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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
Landscapers should be on the lookout for early signs of blight. At least some telltale signs of the disease most likely were present when these boxwoods were planted. Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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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
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Californians attempt to shame each other into conserving water
Although Southern California experienced record-setting rainfall last week, residents are still feeling the effects of the years-long drought, including new peer pressures fueled by social media. #DroughtShaming has received worldwide attention as California property owners point fingers at those who continue to maintain lush, green lawns despite Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 25 percent […]
May 22, 2015
From #droughtshaming on Twitter.com.
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Unique building materials garner international attention for U.K. bridge
A colorful new footbridge in northwest England’s Lake District is not for the faint of heart. The dramatic, cherry red arch, which stands in stark contrast to its green and gray surroundings, has become a national and international sensation. Made of 22,000 sheets of recycled paper, with no glue, bolts or other fixtures, the temporary […]
May 20, 2015
Alan Hinkes crosses PaperBridge in England’s Lake District. Photo: The Westmoreland Gazette.
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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
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Reality TV show for gardeners taped in unlikely place
The Chelsea Flower Show, one of Great Britain’s many time-honored traditions, is going down a modern path this year as the subject of a reality TV show, the “Great Chelsea Garden Challenge.” The prize? One amateur gardener will win the opportunity to build a garden on Chelsea’s prestigious Main Avenue. The show, broadcast on the […]
May 13, 2015
Contestants and judges for the Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. Photo: rhs.org.uk.
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Design/build: Firepits and fireplaces
No matter where you live, there’s something peaceful about sitting by the fire. Firepits and fireplaces add a soothing ambiance, provide warmth on cool evenings, extend the season and offer a cozy backdrop to dining al fresco. And they’ve never been more popular. Most landscape professionals have seen demand rise quickly over the years, even […]
May 13, 2015
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Miss classic pickup trucks? Check out this 1956 Ford F-100 restomod
[imagebrowser id=76] The design of the 1956 Ford F-100 is a timeless work of art. But the truth is, so many aspects of owning and driving a nearly 60-year-old pickup are a bit … tricky. Once you start driving one full-time you really start to appreciate the advancements in suspension and engine technology modern trucks have […]
May 12, 2015
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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
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Landscaping media cultivate growth, professionalism
TOCA has been around for more than a quarter of a century now and its efforts are focused on improving both the quality and quantity of information available to landscaping professionals.
May 11, 2015
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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
Photo: The University of Findlay.
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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
Photo: NALP/Philippe Nobile Photography.
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New faux brick wall panels feature depth of color and realistic texture
The new Tumbled Brick collection of textured faux wall panels by Texture Plus offers landscape designers more options for creating spaces that reflect clients’ unique personal styles. The easy-to-install panels, which are 4 feet wide by 2 feet tall and 1 1/2 inch thick, feature an interlock design and are available in nine colors. Weighing approximately […]
May 8, 2015
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Book explores the influence of landscape architecture’s work
A new book by Thaisa Way explores the work of landscape architect Richard Haag, best known for his rehabilitation of Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington, and gardens at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island in Washington. “The Landscape Architecture of Richard Haag” (University of Washington Press) places Haag’s work – which lasted more than half […]
May 8, 2015
Gas Works Park. Photo: seattlemag.com.
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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
Tracee Buck's drought-tolerant yard in Carlsbad, California. Photo: News10.
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Thieves steal landscaping equipment, leave cash behind
Equipment is a tempting target for thieves, and landscaping equipment is no exception. Mowers alone make up nearly half of all stolen equipment, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a non-profit that targets insurance fraud and tracks equipment theft. However, when burglars target your equipment yard, they don’t usually leave anything behind for the business owner. That’s […]
May 7, 2015
Equipment theft chart, by type. Photo: National Insurance Crime Bureau, 2012.
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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
Integrated vegetation management practices allow for natural germination of milkweed and other plants that benefit pollinators. There are 12 million acres of utility rights-of-way in the United States. Photo: Bayer CropScience.
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Survey: Landscape architecture firms thriving
ccording to the latest American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey, firm managers reported significantly higher levels of billable hours, hiring and inquiries for new work during the first quarter of 2015.
May 7, 2015
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