Tag: Landscaping
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...
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 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....
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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.