Tag: lawns
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...
The NHLA Goes to Washington
MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), in honoring American veterans during the...
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...
UGA Breaks Ground on New Turfgrass Research and Education Facilities
GRIFFIN, Ga. - More than 200 people gathered on June 24 for a groundbreaking ceremony that brought new turfgrass research and education facilities on...
Controlling Brown Patch In Tall Fescue Lawns
Rain and temperatures are making it “party time” for the fungus that causes brown patch. “It’s like lowering the disco ball over your lawn,” said...
NHLA Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors
MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) has announced its new Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 term. The NHLA’s new leadership reflects...
Website Provides Updates about ALT 70 Fungicide
ATLANTA, Ga. – A website has been established as a central online location for the product manufacturer and distributor to share news and information...
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...
Stop Sale For Turf Fungicides
UMass TurfTalk reports that on June 5th United Turf Alliance (UTA) voluntarily stopped sale of Armor Tech ALT 70 fungicide due to reports of...
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...
Performance Nutrition Announces Photo Contest
HAZLET, N.J. — “We care what you put on your turf because we know who plays on it.” This is the message of the...
Super-Sod Invests in Sod Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. - In May 2015, Super-Sod, a division of Patten Seed Company, joined forces with their friends at Sod Atlanta by finalizing the...
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...
Weather’s Crucial Role in Turf Pest Outbreaks
Turfgrass managers are always asking me to forecast which insects will become major pests the next season. I usually quip, "It's too complicated." Or,...
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...
University Seeks Monetary Damages From Lawn Care Misapplication
FINDLAY, Ohio — More than 300,000 square feet of turfgrass on The University of Findlay campus in northwest Ohio died after a lawn care...
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...
European Chafer Grub Species Found In Indiana
ROME CITY, Ind. - A new species of white grub has infested and damaged turf in Gaff Park and the grassy turf on the...
Horgan Named TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Dr. Brian Horgan, department of horticultural services at the University of Minnesota, has been named the 2015 Turf & Ornamental Communicators...
Seeding Solutions
Over the years, turfgrass professionals have created seed mixes specifically blended to ensure disease and insect resistance, water use efficiency and traffic tolerance. This...
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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