tlcstaff (TLC)BusinessSave Water, Win PrizesRain Bird will be supporting the National Mayor’s Challenge For Water Conservation, a non-profit competition to see which city leaders can best inspire their residents to make online pledges aimed at drastically slashing water and energy use across the nation throughout the month of April, which is also Earth Month.April 12, 2013BusinessWin a Fishing Trip with Hank ParkerThere is less than one month left to enter the 2013 Exmark Mow & Go with Hank Parker sweepstakes. The grand prize is a fishing trip with Hank Parker, and the first prize is an Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero-turn mower and more.The grand prize winner will have the opportunity to fish with two-time Bassmaster Classic champion Hank Parker in the summer of 2013, at a location to-be determined. All travel and meals are included.April 11, 2013BusinessHardscaping Creates More Usable SpaceBuilding experts say homeowners are turning the old design mantra of bringing the outside in on its head. Instead, they’re keeping the outside where it is but making more use of it. The good news about this trend is that nearly everyone can participate,as savvy builders design phased approaches to fit most any budget. Tim Niemiec of American Paving Design in Bluffton, South Carolina is excited to see the interest as well as the range of possibilities.April 11, 2013BusinessSix steps for a perfect lawnGrass Seed USA, a coalition of American grass seed farmers and turf specialists, offers six steps to get your lawn on track for summer during April’s National Lawn Care Month. Step One: Rake – Raking your lawn removes dead grass, leftover winter leaves and other debris, allowing you to control thatch and see bare or worn areas that need attention. It also permits new, young grass to grow more easily and increases soil contact when seeding.April 11, 2013Home2010 Landscaper of the Year Cruise[AFG_gallery id=’5′]April 11, 2013Home2008 Landscaper of the Year Cruise[AFG_gallery id=’4′]April 11, 2013BusinessA Garden of Delights Mapped Out in Your HandThe sun and the earth have revolved to the relevant positions in space and spring, ladies and gentlemen, has definitely sprung. While I have the opposite of green thumbs, I now have a handy arsenal of gardening apps to help me in my springtime garden.April 10, 2013BusinessPiedmont Natural Gas Reminds Planters to Call Before DiggingTrees and shrubs for sale at one local garden center were tagged with an important safety reminder for homeowners getting ready to do some spring planting: Call 811 before you dig. Piedmont Natural Gas teamed up with The Gardens of Blackhawk Hardware and Girl Scouts from Hornets’ Nest Council, Troop 249, for the tree-tagging event on April 6. The goal was to raise public awareness about 811, a free service that locates and marks underground utilities such as natural gas lines, cable television, electric and water lines. Most service disruptions are caused by third parties such as homeowners and contractors accidentally hitting natural gas distribution lines while digging, according to Piedmont.April 10, 2013BusinessUnderhill Introduces Drainblaster NozzleDrainBlaster, a solid metal, high-pressure hose-end nozzle from Underhill International, goes after dirt and debris clogging landscape and outdoor drains. DrainBlaster is also useful in clearing catch basins and cleaning under sidewalks.April 10, 2013Design-BuildLandscape trend: Lawn eliminationI have never been accused of being a trendsetter. Yes, I did have a pair of chunky “Mad Men” style glasses before everyone else, but I was 12 and also had an overbite and knee braces. Middle school was rough… So, when I highlight a landscape trend, it’s not to start one. I am just […]April 9, 2013Previous PagePage 37 of 341Next PageTop StoriesHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterGetting outside in winter reduces stress, improves mood, and helps with social connection and physical health for both people and pets, reminds the TurfMutt Foundation.HomeConducting a great client property walkthroughHomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLsHomeA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid side-by-side unveiledHomeKubota brings smarter solutions to CES 2026
