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Glyphosate controversy continues to grow across country
Bayer Monsanto's Roundup weed killer is at the heart of many glyphosate cancer studies in the US. Learn more about the controversy on Total Landscape Care.
April 2, 2019
Business
The benefits of joining the Synthetic Turf Council
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) celebrated its 15th anniversary in October and it got its start from the synthetic turf manufacturers.
December 26, 2018
Design-Build
Spring 2018: Synthetic turf industry update
Total Landscape Care speaks with the CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council to discuss the increase of residential customers switching from natural grass to synthetic turf nationwide. Read more on the pros and cons of making the change here.
March 27, 2018
Business
Cancer Prevention Month: What you know could save you
The one most commonly seen affecting green industry professionals is melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. By taking a look at some of the common causes of cancer and the symptoms that can accompany it, the chances of diagnosing someone early and seeking early treatment becomes greater.
February 8, 2018
Design-Build
Fake it till you make it? The pros and cons of synthetic turf
Here are some of the pros and cons of synthetic turf that you can share with customers if they are on the fence about using turf. More here!
September 4, 2017
Business
Man of Stihl: Outdoor power tool company mourns passing of Fred Whyte
After working for the company for 44 years, including 23 as its president, Whyte retired in 2015 and was named sole director and chairman for Stihl in 2016.
July 11, 2017
Business
2011 Landscaper of the Year Finalist Chad Beidel dies
Chad Beidel, owner of Outside Solutions and a 2011 Landscaper of the Year Finalist, died Dec. 9 at his home in Sykesville, Maryland. He was 44. In November 2013, Beidel was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), which is a subtype of a blood and bone marrow cancer. He began treatment immediately after his diagnosis. […]
December 14, 2015
Design-Build
A Man, a Plan & a Tractor
A tractor can do a lot of things, but one man has proven to me that a tractor can do so much more that a manufacturer’s original intent.
September 12, 2013
Business
Exmark Raises $14,000 to Help Fight Cancer
Exmark recently raised approximately $14,000 for the American Cancer Society in honor of family members and loved ones affected by all types of cancer. The funds were raised in association with the 2013 Relay for Life of Gage County.
June 21, 2013
Lawn maintenance
What to know about the tawny crazy ant
As fire ant populations dwindle in some southern states, a new pest is spreading like crazy. Fire ants are no longer the hot topic they once were in Texas and along the southern coasts of the United States. Whether their numbers are in decline from efficient control measures or the recent extreme hot and dry summers in those areas, the red imported fire ant has unwillingly passed the torch, so to speak, to a new Public Enemy No. 1.
May 1, 2013
Business
Wounded Warrior Surprised with ZTR Mower
Sergeant Jordan Brown faithfully served our country for seven years. During his second tour in Iraq, Jordan broke his left arm. He later learned that cancer was the underlying cause of the break. The cancer is gone now, along with his left arm.
April 9, 2013
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