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Alabama Turfgrass Association schedules Road Show Seminars

The Alabama Turfgrass Association announced and released the schedule for their annual Road Show Seminars. Get all the details here on Total Landscape Care!

December 30, 2016

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NALP to present series of webinars on landscaping specialties

Companies that maintain the nation’s landscapes have experience in a variety of specialties and NALP plans to highlight those specialities in their webinars.

December 28, 2016

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Vegetation management complements full-service landscaping

Rentokil Steritech manages undesirable vegetation and often partners with landscaping companies. Read more here.

December 2, 2016

Pest management organization looks to recruit, groom leaders

If you want to become more involved in the National Pest Management Association there's time to apply for its Executive Leadership Program. Click for details.

November 30, 2016

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New controlled release fertilizer boosts iron, sulfur

ICL Specialty Fertilizers has introduced a new controlled release fertilizer designed to provide additional iron and sulfur, Osmocote Iron. Click to read more.

November 16, 2016

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When adding chemical care to your services, be deliberate

When it comes to landscaping, chemical applications may be the area that young, small companies should adopt gradually. Click to read more details on why.

November 15, 2016

U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California, is among Heaviland Landscape Management’s clients.

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Bayer probes green industry to learn what landscapers need

a recent survey conducted by Bayer found that a shortage of skilled labor is the greatest challenge for those in the green industry. Click for more results.

November 8, 2016

In a survey, landscapers responded that weed control was their most important treatments.

Cheap fertilizer may cost more than you realize

In landscaping, some things, such as what type of fertilizer to buy, become habits. Click to read why Koch’s agronomist thinks it's time to change that.

October 27, 2016

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Landscapers combating fungal disease know a good offense is key

When dealing with plant fungal diseases, remember the old adage that “the best defense is a good offense.” Click for landscaping tips to reduce infection.

September 23, 2016

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Monsanto accepts sweetened offer from Bayer; hurdles remain

German chemical powerhouse Bayer has finally made an offer sweet enough to sway seed seller Monsanto to sell today. Click for more on the pesticide seed merger.

September 14, 2016

Werner Baumann (left), CEO of Bayer AG, and Hugh Grant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto. Photo: Bayer

STIHL introduces liquid-only, high-capacity backpack sprayer

The new STIHL SR 430 gasoline-powered liquid-only backpack sprayer delivers a large spraying range, reducing time needed to treat large areas. Click for more.

September 6, 2016

A metering knob delivers five discharge levels to control power with a simple turn. Photo: STIHL

County’s aerial spraying for mosquitoes kills millions of bees

A North Carolina town sprayed Naled, an insecticide, to control the adult mosquito population. The aerial spray also killed millions of bees. Click to see more.

September 1, 2016

Beekeepers were not alerted to the aerial spraying beforehand, which resulted in the mass die-off.

Safety watch: Respiratory hazards can lurk all over landscaping job sites

The construction industry faces challenges when it comes to addressing respiratory hazard. Click to read more on how the threat that silica poses for workers.

August 31, 2016

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Firm predicts strong demand for outdoor pest-control devices

Awareness of the multiple diseases that mosquitoes harbor is expected to fuel growth in the pest control market over the next five years. Click to read more.

August 30, 2016

As more people spend more time outdoors, the need to keep pesky bugs away will rise.

Time fall fertilizer applications based on goals for specific turf

Applying fertilizer in the fall is key for warm-season and cool-season grasses. Click for more on how to choose the best fertilizer to meet your objectives.

August 26, 2016

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News roundup: Landscaper helps Salvation Army on day of service

A Maryland landscaping company helps the Salvation Army with a day of service and Case Construction Equipment hosts "Labor of Love." Click for more landscaping news.

August 26, 2016

Chapel Valley Landscape employees join other volunteers in working on a Salvation Army women’s shelter as part of a day of service sponsored by the Baltimore chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association. Photo: Chapel Valley Landscape Co.

Pilot program launched to protect Florida lagoon from lawn runoff

In an effort to protect the Indian River Lagoon in Florida, Lagoon Friendly Lawns encourages homeowners to use sustainable practices. Click to read more.

August 15, 2016

The Lagoon Friendly Lawn program is designed to reduce nutrient pollution. Photo: Keep Brevard Beautiful

New research: Neonics dramatically reduce male bees’ sperm count

A study has revealed that two types of the controversial neonicotinoids have significant negative effects on male honeybees. Click to read more on the research.

August 2, 2016

Male honeybees’ sperm, seen here under a microscope, declined nearly 40 percent after exposure to neonics. Photo: Lars Straub, University of Bern

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Signed, sealed, delivered: Facts and figures for the Fourth

On July 4, 1776, history changed forever with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which lead to 13 colonies gaining their independence and the nation we know today coming to life. The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated around the nation in a myriad of ways, whether it be family gatherings, barbecues, parades, concerts, […]

For use with asphalt and gravel, the CP1000 features an 88 cubic foot hopper capacity for narrow paving, utility trenches and patch jobs.

ShoulderMaster unveils "world’s first" center paver attachment for compact track loaders

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OPPAA Scholarship Fund: Class of 2025 announced

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Bobcat social media campaign benefits local parks and recreation spaces

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Agri-Fab launches new swivel cart

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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