Sage Johnson (TLC)BusinessSustainable construction proposal addresses coastal flooding in New York CityA landscape architecture design proposal that addresses the increasing risk of coastal flooding in New York City was named one of three winners of the Global Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, an international competition that recognizes designs that provide sustainable solutions to local issues faced by communities throughout the world. The Big U/Dryline project, which was awarded […]April 23, 2015Design-BuildDeflect noise pollution to create calming spacesA beautiful backyard retreat can be anything but serene when bombarded by noise pollution such as the sounds of traffic, airports, schools and rail lines. Studies have shown that noise pollution affects our psychological health and can cause hypertension, stress, hearing loss, sleep disturbances and other harmful effects. Create a calming – and healthy – oasis for […]April 23, 2015BusinessDrought-stricken lawns go from brown to green with a coat of paintRemoving their lawns may not be the only option for California homeowners facing an epic draught and resulting water use restrictions. Companies throughout the state are offering lawn painting services, where non-toxic, biodegradable paint is sprayed on dormant grass in order to achieve a lush, green appearance. Turf painting has been used by golf courses […]April 23, 2015BusinessReport shows pesticides may have larger effect on ecosystemsA scientific report out of Europe has found that neonicotinoids, a group of pesticides believed to contribute to the mass death of honeybees and widely used in the United States, could be more damaging to ecosystems that previously thought. Neonicotinoids have been banned in the EU since 2013, and the European Academies Science Advisory Council report […]April 22, 2015BusinessEarth Day, then and nowMany of today’s landscape professionals weren’t yet born when the first Earth Day was commemorated on April 22, 1970. Forty-five years ago, the price of gallon of gas was $.36, and the average cost of a new home was $23,450. Richard Nixon was serving as the 37th President of the United States (he would become the […]April 22, 2015BusinessHow-to: Safety-conscious landscape designA home burglary takes place in the United States every 15 seconds. As a professional landscaper, you can help homeowners reduce their risk by making yards less attractive to would-be thieves, while still creating beautiful properties. 1. Consider plant size. According to police, robbers choose homes to invade based on one simple factor: ease […]April 21, 2015Design-BuildGoats solve landscape problem at Portland International AirportPortland International Airport (PDX) recently welcomed a group of new employees known for their voracious, non-discerning appetite. Forty goats and a llama are helping solve a persistent problem at the airport: invasive plants such as blackberries, thistle and Scotch broom. Instead of using herbicides or removing the plants by hand, the airport enlisted the goats to […]April 21, 2015BusinessFree infographic shows how landscaping can save energyA large part of a landscaper’s job involves educating clients on the benefits of a well-designed landscape: from increasing a home’s value, to conserving water, creating a habitat for birds and increasing the enjoyment of outdoor spaces. The United States Department of Energy provides a free infographic about how landscaping can save energy and lower […]April 21, 2015BusinessNew ProParts Direct website features mobile-friendly design for streamlined orderingProParts Direct has launched a new website aimed at making equipment and parts ordering easier for landscape professionals. “Eighteen months ago, we decided to scrap our ecommerce site in favor of a modern, customized design,” says Steve Hebert, ProParts Digital Marketing Director. “Every element of our new website was built to make the user experience […]April 20, 2015BusinessProtect yourself: Avoid Lyme disease by avoiding ticksMay is Lyme disease awareness month, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports there are approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease in the United States every year. Although it’s not realistic for professional landscapers to simply “avoid direct contact with ticks,” as the CDC recommends, there are precautions you can take to protect yourself. […]April 20, 2015Previous PagePage 14 of 16Next PageTop StoriesHomeJCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400TThe 4TS Teleskid, with 15-foot telescopic boom, and 400T CTL get 109 horsepower, 41 gallons per minute of flow and 380 foot-pounds of torque.HomeThe newest innovation in drip irrigation prevents cloggingHome“A handy, light machine” – Test run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderHomeJohn Deere launches Operations Center PRO ServiceHomeBobcat donates $150,000 to local parks
