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Business

Rain Bird marks Smart Irrigation Month with church project

Rain Bird and volunteers provided a comprehensive makeover, including irrigation system, to a church in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Click to read more.

July 14, 2016

Business

Florida counties limit fertilizer use to protect water quality

Total Landscape Care takes a look at the fertilizer limit in Brevard County in Florida. Click here to read the story.

June 1, 2016

Business

Despite El Nino rains, Palo Alto tightens water restrictions

California’s drought is far from over despite El Nino rain, & Palo Alto’s city council has introduced a new landscaping ordinance affecting water usage.

January 20, 2016

Design-Build

On day of giving thanks, trees should make the list

This Thanksgiving, when counting life’s blessings and listing those things to be grateful for, don’t forget to add trees to the list. It’s easy to forget these silent beauties and the impact they have on our lives. The best way to show gratitude to trees is to give them proper care. Here, from Davey Tree […]

November 26, 2015

Design-Build

Design/build: Build a rain garden

Rain gardens may look like any other garden, but they have a secret: They’re incredible problem-solvers. Find out more here at Total Landscape Care!

May 5, 2015

Business

Working with water restrictions

What you need to know, no matter where you live As drought conditions worsen and population centers grow, ordinances limiting water use are increasingly common. “Water restrictions are the new normal,” says Warren Gorowitz, vice president of sustainability with Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply in Phoenix. “Our industry has an opportunity to be part of […]

April 20, 2015

Business

Porous Pave saves 6 million pounds of rubber tires from entering landfills

Through December 2014, all of the Porous Pave manufactured and installed totaled approximately 6 million pounds of rubber recycled from 200,000 tires. Porous Pave is a porous and flexible surfacing material made of recycled rubber, aggregate and a binder. The shredding and processing of discarded tires produces the ¼-inch size rubber chips incorporated into Porous […]

February 9, 2015

Business

Hunter Industries releases rotator designed to conserve water, prevent runoff

Hunter Industries has released the MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The MP800SR360 features rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings from 6 feet to 12 feet, and the precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius setting […]

January 8, 2015

Business

$2.5 Million Athletic Field Renovation Focuses On Proper Drainage Systems

Student athletes at the State University of New York Westchester Community College have a new reason to get excited for the 2014 season. The 24,000-student body will be getting a $2.5 million renovation to its athletic fields, buildings, and pedestrian walkways and roadways.

September 3, 2013

Business

How Much Are Trees Really Worth?

It’s no secret that trees provide a wealth of resources to the environment. But did you know there is a program that can actually calculate the amount of that wealth down to the last dollar?

August 16, 2013

Business

Tips to Help Clients Go Green to Save Green

The Treeline Design Group has shared an infographic to help professionals and homeowners save money when it comes to landscaping. Follow these tips and learn how to keep a few extra dollars.

July 11, 2013

Business

Educate Clients on How to Keep Lawns Healthy

Helping a client understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lawn can potentially make your job easier. Here are few helpful hints from The Telegraph Herald to encourage your clients to maintain a healthy lawn and potentially make a worthwhile investment.

May 28, 2013