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NeighborWoods: a natural fit for landscaping firms
National NeighboorWoods Month is coming up in October, so now’s the time to plan for your company’s participation or find an event at which to volunteer. The annual campaign to plant and care for community trees is marking its 11th year in 2015. It began as an initiative of the Alliance for Community Trees, a […]
September 17, 2015
This map shows the number of trees in each country. Click here to view the interactive heat map. Photo: Nature
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Intelligro targets lawn-care market with new herbicide
Intelligro, a subsidiary of Suncor Energy, has introduced a hybrid selective herbicide for lawn-care and landscape professionals called Civitas WeedFree. While the product should not be applied to Bentgrass or Floratam, a variety of St. Augustine grass, its patent-pending formula kills more than 60 broadleaf weeds, has no offensive odor and boasts a fast response […]
September 16, 2015
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Accidental use of weed killer damages football field
A high school football team is now having to decide where to relocate their Friday football game after their field was damaged from the accidental use of weed killer instead of fertilizer. “The company we have for maintaining our field mistakenly put down a weed killer instead of fertilizer and a portion of the grass […]
September 16, 2015
St. Edward Central Catholic High School is searching for a location to play football after its field was damaged by weed killer. Photo: wgntv.com
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Website presents landscape architecture as career
The Landscape Institute has launched a new website, Be a Landscape Architect, which provides an overview of the career, serves as a resource for anyone interested in the profession and explains the unique contributions to society of landscape architects. Under “The Big Picture” tab on the site, the British professional organization has a series of […]
September 15, 2015
Be a Landscape Architect is a website that serves as a resource for those interested in entering the field.
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Forestry mulching produces year-round revenue
When Andrew Jenkins, owner of Visual Edge, bought a tractor with a loader, it was just because he only had one skid steer and needed to be able to move debris. What he didn’t expect to discover was the world of forestry mulching and the business it would bring him. Visual Edge is a commercial […]
September 15, 2015
Forestry mulching before and after
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Dead leaves produce dollars for landscapers
One of the most common sights of autumn is fallen leaves. The shedding of trees’ colorful confetti is bittersweet, of course, because while the various shades of foliage are beautiful, fall also means the inevitable raking of leaves. Many people like to avoid this work and hire landscapers to rake and remove dead leaves.  Although […]
September 14, 2015
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‘Trailblazers’ join landscaper mentoring program
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recently announced seven new “Trailblazers” have been chosen by the organization. NALP Trailblazers are individuals nominated by their peers for making significant, long-term contributions to the landscaping industry while demonstrating their commitment to giving back to the industry. Each Trailblazer sets aside one day per year to provide […]
September 14, 2015
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Scientists can shield plants from TNT pollution
Researchers have discovered what makes TNT so toxic to plants and one simple mutation that allows it to be absorbed safely. Biologists from the University of York in the United Kingdom made the discovery and published the results in the journal Science. It is common knowledge that the pollution from the popular explosive wrecks havoc […]
September 12, 2015
The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that around 10 million hectares worldwide have been contaminated.
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Product promises to improve soil, conserve water
With an additional round of financing in hand, agricultural technology company Cool Planet has hired an executive to oversee further development and marketing of “CoolTerra,” a soil amendment that saves water and fertilizer, as well as sequestering carbon, according to a news release from the Colorado-based company. As Cool Planet’s newest manager, James Loar will […]
September 11, 2015
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Bobcat attachments take on seasonal chores
As the particulars of landscaping and lawn-care tasks change with the seasons, Bobcat wants professional landscape contractors to consider the benefits of owning a utility task vehicle (UTV) powerful enough to use a variety of attachments. The Bobcat 3650 is one such vehicle, with a lift height of 2 feet and a capacity of 500 […]
September 10, 2015
The broom attachment for this Bobcat 3650 utility vehicle angles up to 25 degrees right or left. Among other tasks, landscape contractors can use it to sweep leaves and debris from commercial clients’ parking lots and sidewalks. Photo: Bobcat
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Dow AgroSciences announces management changes
Dow AgroSciences has named Chris Moyer as its marketing communications manager, a position in which he will support the turf and ornamental (T&O) as well as the pest-management business. Moyer joined Dow AgroSciences in 2011 as a T&O sales representative covering eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Before that, he worked as a golf course superintendent […]
September 10, 2015
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Battery-powered trimmer, blower target commercial market
Dewalt, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is introducing a 20-volt “Max” XR string trimmer and a 20-volt “Max” XR handheld blower to its product line for landscape, construction and maintenance work. With a 13-inch cutting swath and dual 0.08-inch line with bump feed, the string trimmer is lightweight with an ergonomic design. Dewalt says […]
September 10, 2015
The handheld blower is quieter than most models and packs plenty of power, the manufacturer says. Photo: Dewalt
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Researchers target mites that kill honeybees
The honeybee has to deal with multiple threats, but none as devastating as the varroa mite, according to the University of Florida. However, hope is on horizon for two different ways to possibly minimize the threat of these mites. Varroa mites are parasites and feed on the blood-like substance of the worker bees and the […]
September 9, 2015
Varroa mites feed on bee larvae as well as lay their eggs on them. Photo: beecare.bayer.com
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How to: Boost bees in clients’ gardens, landscapes
Dogged by pests, pathogens, poor nutrition and other problems, the European honey bee is having a rough time these days. The bee pollinates more than 90 different kinds of fruit, vegetable and nut crops. These same crops are also pollinated by native bees, particularly on smaller or diversified farms and especially in home gardens. Together, […]
September 9, 2015
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Popular gardening website sells its URL
The National Gardening Association (NGA) is selling the URL (or web address) of its popular website: garden.org. The NGA – not to be confused with National Garden Clubs – is a nonprofit organization that in its earliest days sent out monthly newsletters to a few hundred individuals. Today, the NGA’s website, garden.org, provides a variety […]
September 9, 2015
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Bayer offers guidance on turf disease, weeds, insects
Landscape professionals have a new, free resource at their disposal, as Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, has released the “Bayer Turf Solutions Guide.” The guide is specifically designed to answer the toughest problems affecting lawn-care professionals. The publication provides concise information on the identification, biology and key cultural and chemical controls for the […]
September 9, 2015
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Drought-conscious landscaper invents waterless urinal
One landscaper has developed a unique method for cutting down on water usage in Bakersfield, California. Mike Henson, the owner of Maranatha Landscaping, has patented his Sweet Pea waterless urinal and is now looking to mass produce them. The Sweet Pea is a decorative porcelain bowl that sits on a porcelain sleeve. The sleeve houses […]
September 9, 2015
These custom-made porcelain urinals are just one of the ways Californians are trying to save water. Photo: Maranatha Landscaping
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Mower maker debuts its latest commercial products
Jacobsen, a Textron company, has just launched its all-new “Professional Series” commercial-grade mowers and utility vehicles. Built for a wide range of turf customers, including municipal parks and green spaces, schools, airports, cemeteries, sports fields and golf courses, the new Professional Series mowers and utility vehicles include three lines of zero-turn mowers and six different […]
September 8, 2015
Jacobsen’s new Professional Series mowers include this stand-on, the SZT Model, which has a 26-horsepower Vanguard engine and comes in two different deck sizes. Photo: Jacobsen
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