Tag: Turf magazine

New National Seed Strategy To Ensure Native Plant Supply

Nearly $18 million will be provided to ensure ready sources of native seeds and advance a new National Seed Strategy Keystone Initiative.
Central Turf Business Director

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Appoints New Business Director

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Inc., a North American customer-focused wholesale distributor of green industry and landscape supplies, has announced the appointment of its...

Techo-Bloc Launches 2024 Hardscape Products & Trends

Techo-Bloc's 2024 theme of "Quiet Luxury" seen in new Caffè Crema color, Natural Stone Collection, and Silver Granite color.
Plant pests

USDA Invests $70 Million To Defend Against Plant Pests & Diseases

The USDA is investing $70 million to defend against plant pests and diseases including box tree moth and sudden oak death.
LawnStarter

LawnStarter Achieves First Profit; Expanding Areas & Services

LawnStarter and Lawn Love are expanding across the U.S. and offering more lawn care services, including fertilization. They're also adding more LawnStarter lawn care pros.
Vectorworks 2024

Vectorworks 2024 3 Blooms With Possibilities For Landscape Design

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the third update to its Vectorworks 2024 product line. In addition to performance improvements that elevate the overall quality of the software, the update also debuts a new integration with the online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster.
STIHL Eric Bjorling

STIHL Inc. Announces Eric Bjorling As New Vice President Of Marketing

Eric Bjorling has been named Vice President of Marketing of STIHL Inc., effective January 29, 2024. Bjorling will be responsible for leading the development of U.S. brand and retail marketing communications strategies including national advertising programs, public relations, merchandising, and national brand programs.
Ewing Raymon

Former President/CEO of Ewing, Raymon York, Passes Away

Raymon Alan “Ray” York, former President & CEO of Ewing Outdoor Supply and Landscape Products, passed away January 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 86.

Judith Guido Offers Online Workshop For Landscape Company Growth

The Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association (CGKA), in collaboration with Guido & Associates, is presenting a half-day online workshop, "Accelerate Company Growth with Purpose, Plan, People & Profits" on February 13.

Council Releases New Safety Guide For Propane Commercial Mowers

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has released a new safety guide for propane commercial mowers. Key topics include: fuel supply, types of cylinders, storing and changing cylinders, and training requirements.
Equip 2024

Sneak Peek At The 2024 Equip Exposition

The 2024 Equip Exposition, an award-winning trade show for the landscape, outdoor living, and outdoor power equipment industry, will be held October 15-18 in Louisville, KY.

Taking Root: A Landscape Love Story

Turf's editor recalls her first experience in the transformative power of plantings and the empowering nature of creating beauty.
Timberline

Timberline’s Holiday Lighting Service Pays In More Ways Than One

Timberline Landscaping's holiday lighting service not only earns revenue and keep employees working, it builds community relationships with a Christmas Lights Guide on their website.

Recent Acquisitions By Mariani, Ruppert, And Fecon

Mariani Premier Group acquires Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes; Ruppert Landscape acquires Tree Amigos Outdoor Services; and Fecon acquires Stumper Industries.

Poinsettias: Stunning New Varieties & 10 Fun Facts

Check out photos of stunning new varieties of poinsettia, learn about Joel Robert Poinsett, and discover where they grow wild!
Christmas

From Famous Christmas Tree To Habitat For Humanity Home

Each year since 2007, lumber milled from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been used to help a family build their Habitat home.
Gravely

AriensCo Wraps Up 8,500-Mile Mower Road Show

Nearly 600 dealers and their employees attended the AriensCo Road Show in 11 cities to learn business updates, new products, and review programs.
ITR Economics

Now Available! Quarterly Economic Forecast Reports For Lawn & Landscape Businesses

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has partnered with ITR Economics to provide NALP members with free quarterly Economic Forecast Reports for the lawn and landscape industry.
Turf December 2023 Issue

Turf December 2023 Issue

From landscape software and technology to dealing with animal damage, the Turf December 2023 issue provides Green Industry strategies for success.
Selling landscape business

Don’t Miss These 7 Strategies When Selling Your Landscape Business

Are you optimizing these seven strategies when selling your landscape business? There may be assets you've overlooked that can help seal the deal.
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.