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 & 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
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.
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 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...
The Landscape As Ecosystem
How to foster Nature’s inherent beauty— from small yards to large meadows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...