Cindy Ratcliff (TLC)Lawn maintenancePest control: Lights out for mole cricketsTried-and-true methods are your best bet for controlling this Coastal Plain pest. Mole crickets continue to be a problem in the areas stretching from North Carolina to East Texas. Recognized in many of those states as the No. 1 insect pest for home lawns, millions are spent each year trying to control them.March 12, 2013Lawn maintenanceTop 5 Herbicide TrendsEfficiency, efficacy and environmental profile top the list for products this year. One look into the evolving environment for pesticides reveals research that is committed to improvement. As much as manufacturers and developers focus on bringing to market the next big thing, they also are determined to improve existing products by making them better, stronger, faster (bionic, almost). In short, the industry’s focus on doing more with less is better for your bottom line and for the environment.February 4, 2013Lawn maintenanceDon’t be stuck with the billBillbugs are masters at disguising their destruction as drought or disease, most often seen in the summer months. .July 8, 2011Lawn maintenanceBring on the Bugs!Pit predators against pests. When the Orlando office of ValleyCrest Landscape Companies faced an outbreak of chilli thrips, they didn’t send in trucks with tanks of pesticides, they called in an army: thousands of entomopathogenic nematodes.February 1, 2011Lawn maintenancePesticide MythsMost people understand the benefits of pesticides. Yet, the myths surrounding pesticides sometimes fuel sensational headlines where these products get a bum rap and the facts get lost in the shuffle. It’s no surprise that emotions run high on the topic of pesticide use.January 5, 2011Design-BuildDesign tips: Living on the edgeIn the big picture of landscape design, border plants often steal the show despite being assigned a supporting role.November 10, 2010Lawn maintenanceAdvantages of AdjuvantsAdding adjuvants to the mix can increase coverage, adhesion and penetration.November 10, 2010Design-BuildExtending Blooms from Season to SeasonChart out the seasons and make sure you have a favorite perennial blooming in each stage.October 8, 2010Lawn maintenanceBusiness bests: The benefits of subcontractingYou can’t be everything to everyone, but subcontracting will have clients believing otherwise. One client, one contact, one bill. The convenience of merging all outdoor maintenance has obvious appeal. To your client, this means making one phone call, whether she noticed a bagworm in a tree or wants to add a few more evergreens around the yard. To you, it means an opportunity to establish yourself as the sole resource for your client, creating customer loyalty while potentially developing more business for yourself.September 10, 2010Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesBusinessTruWinds to host two-day masterclass on commercial sales"We'll spend two afternoons together walking through a practical, repeatable sales approach that works in the real world," says industry veteran and TrueWinds Consulting founder Fred Haskett.EquipmentJCB releases limited-edition VetsAid TeleskidHomeWeather it better: Prepare ahead for summer stormsEquipmentCushman Hauler XL UTV gets a long bed for more hauling capacityDesign-BuildCultured Stone adds serene new color, Salt Flat
