Jill OdomBusinessPrisoners help shape award-winning landscaping projectThe American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has presented its Community Service Award of Excellence to Iowa State University students who worked on creating a therapeutic landscape at a women’s prison. The project started five years ago, when the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) and the Department of Corrections approached the Landscape Architecture Department […]October 15, 2015BusinessLandscaper dies in wood-chipper mishap; safety informationA landscaper who was killed when he fell into a wood chipper on Oct. 8 has finally been identified by police as Nicholas M. Reardon, 72, owner of Landscape Unlimited in Stonington, Connecticut. Reardon was working on some farm property when he was apparently sucked into the wood chipper. Police and other first-responders made it […]October 14, 2015BusinessTell landscaping clients it’s time to put bulbs in the groundWith fall , now is the time to get inspired because this is prime time to plant bulbs. Come spring, your client’s garden will turn into a backyard of blooms. Because bulbs have a season before anything is seen, there is a sense of heightened anticipation and therefore more care should be taken […]October 13, 2015BusinessFly infection may be worsening bees’ colony collapse disorderWhile the zombie apocalypse remains fictional for humans, it is all too real for honeybees and may be contributing to colony collapse disorder (CCD). The culprit behind this infection is the parasitic fly Apocephalus borealis, which pursues European honeybees and then proceeds to lay its eggs in the bees’ abdomens. Although the bees aren’t […]October 12, 2015BusinessExemptions cushion blow of ban on pesticides, herbicidesIn an action thought to be the first of its kind, Montgomery County, Maryland, has effectively banned the nonessential use of pesticides on both commercial and private property. The measure was approved in a 6-3 vote. The county’s new regulation makes concessions for the use of pesticides to control invasive or noxious species and it […]October 12, 2015Design-BuildWill bioluminescent trees replace streetlights someday?Will bioluminescent trees one day replace street lights? Click here to read the story from Total Landscape Care.October 10, 2015Design-BuildLandscaping clients will love this haunted horticultureOrange may be the new black, but you can never go wrong with some mysterious black plants to add a spooky feel to the landscape for the Halloween season. From foliage to petals, check out these 13 uncanny cultivars that can add a bit of dark, dramatic flair to your clients’ holiday decorations. ________________________________________________________ Horned […]October 9, 2015BusinessAtlanta to plant 4,000 trees, promote appreciation of urban forestsThe Atlanta City Council approved a contract that will allow the non-profit Trees Atlanta to plant 4,000 trees throughout the city. The measure also calls for programs to educate the public about the importance of trees through services such as guided tree walks, pruning classes, classroom instruction and an urban forest certification program. The city […]October 8, 2015BusinessHow to: Keyhole gardens can work anywhere, beautifullyKeyhole gardens may have started in Africa, but their simple, efficient design makes them desirable in any location, especially those affected by drought. The name comes from the shape of the raised-bed design. If observed from a bird’s-eye view, the garden looks like a circle with a wedge taken out, or a keyhole. The design […]October 8, 2015BusinessLandscaper dies in fall from tree; links to safety informationA landscaper died Tuesday in Quogue, New York, after falling from a tree. The man’s identity has not been released, police say, because they are still trying to contact his family in Guatemala, according to The Southampton Press. The worker fell from the tree shortly after noon and the police were notified. The man’s employer, […]October 7, 2015Previous PagePage 142 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHomeKawasaki Engines to launch new technical training center for dealersCenter will provide a more advanced and immersive educational experience for Kawasaki’s network of more than 7,700 dealers.Home2025 Compact Construction Equipment GuideHomeOTR debuts new non-directional compact tractor tireHomeVermeer debuts two new mini loader attachments for microtrenching jobsHomeKubota launches new RTV-X long bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of hauling
