Tag: lawns
Turfgrass Production Slowly Rebounding in 2015
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Sod supply in Mississippi is slowly rebounding after a major shortage last year. Jay McCurdy, turfgrass specialist with the Mississippi State...
5 tips for seeding lawns in September from MSU Extention
Reduced weed competition from summer annuals such as crabgrass, cooler temperatures and shorter day length that results in less time for soil drying all...
Aloft Insecticide Now Available As Part of Nufarm Portfolio
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — As the exclusive distributor of Valent U.S.A. Corporation products in the U.S., Nufarm Americas announces that effective Sept. 3, 2015, Aloft...
John Deere Landscapes Acquires Tieco Inc.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — John Deere Landscapes, LLC has acquired Tieco Inc. Tieco has six locations serving customers in Alabama and Florida with irrigation, pump...
The Old Silver Maple Had Its Faults, But We’ll Miss It
Several weeks ago a local contractor cranked up an ancient, smoke-belching grinder and chewed up the huge stump of a silver maple in front...
UNL Extension: Fall is Best for Control of Tough Weeds
Weeds are usually the most visible turfgrass pest and can be a major problem for homeowners. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of thin areas...
7th Annual Turf Education Day at Chicago Botanic Garden
Friday, September 11, 2015 Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
8 a.m. to 3 p.m
. A comprehensive day of education on lawn care, products &...
Lawns a Soul-Crushing Timesuck?
"Lawns are a soul-crushing timesuck and most of us would be better off without them." How’s that for a headline? This particular one and accompanying...
WinField Announces 2015 WinField Academy
WinField announces its 2015 WinField Academy schedule, bringing interactive development courses to professionals in 14 different markets. Events are tailored to the following industries:...
Jones County Junior College Horticulture Program Helps LCOs/Landscapers Earn Required Mississippi State License
ELLISVILLE, Miss. — Some people naturally have a “green” thumb and have made some “green” by turning their talent into a business with the...
2015 “Super Turf Saturday” Offers Lawn Care Advice
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Lawn enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2015 “Super Turf Saturday” this Saturday, Aug. 15, at the James City County...
Performance Nutrition Launches New Website
HAZLET, N.J. – Performance Nutrition has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.pnfertilizers.com. The redesigned site provides users with resources and information...
Soils Strengthen Sports
Soil does more than just provide support for turf and plants. It also plays an active role in sports and recreation.
We Can Conserve Water Without Ungrassing?
Let’s get sensible about lawns in regions in the U.S. that are arid or periodically suffer severe droughts. Whenever water gets scare, lawns take...
GGIA Members Beautify UGA’s Hoke Building Landscape
ATHENS, Ga. – It’s been 80 years since the front landscape of the Hoke Smith Building at the University of Georgia—once home to the...
UGA Names The Turfgrass Group as Licensing Agent for TifTuf
TIFTON, Ga. — The University of Georgia has named The Turfgrass Group the licensing and marketing agent for TifTuf certified bermudagrass. TifTuf (experimental name...
University of Georgia Establishes Turfgrass Breeding Endowment
TIFTON, Ga. — Lawns, golf courses, football fields and athletic grounds around the world use University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences...
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...
Massachusetts Lawn Doctor Locations Promote Mosquito Control Service
HANOVER, Mass. – New England mosquitoes barely flinch at tiki torches, bug zappers and aerosol sprays, so Lawn Doctor of Boston, the South Shore...
Engage Agro USA Celebrates Five Years in the Green Industry
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Engage Agro USA is pleased to announce the celebration of five years of service to the agriculture, turf and ornamental industries...