Tag: pollinators

BEE The Change For Pollinators & Get Funding Too!

Since 2019, Minnesota's Lawns to Legumes grant program has helped fund more than 5,000 residential projects to support pollinators.
Pesticides and Pollinators

Pesticides & Pollinators

Pollinators are a vital resource that can potentially be impacted by application of pesticides. Expert tips on how to find a balance.
Turf February 2024 Issue

Turf February 2024 Issue

Featuring the winner of the inaugural Turf Lawn Striping Contest, the February 2024 issue helps Green Industry professionals earn their stripes.

Husqvarna Introduces “Rewilding” Program Mode

Through an innnovative new rewilding mode on their automowers, Husqvarna is helping Green Industry pros set aside more wild land for bees and butterflies.
No Mow May

The Science Against No Mow May

When it comes to No Mow May, other lawn practices may be more beneficial to pollinators, including a potential "sweet spot" for mowing frequency.
companion plants

Companion Plantings For Better Vegetables From DripWorks

Did you know that certain plants can grow better together? Recently, companion planting has made a resurgence from those trying to stay away from...
Landscape As Ecosystem

The Landscape As Ecosystem

How to foster Nature’s inherent beauty— from small yards to large meadows.
bug hotel

Think You Can Build An Award Winning Bug Hotel?

Attract pollinators with a bug hotel and use the resources to learn your ecological region and the best plants to include in landscapes

13 Facts About Bats For Halloween!

  They’ve been called creepy, scary and spooky, but bats are an important species that impact our daily lives. From pollinating our favorite fruits to...
Hearts of STIHL Winners

2022 Hearts of STIHL Winners Announced

STIHL Inc. recently announced the winners of its 2022 Hearts of STIHL program, an initiative to care for the environment through the preservation of...
Drought BWSR

Minnesota “Lawns To Legumes” Accepting Applications

Minnesota landscapers, heads up! Here's something to make your clients aware of: The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is once again...
dog in yard

The Dog Days Of Summer: 4 Tips For Creating A Pooch Paradise

During the Covid-19 pandemic, 23 million households in America – and 3.7 million in Canada – welcomed a new pet into their pack, according...
pollinator garden

GROWMARK Contest For Public Space Pollinator Garden

Honey bees and other pollinators play an important role in the agricultural ecosystem. As the green industry has seen, these same pollinators are under...
infrastructure

The Infrastructure Act & New Landscape Opportunities

  The House of Representatives recently passed the bi-partisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes significant investments in the nation’s transportation, water,...
rusty

Helping The Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a plan to recover the endangered rusty patched bumble bee to prevent extinction and ensure its long-term...

Turfgrass Being Rethought As Pollinator Food Source

Turfgrass sometimes get a "bad rap" for not providing bees and other insect pollinators a helping hand on the food front. But studies from...
grubs

Controlling Grubs: Fall Options & Spring Plans

  Does your customer’s lawn have a problem with grubs? In the fall, only curative products can be used to control grub populations effectively. The...
pollinator garden

My Landscape: Pollinator Garden Means Business

In Bethesda, MD, Lincoln Property Company expanded its habitat efforts for bees and other pollinators at one of its suburban office parks. Lincoln chose the...
pollinator

It’s National Pollinator Week! What Are You Planting?

  It's National Pollinator Week, the 13th consecutive year of bringing greater awareness to the critically important issue of pollinator conservation. Pollinator Partnership (P2) founded...
bees

World Bee Day: BeSure! Campaign To Help Bees

Today is World Bee Day! Running through July, the second annual “BeSure!” campaign is promoting best management practices when using neonicotinoid products to protect...
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

[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
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.