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Texas landscaper’s HOA forces him to remove xeriscaping
A homeowners association (HOA) in north Texas recently forced a resident to remove his property’s xeriscaping – landscaping specifically designed to require little or no irrigation. Stephen Bender, a landscaper, lives in the Riverchase HOA in Coppell, one of many communities across North Texas that are encouraging property owners to reduce water use as much […]
June 17, 2015
Business
Bob-Cat mowers on parade in company’s new virtual showroom
Bob-Cat has launched a new website to showcase its mowers. Based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, Bob-Cat says the site’s homepage offers improved navigation and a large, scrolling deck featuring highlights of the company’s latest news, products and purchasing options. In a new release on the launch, the company says bobcatturf.com also offers users a simplified […]
June 16, 2015
Business
With few exceptions, keep invasive species out of landscape
Growing up in Northern Illinois, I watched my Dad walk into the woods on our property several times a year to spray the garlic mustard. Originally from Europe, this invasive species was once used for medicinal purposes. For my Dad, however, garlic mustard was nothing but a headache. With no natural enemies, it grows rapidly, […]
June 16, 2015
Design-Build
Small plants give landscapers design options aplenty
Sometimes good things do come in small packages – beautiful things, too. Every year, plant breeders develop new varieties with improved pest, disease and drought resistance. Many of these introductions are dwarf, or compact, varieties of their bigger brothers and sisters. The advantage: smaller plants don’t overwhelm a foundation or overshadow other plantings, and they […]
June 15, 2015
Business
FMC offers Dismiss rebates as BioSafe Systems courts landscapers
Turf professionals shopping for a sedge-control product may want to check out a new rebate offer from FMC, maker of Dismiss brand herbicides. From now through August 15, the company is offering instant rebates on Dismiss South, Dismiss CA and both sizes of Dismiss. The discounts breakdown like this: $12.50 on each half-gallon jug of […]
June 5, 2015
Business
Pass it on: John Deere scientist shares tips on lawn care
As a professional landscaper, you know turf care is about much more than mowing. In fact, you may have clients who enjoy mowing their own grass but opt to hire your company to take care of more specialized work. If that’s the case, do them a favor and share these lawn-care tips from Mark Schmidt, […]
June 2, 2015
Business
Landscapers, nurseries urged to be on lookout for boxwood blight
The latest boxwood blight alarms are going off in Alabama & landscapers in every region of the country where the popular shrub thrives should take notice.
June 1, 2015
Business
Weed-control expert shares advice on fighting all varieties
Weeds may not grow bigger in Texas, but the state certainly has its share of the darn things. Fortunately for landscape professionals there and elsewhere, the state is also home to Paul Baumann, former Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state weed specialist. Baumann is an internationally known expert on herbicide symptomology, integrated weed management in […]
May 28, 2015
Business
Five reasons your clients should consider ‘bee-scaping’
‘Bee-scaping’ invites struggling population into your clients’ yards As bee populations decline, public awareness of the problem – known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) – is increasing. More Americans also are recognizing the importance of combatting CCD, because the stakes are high: The collapse of bee populations poses a serious threat to U.S. crops, including […]
May 15, 2015
Business
9 ways to kill a plant…or not
When a plant dies, the landscape looks bad. And so do you. Maybe Mother Nature is to blame, or any one of a host of factors beyond your control. But dead plants are evidence of wasted time and money and affect your reputation. “Your clients are counting on you,” says Stacey Hirvela, horticulturist with Spring […]
May 12, 2015
Business
University sues landscaper to collect damages from insurance company
A university in Northwestern Ohio is suing a landscaping company in order to collect $25,000 in damages from the company’s insurance company, which has refused to cover all of the school’s costs for replacing lawn that was incorrectly treated with herbicide last year. The University of Findlay, located about 40 miles south of Toledo, told […]
May 11, 2015
Business
NALP lures new members with offer of free training
To attract new members, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP, formerly PLANET) will help landscaping companies get their new technicians “up and running in no more than 15 training days, while promoting professionalism and growing their knowledge base,” a news release from the organization says. NALP says its new Lawn Care Technician Training Program, […]
May 8, 2015
Design-Build
California homeowner prevails over HOA in replacing lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping
After a seven-month conflict with her homeowner’s association (HOA), Carlsbad, California, resident Tracee Buck finally has the water-saving yard she wants. Buck decided to let her lawn die and replace it with more drought-tolerant landscaping because of the financial and environmental cost of watering it. She tells News10 her HOA fought her every step of […]
May 8, 2015
Business
Pollinator project receives funding to focus on rights-of-ways in eight states
A new partnership between Bayer CropScience (Bayer) and Integrated Vegetation Management Partners (IVM Partners) is aimed at improving pollinator and wildlife habitats on public rights-of-way across eight states. Bayer has invested more than $100,000 in the project, which includes the implementation of integrated vegetation management practices such as reducing or eliminating mowing, applying selective herbicides […]
May 7, 2015
Business
Japanese company acquires U.S. landscaping business
Acting on its strategy for expansion into the United States, a Japanese horticulture company acquired its first U.S. landscape firm, Rolling Greens, a 40-year-old business based in Clinton, Maryland, with annual revenue of more than $5 million. Osaka-based Universal Engeisha Group chose not to disclose how much it paid for the American company, which includes […]
May 6, 2015
Business
Ornamental grass recognized as ‘Super Plant’ by LSU
A relatively new, variegated version of purple fountain grass called Fireworks has joined the henna coleus as one of the “Super Plants of 2015,” as designated by Louisiana State University’s Agricultural Center. The LSU AgCenter’s Super Plants list highlights tough and beautiful plants with a proven record of performance in Louisiana growing conditions. Fireworks is […]
May 6, 2015
Design-Build
Design/build: Build a rain garden
Rain gardens may look like any other garden, but they have a secret: They’re incredible problem-solvers. Find out more here at Total Landscape Care!
May 5, 2015
Design-Build
Add color to a shady landscape with these vibrant plants
A place in the shade is certainly comfortable, but it can also be colorful with the addition of these shade-loving flowers and plants. New Guinea Impatiens provide annual color in shady spaces. Because of their long blooming cycle, you’ll have color through the summer and into fall. New Guinea Impatiens grow to approximately 14 […]
April 30, 2015
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