Jill OdomBusinessDead leaves produce dollars for landscapersOne of the most common sights of autumn is fallen leaves. The shedding of trees’ colorful confetti is bittersweet, of course, because while the various shades of foliage are beautiful, fall also means the inevitable raking of leaves. Many people like to avoid this work and hire landscapers to rake and remove dead leaves. Although […]September 14, 2015HomeTom’s Outdoor Living[AFG_gallery id=’50’]September 14, 2015Design-BuildScientists can shield plants from TNT pollutionResearchers have discovered what makes TNT so toxic to plants and one simple mutation that allows it to be absorbed safely. Biologists from the University of York in the United Kingdom made the discovery and published the results in the journal Science. It is common knowledge that the pollution from the popular explosive wrecks havoc […]September 12, 2015BusinessLandscaper finds remains of apparent murder victimA landscaping contractor who was doing landscaping renovations at a Monterey, California, residence found the skeleton of a woman who has been missing since 1982. Monterey police were called to the scene about 3:20 p.m. on Sept. 2. The remains were identified a week later by the Santa Cruz County Coroner’s Office, where they were […]September 11, 2015BusinessLandscaper’s tree-removal snafu could lead to finesA landscaping company faces thousands of dollars in potential fines because it filed a “Tree Removal Application” with the wrong city. Hamilton Land Services, which was preparing for a landscape reconstruction project, applied back in February with the city of Brookhaven, Georgia, for permission to cut down four trees. Brookhaven Arborist Kay Evanovich, who is […]September 10, 2015BusinessResearchers target mites that kill honeybeesThe honeybee has to deal with multiple threats, but none as devastating as the varroa mite, according to the University of Florida. However, hope is on horizon for two different ways to possibly minimize the threat of these mites. Varroa mites are parasites and feed on the blood-like substance of the worker bees and the […]September 9, 2015BusinessPopular gardening website sells its URLThe National Gardening Association (NGA) is selling the URL (or web address) of its popular website: garden.org. The NGA – not to be confused with National Garden Clubs – is a nonprofit organization that in its earliest days sent out monthly newsletters to a few hundred individuals. Today, the NGA’s website, garden.org, provides a variety […]September 9, 2015HomeLiving Water Irrigation and Landscape[AFG_gallery id=’49’]September 9, 2015Design-BuildDrought-conscious landscaper invents waterless urinalOne landscaper has developed a unique method for cutting down on water usage in Bakersfield, California. Mike Henson, the owner of Maranatha Landscaping, has patented his Sweet Pea waterless urinal and is now looking to mass produce them. The Sweet Pea is a decorative porcelain bowl that sits on a porcelain sleeve. The sleeve houses […]September 9, 2015BusinessCalifornia bars HOAs from outlawing artificial grassCalifornia homeowners who opt for artificial turf as a way to conserve water during the continuing drought are now protected from homeowner associations’ sanctions thanks to Assembly Bill 349, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed Sept. 4. The law, which became effective immediately, bars homeowner associations from forbidding the installation of synthetic grass. About 4.8 million […]September 8, 2015Previous PagePage 146 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
