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Business

Support rolls in for groundskeepers after dandelion controversy

After seeing and hearing about the backlash coming from the actions of the groundskeepers, organizations like the NCAP decided to show their support.

April 27, 2017

Business

OPEI harkens to California’s lessons for spring planting

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds everyone of the importance of making smart long-term landscaping choices.

March 17, 2017

Business

Design tips: Creating a matrix garden for year-round interest

Matrix planting needs to resemble the natural landscape of a natural ecosystem. Get more details on matrix planting and much more on Total Landscape Care!

March 16, 2017

Business

Design tips: How to get the untamed, naturalistic garden

Formal gardens have their place but for those who want a carefree look should check out how to create a naturalistic garden. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

February 20, 2017

Business

Spring pesticide applications draw near, don’t forget safety

Coming up on spring, consider these emerging issues when updating your safety program for pesticide spraying. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

January 30, 2017

Design-Build

First bumblebee species listed under Endangered Species Act

The rusty patched bumblebee population had diminished by 87 percent over the past two decades. Learn more on Total Landscape Care!

January 14, 2017

Design-Build

If your clients hate bugs, consider bats among your new best friends

When it comes to pollinators, everyone is all for saving bees and butterflies, but bats get all of the bad PR.

October 29, 2016

Business

Yard prone to flooding? There’s a landscape for that

For those living in flood-prone areas the periodic influx of water is unavoidable. Click for tips to help your landscape thrive in the wake of inclement weather.

October 10, 2016

Design-Build

Bees stay busy, of course, but these work harder than most

Utah State University graduate student Michael Orr encountered tiny, gray bees at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Park in Utah and the rest is history.

September 17, 2016

Business

Researchers to determine which landscape plants boost pollinators

Researchers focused on pollinator protection in ornamental horticulture have been awarded more than $2.8 million from the USDA. Click to read the full details.

August 16, 2016

Business

Pesticide controversy often stems from faulty application

In recent years, pesticides have been making quite a splash across the news and landscaping. Click to read more on where there may be a disconnect in the industry.

June 23, 2016

Business

Pollinator activists wrap up tour in truck filled with dead bees

The Keep the Hives Alive Tour, aimed at saving pollinators like bees, wrapped up at EPA headquarters this week. Click to read more on the cross country feat.

June 22, 2016