump Starting 12V/24V Power Pack— a powerful combination 12- and 24-volt portable jump starting solution. This compact, reliable, safe,...
Professional Ground Management Society

PGMS President Plants Ideas And Grows Leaders

By Amy Byrnes Much like the Johnny Appleseed of lore, Jeff McManus – who will serve as president this year of the Professional Grounds Management...
Historic Gardens

America’s Top 25 Magnificent Historic Gardens Named

Historic Hotels of America are home to some of the nation's most magnificent and beautiful storybook gardens. With this in mind, the organization has...
securing customers

Fly-By-Night Guys Aren’t Taking Your Business

By Jake Hundley From the Spring 2019 Issue Does this sound familiar? “Hey John, we won’t be continuing lawn services with you. We’ve found someone that...
turf care

Turfco’s Century of Turf Care

Being in the same industry for 100 years is an achievement few family businesses can claim. From their grandfather who started National Mower Company...
curved shaft edger

STIHL FC 91 Curved Shaft Edger

The FC 91 from STIHL® is a curved shaft edger that helps add a professionally landscaped look to sidewalks, walkways, and driveways. With its...
aerator

Next Gen 25-inch PLUGR Aerator Provides Unprecedented Productivity

Ideal for commercial applications, the Next Gen 25-inch PLUGR® aerator from Billy Goat Industries offers up to 42,550 square feet of aeration per hour...
Planterra Conservatory

Planterra Expansion Includes Outdoor Garden, Building Addition

Construction plans have been approved in West Bloomfield, MI for an anticipated expansion at Planterra Conservatory. The project expands the botanical garden venue with...

Facility Retrofit: Campus Groundskeeping

A long-term effort toward sustainable practices at the University of California, Davis delivers results.
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.

Featured Videos

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Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
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.