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Products: Nature Safe introduces concentrated organic fertilizer
Nature Safe has a new fertilizer on the market, touting a protein concentration of more than 92 percent. Click for this story as well as news from Petro-Canada.
July 27, 2016
The protein concentration of the product exceeds 92 percent, five times more protein per pound than a typical pet food. Photo: Nature Safe
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MarketResearch.com: Trends favor artificial turf, outdoor living areas
Artificial turf is likely to become more prevalent due to drought, permeable pavers are expected to soar and more. Click to see the latest landscaping trends.
July 22, 2016
LawnPop artificial grass installation at a home in Austin, Texas. (Synthetic Grass Warehouse photo)
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In lobbying Congress, landscapers laud H-2B, take aim at EPA
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) instructed members to address two concerns with Congress: H-2B and pesticide regulations. Click for more.
July 13, 2016
Members of Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado talk with U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican member of the state’s congressional delegation. Photo: Jill Odom
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NALP holds 20th annual day of service at Arlington National Cemetery
Over 400 landscapers, including members of NALP, headed to Arlington National Cemetery for hardscaping, irrigation installation and more. Click to read details.
July 11, 2016
Volunteers tamp down the soil after laying irrigation pipe during the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ annual Renewal and Remembrance day of service at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo: Jill Odom
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Target Specialty Products acquisition doubles distribution footprint
Target Specialty Products acquired Residex to become the second largest distributor of professional pest control and turfgrass management supplies. Click for more.
July 11, 2016
Landscape and turfgrass management products distributed by Target Specialty Products include spraying equipment as well as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, among many others. Photo: Target Specialty Products
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Educational offerings highlight upcoming Deep South Turf Expo
After the success of last year’s inaugural Deep South Turf Expo, the event’s sponsors are expecting even bigger things this year. Click to read more details.
June 24, 2016
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Pesticide controversy often stems from faulty application
In recent years, pesticides have been making quite a splash across the news and landscaping. Click to read more on where there may be a disconnect in the industry.
June 23, 2016
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In preparing for emerald ash borer, city discovers infestation present
Omaha, Nebraska stepped up its years-long preparation for the emerald ash borer, the ash tree killer. What they found was an infestation. Click to read more.
June 9, 2016
After taking down a diseased tree in Omaha, Nebraska, arborists discovered the tell-tale ‘S’-shaped galleries of emerald ash borer larvae on this limb. Photo: Nebraska Forest Service
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Florida counties limit fertilizer use to protect water quality
Total Landscape Care takes a look at the fertilizer limit in Brevard County in Florida. Click here to read the story.
June 1, 2016
In Brevard County, fertilizing is forbidden from June 1 to September 30. File photo
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Vestaron taps spider venom to produce peptide-based insecticides
A scientist studying spider venom to discover an alternative to chemical pesticides may sound like the origin story of a comic book character, but for Glenn King, the research resulted in the origin of Vestaron, a developer of peptide-based insecticides. While at the University of Connecticut from 1999 to 2006, King, an Australian biochemist, identified […]
May 21, 2016
Made with spider venom, the product does not affect bees, birds, fish, mammals or beneficial insects because of the targeted nature of the peptide toxins, according to Vestaron. Photo: Wikipedia
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Landscapers prepare for annual Renewal and Remembrance event
On July 11, over 400 landscapers will gather to pay their respects to America’s fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Click to read more on the event.
May 20, 2016
A landscaper spreads lime between the headstones at Arlington National Cemetery at last year’s Renewal and Remembrance. File photo
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TruGreen makes things right after wrong stadium treated
Waterbury, Connecticut spent millions to restore the Major League-sized baseball field to its former glory, only to have its grass killed by TruGreen.
May 19, 2016
The city spent millions to restore the Major League-sized baseball field to its former glory, only to have its grass killed. Photo: Google Maps
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Briefly: Landscape industry news and product roundup
Toro makes a charitable donation and New Holland donates big to the Fisher House Foundation. Click to read more in this landscaping industry news roundup.
May 16, 2016
Toro asked its followers on social media what they would like the Dingo TX 1000 to lift. Photo: Toro
Landscaping equipment
TurfEx spreader-sprayer features height-adjustable boom kit
TurfEx has introduced the TT5000 Spread-N-Spray, whic has a standard height-adjustable boom kit to maximize spray width while minimizing waste. Click to read more.
May 16, 2016
TurfEx says the new TT5000 was designed to require minimum maintenance. Photo: TurfEx
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Show your clients how they can help pollinators thrive
Bee pollination accounts for more than $15 billion in increased crop production value each year. Click to read more on why it's important to help pollinators thrive.
May 5, 2016
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Major nursery backs EPA changes for pesticide workers
In 2017, a number of changes the Environmental Protection Agency has made to the Pesticide Worker Protection Standards will take effect, and Monrovia has its back.
May 2, 2016
Monrovia supplies more than 5,000 garden centers with their plants. Photo: pixabay.com
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Nurseries, large growers prepare for new pesticide rules
It's not too early to begin preparing for compliance with new Pesticide Worker Protection Standards (WPS) approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
April 26, 2016
According to Senior Vice President of AmericanHort Craig Regelbrugge, “virtually every nursery and greenhouse operation that hires labor beyond the family, and uses pesticides in the production of plants, will be affected.”
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Simplot ramping up production of timed-release technology
J.R. Simplot Co. will soon begin in-house production of GAL-XEONE, its newest controlled release polymer coating that controls nutrient release up to 18 months.
April 21, 2016
Simplot’s GAL-XEONE provides gradual daily release of plant nutrients to match a plant’s uptake pattern. Graphic: J.R. Simplot
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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, […]
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