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Be mindful of invasive species, how to prevent the spread

April is Invasive Plant, Pest and Disease Awareness Month and it is important to educate your clients on how to prevent the spread of invasive species.

April 13, 2017

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Vegetation management complements full-service landscaping

Rentokil Steritech manages undesirable vegetation and often partners with landscaping companies. Read more here.

December 2, 2016

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Forestry mulching produces year-round revenue

When Andrew Jenkins, owner of Visual Edge, bought a tractor with a loader, it was just because he only had one skid steer and needed to be able to move debris. What he didn’t expect to discover was the world of forestry mulching and the business it would bring him. Visual Edge is a commercial […]

September 15, 2015

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Workshop offers chemical-free ways to control invasives

The ELA is holding a workshop to offer chemical free removal options for invasive plants for landscapers. Click here to read more about the workshop.

July 14, 2015

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Big landscapes: Oregon parks work toward restoration

In an effort to restore the Western Oregon landscape to what it looked like in the mid-1800s, the Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department is removing plant species such as conifers that have invaded and taken over what was once an expansive meadow of native grasses and spreading oak trees, known today as oak […]

July 7, 2015

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Invasive plants support mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus

From merely annoying to downright destructive, non-native, invasive plant species can wreak havoc on a landscape. As they colonize habitats, invasive species exclude native plants and animals, thereby decreasing native biodiversity. A new study from the University of Illinois has found yet another reason to stop the advance of invasive plants while encouraging the growth […]

July 7, 2015

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With few exceptions, keep invasive species out of landscape

Growing up in Northern Illinois, I watched my Dad walk into the woods on our property several times a year to spray the garlic mustard. Originally from Europe, this invasive species was once used for medicinal purposes. For my Dad, however, garlic mustard was nothing but a headache. With no natural enemies, it grows rapidly, […]

June 16, 2015

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Volunteers work to rid Illinois forests of invasive species

Thousands of volunteers have put in more than 44,000 hours doing things like pulling garlic mustard to give natural plants a chance to thrive in areas where non-native species have taken hold. The forest restoration projects are spearheaded by the Lake County Forest Preserves organization in Libertyville, Illinois. A group of workers recently met at […]

May 21, 2015