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Symposium Promotes Region’s Biodiversity

In his award-winning book, “Wildflowers and Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains,” botanist and author Tim Spira, Ph.D., brings to light the tapestry of plant life native to the southern Appalachian Mountains. His book organizes plants into natural communities in an effort to connect the public’s growing understanding of the environment and how all parts of the natural world are mutually dependent.

February 28, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Mower Maintenance

Watch videos, including air filter, fuel filter, mower deck, oil and lubrication, spark plug and removing/attachment mower deck maintenance on John Deere’s website.

February 21, 2013

Grasshopper Mower Maintenance

Going Green with Lawn Care

The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex was filled Saturday with vendors putting greenery at the forefront at the annual Lawn and Garden Show.

February 19, 2013

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Top 5 Herbicide Trends

Efficiency, efficacy and environmental profile top the list for products this year. One look into the evolving environment for pesticides reveals research that is committed to improvement. As much as manufacturers and developers focus on bringing to market the next big thing, they also are determined to improve existing products by making them better, stronger, faster (bionic, almost). In short, the industry’s focus on doing more with less is better for your bottom line and for the environment.

February 4, 2013

Prep Grass for Spring

The new year is here – and to ensure you and your lawn are prepared for the upcoming year, Grass Seed USA and other natural-turf specialists have come together to develop an easy 12-month lawn-care plan to help guide your lawn maintenance throughout 2013.

January 14, 2013

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Pesticide practices: Label lessons

Why users should read pesticide labels every application. Professionals from all segments of the green industry, including lawn care and golf course turf management, indicated they always read the pesticide label prior to using a product for the first time, according to a Journal of Extension study.

January 8, 2013

Pesticide Label

Ornamental Trees

Outstanding ornamental tree choices for every landscape. Royal Raindrops Crabapple (Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ PP 14375). Bright pinkish-red flowers, purple foliage, orange-red fall color and tiny persistent red fruits offer four-season appeal.

December 5, 2012

Royal Raindrops Crab Flower

Don’t Murder Crape Myrtles

You may have seen the protest signs: “Stop Crape Myrtle Murder!” It seems for every vibrantly blooming and well maintained example of Lagerstroemia adorning properties from Texas to Savannah, there is one with its limbs hacked off by the uniformed. Enter, the Save the Crape Myrtles Organization whose mission is to prevent the odious practice of over pruning these graceful trees. Its founder, Robert Donohue, provides these non-litigious general care pointers:

November 30, 2012

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Sustainable Landscaping Guidelines

National pilot program that rates sustainable landscaping takes off. When the U.S. Green Building Council rolled out the red carpet more than a decade ago for its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program, aimed at encouraging the creation of sustainable, eco-minded architecture, landscapers were largely left standing outside the velvet ropes.

November 27, 2012

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Rejuvenate Fall-Season Turf

While long-term effects of the 2012 Drought have yet to be seen, short-term impacts are already clearly visible. With more than 60 percent of the U.S. locked in a cycle of “moderate” drought or worse, lawns and turf in these regions are suffering.

November 13, 2012

Compost Operation

Rhode Island may not be one of the largest states in the country, but its geographic location makes it one of the most nutrient rich. In fact, it’s an ideal place for the production of compost.

November 11, 2012

Try These Tips for Tree Placement On for Size

I stopped by our favorite children’s clothing store a week ago to buy something nice for our 3-year-old grandson. Those clerks always smile when they see me. I buy more than I intend to, and that was the case this time, too.

November 8, 2012

All-America Announces Winners

Announced in the fall of 2011, the AAS Display Gardens contest was created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of All-America Selections. By September of this year, 15 gardens met the rules and criteria, which included submitting photos, proof of publicity, overall description of the design and the achievement of that design.

November 7, 2012

First Place Winner Mississippi State University-South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station, Poplarville, Mississippi.

Perennial Winners

These drought-tested natives are resilient and colorful. The winners are From AES’ first-hand experience comes the following winners. The selection criteria: (1) drought resiliency, (2) attractive plant form and blossoms, (3) nursery propagation and seed sources, and (4) broad distribution. It is best to use seed and plant sources from your local or regional area. These plants are more likely to be adapted to the growing conditions of your climate and thus increase chances for success.

October 23, 2012

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa). Found throughout the East and Midwest, the brilliant orange of this species attracts butterflies, including the milkweed-dependent caterpillar of the monarch butterfly. Its clumped growth habit and vivid blooms make this species a logical choice for stunning ornamental plantings as well as prairie restorations of any scale.

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Fall Turf Strategies

As one of the hottest, driest summers on record for most states, the summer of 2012 has just given your turf the ultimate test. “Heat and drought like this are really good for showing weaknesses within the lawn: compaction, bad species, bad cultivars, poor drainage. This is the perfect stress test,” says Zac Reicher, professor of turfgrass science at the University of Nebraska. “If your lawn didn’t pass the test, why not? Now’s the time to fix what’s ailing turf.”

October 16, 2012

Grass Test Tubes

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Before the Fall

Winter weeds wither in the presence of two new pre-emergence herbicides. Treating weeds in the fall is one of the best things you can do for turfgrass. Targeting fall-germinating weeds like chickweed, henbit and annual bluegrass with a pre-emergence herbicide is the path of least resistance to a lush lawn next spring.

September 1, 2012

Specticle’s results (left) compared to no pre-emergence treatment

From the Ground Up

You already know groundcovers are problem-solvers. They retain moisture and control erosion. They provide habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. And they’re tough as nails. “Once established, many groundcovers crowd out weeds and are relatively low-maintenance,” says Jeff Gibson, landscape business manager with Ball Horticultural Company. “They’re also generally pest- and disease-resistant.”

September 1, 2012

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Strength in Numbers

Poised for growth, green industry statistics show promise. Do a Google search on lawn care, and much of what you’ll see relates to do-it-yourself (DIY) topics like “10 Ways to Grow Grass” or “8 Ways to Save Money on Costly Lawn Care.”

August 1, 2012

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A glimpse of the Stars & Steel Collection design Chevy is planning for the 2026 Silverado HD.

4 Chevy truck models to get Patriotic 2026 Editions for U.S. 250th Birthday

Production is set to begin in spring on the Stars & Steel Collection for the Silverado EV, Silverado LD, Silverado HD and Colorado.

The 2026 Supercharged Yenko/SC Silverado 2500/3500 Heavy-Duty Off-Road boasts a 1,000-horsepower engine.

2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado get supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVE

My27 1 Series Cu Ts 4

John Deere unveils redesigned 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors for 2027

Equip Expo

Housing blocks open for Equip Exposition 2026

Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.

Getting the max out of the mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026

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.

Attachments Idea Book Cover