Sage Johnson (TLC)BusinessCalifornia’s water limits for new construction effectively limit turf as wellThe California Building Standards Commission has voted to reduce the amount of water that may be used to maintain new landscaping under the California Green Building Standards Code. Ultimately the change limits how much grass may be planted. The rules require new construction larger than 2,500 square feet to use about 22 percent less water […]June 2, 2015BusinessPass it on: John Deere scientist shares tips on lawn careAs a professional landscaper, you know turf care is about much more than mowing. In fact, you may have clients who enjoy mowing their own grass but opt to hire your company to take care of more specialized work. If that’s the case, do them a favor and share these lawn-care tips from Mark Schmidt, […]June 2, 2015BusinessProtect your clients’ properties with ‘firewise’ landscapingDrought-resistant landscaping receives a lot of attention, but just as important during the dry summer months is what’s come to be called “firewise” landscaping – the practice of decreasing, rearranging and sometimes eliminating material that provides fuel to a fire in order to protect property. “There is a common misconception that to be firewise you […]June 1, 2015BusinessTennessee landscapers offered unique, if modest, marketing opportunityThe Putnam County Fairgrounds in Cookeville, Tennessee, is offering an advertising and marketing opportunity perfect for area landscapers. Landscape beds located around the fairgrounds, each about 20 square feet, are available for “adoption” at no charge. Landscapers who agree to plant and maintain one of the beds year-round will be allowed to include a sign […]May 29, 2015BusinessLandscaping business helps ex-felons earn, learn, move on with their livesA Pensacola landscaping company is helping felons successfully rejoin society – and reduce the chance of their returning to prison – by providing them with job training and skills. Everything Outdoors, a lawn maintenance and landscaping business, was started by Pathways for Change residential treatment program, which provides nonviolent, nonsexual offenders with counseling, case management […]May 29, 2015BusinessWater utilities sponsor drought-friendly landscape competitionsSeveral U.S. water utilities are sponsoring competitions for the best drought-tolerant landscape, with some offering prizes beyond bragging rights, such as extra rebates and more. The deadline is fast approaching for residents and businesses served by New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) in Texas to enter the fourth annual NBU Drought Tolerant Landscape Contest. Both commercial and […]May 28, 2015BusinessSustainable landscaping plays role in federal plan to stem pollinator declineIn response to the dramatic global decline of honey bees and other pollinator populations, President Obama’s Pollinator Health Task Force has released a report outlining strategies to help reverse the decline. The report addresses several issues the task force believes are contributing to reductions in pollinator populations, including pests and pathogens, shrinking habitat, lack of […]May 28, 2015BusinessSouthern California water board replenishes turf-removal rebate fundIn an effort to meet Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 25-percent reduction in water use across the state, California residents are removing water-guzzling turf in favor of more drought-tolerant landscapes. And more and more of them are taking advantage of rebate programs offered by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California, a consortium of 26 cities […]May 27, 2015BusinessDoes gardening now require a green phone?Our smart phones keep us connected to each other in many ways, from sharing photos of last night’s Little League game to collaborating on documents, or simply checking in with family and friends. And now the “Internet of Things” is connecting us to our gardens. It wasn’t enough to simply have a self-propelled mower that […]May 26, 2015Design-BuildCalifornians attempt to shame each other into conserving waterAlthough Southern California experienced record-setting rainfall last week, residents are still feeling the effects of the years-long drought, including new peer pressures fueled by social media. #DroughtShaming has received worldwide attention as California property owners point fingers at those who continue to maintain lush, green lawns despite Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 25 percent […]May 22, 2015Previous PagePage 9 of 16Next PageTop StoriesHomeThe newest innovation in drip irrigation prevents cloggingToro recently released its newest precision irrigation solution – 17MM Drip In Brown Surface Dripline incorporating a larger, clog-resistant, emitter into the industry-standard 17mm dripline.Home“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 parksHome2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special Editions
