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New book links the survival skills of seeds to human evolution
In his new book, The Triumph of Seeds: How grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, and pip conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history, Thor Hansen delves into the extraordinary survival characteristics of seeds and their role in the rise of human civilizations. “Without the act and anticipation of planting seeds and harvesting them, Hansen insists […]
April 29, 2015
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SeaScape Lawn Care becomes Rhode Island’s first Green Certified Landscaping Company
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has recognized SeaScape Lawn Care as the state’s first Green Certified Landscaping Company, citing the firm’s commitment to environmentally safe turf management. Based in Coventry, Rhode Island, SeaScape began offering lawn-care services in 1989 and has expanded to include plant health care, full-service tree work, pest control, […]
April 29, 2015
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Labor, Homeland Security to publish rule April 29 on temporary employment of H-2B aliens
Keeping their promise to act by the end of April, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DoL) will publish their interim final rule to establish the process employers – including numerous landscaping companies across the country – must follow to obtain temporary labor certification from DoL. That certification is […]
April 29, 2015
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New Shrub Gun designed for efficient, up-close work
AirSpade’s new soil excavation tool, the HT144 Shrub Gun, uses compressed air to quickly and efficiently remove soil covering roots and other underground objects without damage. Featuring a new, short-barrel design and “supersonic” nozzle that generates airflow at Mach 2, the HT144 is designed for close-up work with shrubs, bushes and flower beds. Weighing less than 5 […]
April 28, 2015
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Caltrans wastes millions of gallons of reclaimed water for San Diego landscaping
As Californians grapple with ways to reduce water usage in the face of an epic drought, from painting brown lawns green to removing yards altogether, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to use drinking water to protect miles of landscaping along medians and embankments in San Diego County. Each year, the department uses about […]
April 28, 2015
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How to: Grow your own food
Incorporating edibles is a trend worth digging into Call it gardening, edible landscaping or urban agriculture, but the motive is the same: More people want to grow their own food. According to the most recent American Society of Landscape Architects survey, a vegetable garden is one of the top ten design elements with expected highest […]
April 28, 2015
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Amputees landscape Orlando-area Habitat for Humanity house
More than two dozen amputees gathered in the Washington Shores neighborhood in Orlando Saturday to give back to their community. The group, from ABC Prosthetics and Orthotics, volunteered by landscaping, cleaning and painting a newly built Habitat for Humanity home. Jim Joslyn of DeBary told the Orlando Sentinel that the group, which calls itself “Limb-It-Less,” […]
April 27, 2015
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Cacti having a moment in the sun
California landscapers are helping homeowners reimagine their yards as the state suffers through an epic drought. Solutions to Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 25-percent reduction in water use range from painting brown grass green, to complete yard removal in favor of drought-resistant plants. As a result, cacti and other succulents are becoming popular. “It […]
April 24, 2015
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National Mall’s Constitution Gardens to get major makeover
“America’s Front Yard” is about to get a much-needed makeover. Constitution Gardens, a 50-acre park located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is set to unveil plans Tuesday for a 4-year, $160 million renovation. Established as park during a bicentennial celebration in 1976, Constitution Gardens sits east of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and north […]
April 24, 2015
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For Arbor Day: trees by the numbers
In honor of Arbor Day, here are a few lesser-known facts about trees: 1872: The year of the first Arbor Day observance on April 10, proposed by Nebraska pioneer J. Sterling Morgan, was observed April 10, 1874, in order to promote the benefits of trees and encourage tree planting. 26,000: the number of miles a car […]
April 24, 2015
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Sustainable construction proposal addresses coastal flooding in New York City
A 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, 2015
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Drought-stricken lawns go from brown to green with a coat of paint
Removing 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, 2015
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Landscaper’s Day of Service project born of emotional connection to church
In April of last year, an F-3 tornado ripped through Tupelo, Mississippi, devastating parts of the city and requiring a huge cleanup effort. Today, a local landscaper celebrated the National Association of Landscape Professional’s Day of Service by landscaping a church affected by the tornado. Brad McCully of Sportsman Lawn and Landscape, a full-service landscaping […]
April 22, 2015
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Billy Goat launches reciprocating aerator demo campaign
Following Billy Goat Industries’ acquisition of Plugr last fall, and the launch of the One & Done Hydro Aerator, the company is offering demonstrations of the line’s reciprocating technology to landscapers and contractors. The company says its reciprocating aerators include features such as in-ground turning to reduce operator fatigue; fewer tines than traditional drum aerators, […]
April 22, 2015
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Report shows pesticides may have larger effect on ecosystems
A 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, 2015
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Earth Day, then and now
Many 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, 2015
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How-to: Safety-conscious landscape design
A 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, 2015
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Free infographic shows how landscaping can save energy
A 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, 2015
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