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Mowers of the Future
If a fortuneteller stared into her crystal ball, what would she see in the future for mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats and engines that purify the air? While none of those features seem to be in the near future, manufacturers are making changes to their equipment that forecast what landscapers could expect to see with new mowers.
July 9, 2013
Design-Build
Adding fruits and veggies to the landscape
Fruits and veggies are more than just good for you: They’re good for your business.
July 3, 2013
Business
Mulch Matters
Every landscaper knows that mulching is an extremely vital part of keeping a landscaping in tact and looking healthy. Mulching this July will be no different than last year, according to The Grand Rapid Press.
July 2, 2013
Business
Landscaper Offers Tips To Produce Greener Lawns
Wasted water is a huge concern across America, especially during the dry months. Landscape sustainability expert and professional landscaper, Joe Lamp’l of “Growing A Greener World,” has given a variety of tips to maintain a healthy lawn.
June 28, 2013
Business
Tick Bites Mean Trouble
Landscapers should be on the lookout for one insect this summer that is causing quite the stir. The blacklegged deer tick may seem harmless on the outside, but one bite could be life threatening.
June 27, 2013
Business
Insecticide Kills 50,000 Bumblebees
Scientists are on the hunt after more than 50,000 bumblebees died in Wilsonville, Oregon. After an interview with the landscaping company that maintains the area, The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) discovered the pesticide Dinotefuran, or “Safari” is responsible for the deaths of the bumblebees.The die-off started from 65 European Linden trees, according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Groups are saying the bees represented more than 300 wild colonies.
June 26, 2013
Business
How to balance mower speed & quality cut
The faster you mow the client’s lawn, the sooner you can move on to your next site. But if you mow too quickly, the cut quality may suffer. So, how can you and your crews avoid this Catch 22 and find the right harmony of speed and precision on your next maintenance project?
June 24, 2013
Business
Herbicide Approved for Use In California, Arizona
One herbicide is has been approved for use in California and Arizona. FMC Professional Solutions has announced that Dismiss CA Turf herbicide and be used in both states.
June 12, 2013
Lawn maintenance
Saving Your Ash
As Emerald Ash Borers continue to spread west, early detection will mean the difference between a good defense and total destruction of trees. Emerald ash borers (EAB) were headline news when they were first discovered in 2002 in southeastern Michigan. Awareness of these exotic beetles heightened as they tore through that area of the state, killing tens of millions of ash trees along the way. Since then, even though headlines have all but disappeared, the pest hasn’t.
June 11, 2013
Lawn maintenance
How to avoid 3 summer lawn diseases
All lawn diseases have their peak seasons, and some in particular are more prone to show during the summer months. Let’s take a look at three in particular that you might be seeing more as the weather starts to warm.
June 4, 2013
Business
Add Elements of Living Artwork to Your Portfolio
Living pictures — cuttings of assorted succulents woven together in everything from picture frames to pallet boxes — have caught on among garden designers and landscapers this spring as an easy, modern way to add color and texture to an outdoor space.
May 31, 2013
Business
Five tips to keep trees healthy
There is more to keeping trees healthy on a property than just having them look nice for the neighbors and passersby. Unhealthy trees can cause dangerous accidents and costly property damage from storms or even everyday living.
May 28, 2013
Business
Educate Clients on How to Keep Lawns Healthy
Helping a client understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lawn can potentially make your job easier. Here are few helpful hints from The Telegraph Herald to encourage your clients to maintain a healthy lawn and potentially make a worthwhile investment.
May 28, 2013
Business
Threat of West Nile Nearing
People across the United States will see more than temperatures increase this summer. The number of Mosquitoes are on the rise, and some regions are already on alert and prepared for a rough summer of the pesky bug.
May 24, 2013
Business
Caterpillars Posing Problems in Northwest
Caterpillars could start climbing the list of insects that harm landscapes after one species began to devastate a schoolyard in Washington. Tent caterpillars started burrowing into newly planted Yoshino cherry trees and started to move to the birch trees and laurel shrub at Charles Wilkes Elementary School, according to the Bainbridge Island Review.
May 22, 2013
Business
Aerating Gives New Life to Lawns
One landscaping company is giving a few tips and reasons on why aerating a lawn is crucial for creating a healthy lawn. Dynamic Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance says aerating a lawn prevents thatch from building up within the yard.
May 21, 2013
Business
Engage Agro Introduces Turf Soil Adjuvants to U.S.
Engage Agro USA has introduced turf soil adjuvants to the United States. Originally used in England, the product has started to be implemented on golf courses in Florida, Arizona and the northeast.
May 20, 2013
Business
Don’t let lawns sizzle this summer
Getting that sleek, perfect golf-course finish on a lawn may be ideal in the beginning, but one missed step in watering could be a disaster. A lawn can turn brown at the first sign of stress, whether that would be from over-watering or drought. If the lawn is mowed to low, the roots haven’t been established to pull water from the soil.
May 20, 2013
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