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FMC touts higher application efficiency of new herbicide formulation
FMC has introduced a new water-soluble liquid herbicide formulation, Solitare WSL, which the company says increases application efficiency while controlling more than 40 weeds. The new Solitare formulation contains a surfactant for faster plant penetration and does not settle out or separate when mixed with water. Designed to combat crabgrass, sedges and broadleaf weeds in a […]
June 23, 2015
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Tuning F-150s for towing
A lot of us never put much thought into towing with our pickups. We back up to the trailer, crank the jack down until the ball seats in the trailer tongue, make the proper trailer connections and head out on our merry way. Yesterday I was doing my towing and fuel economy testing with a […]
June 23, 2015
Taking an extra couple of minutes to fine-tune the trailer setup with the tow vehicle makes a huge difference in handling.
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Landscapers: Share good advice during ‘Smart Irrigation Month’
For all the fuss that lawns and landscapes have generated during the past several years’ extremes of drought and rainfall in abundance, we at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) know America’s love affair with lawns is still going strong. According to a study conducted recently by Harris Poll, 83 percent of Americans think […]
June 22, 2015
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Classes, webinars set on key irrigation issues for landscape professionals
The Irrigation Association has scheduled a number of new classes and webinars of special interest to landscape professionals. Classes are held in a variety of locations around the country and details are available at the association’s website. Here’s a look at a couple of the webinars set for the coming months: July 9, 2-3 p.m. […]
June 22, 2015
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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
Texas homeowner Stephen Bender, a landscaper, heeded his community’s call for residents to reduce water use and put in this xeriscaping. Photo: WFAA-TV.
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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
A screenshot from Bob-Cat's website : bobcatturf.com.
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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
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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
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Landscapers discover their competitors are a bunch of animals
In July, three herds of goats will return to Boston, where they will eat plants that are poisonous to people, yet tasty to goats. In one week, four goats can eat through one-third of an acre of shrubbery. Ryan Woods, spokesman for the Parks and Recreation Department, told The Boston Globe, “Bringing in the goats […]
June 12, 2015
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Landscape designer, contractor, client collaborate beautifully
An eyesore on an Oregon vineyard’s hillside morphs into a magical water garden; the story behind Pfeiffer Winery’s special outdoorscape Five years ago visitors gathering at the Pfeiffer Winery, some six miles west of Junction City, Oregon, were greeted by the sight of a soggy, scruffy hillside depression surrounded by one of finest vineyards in […]
June 9, 2015
Photos by Bruce Smith and Julie Stroda. See the photo gallery below.
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Chinese landscaper diversifies to become a billionaire
One of China’s newest billionaires, as reported by Forbes, is a landscaper … sort of. Liu Shui, 46, is a graduate of Peking University and chairman of Shenzhen Techand Ecology and Environment, which, according to Bloomberg, “is engaged in the construction of ecological environmental projects.” The company’s primary services are water conservation, ecological restoration, landscape construction […]
June 9, 2015
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How to: Here’s what you should know about permeable pavers
Permeable pavers solve problems and look good. Will they work for your business? Pavers are an indispensable tool for designing outdoor living spaces. But if you’re not familiar with permeable pavers, you’re missing a growing market segment. Permeable pavers, also known as permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP), provide stormwater management by reducing runoff volume and […]
June 8, 2015
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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
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Turf-covered car provides unique marketing for landscaping firm
Adam Vickers was interested in marketing opportunities for his Queenstown, New Zealand-based landscaping firm, Squareyard, which offers a range of services that include landscape architecture and urban design for residential and commercial clients. When looking into newspaper ads, he quickly discovered ad rates weren’t to his liking, and hit upon an alternative approach that would […]
June 4, 2015
Photo: Squareyard.
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Are you reality TV’s next backyard landscaping sensation?
If you dream of starring in your own landscaping TV show – or know someone who does – this may be your opportunity. A Los Angeles television production company is seeking Latino landscapers, landscape designers and landscape architects from around the country for a new backyard renovation series. In addition to being outgoing, engaging and […]
June 3, 2015
Photo: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com
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Watch for Legos in the landscape as art, nature connect at exhibition
Since their debut in 1949, Legos have become much more than mere toys. Spawning movies, games, competitions and six theme parks, the bricks are now the focus of an exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. “Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks,” which opened at the Chaska, Minnesota, site in mid-May, features 13 nature-inspired Lego sculptures, […]
June 2, 2015
Photo: Pat Evans, KARE
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California’s water limits for new construction effectively limit turf as well
The California Building Standards Commission has voted to reduce the amount of water that may be used to maintain new landscaping under the California Green Building Standards Code. Ultimately the change limits how much grass may be planted. The rules require new construction larger than 2,500 square feet to use about 22 percent less water […]
June 2, 2015
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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
Never cut more than one-third of the blades of grass at one time. Photo: John Deere
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