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Construction industry has ‘milestone year’ for clean diesel operations

Clean air benefits are the main topic of conversation among the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Diesel Technology Forum. Officials discussed the benefits from new technology clean diesel engines, as well as the future of clean air standards. Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, presented findings during the first of […]

February 2, 2015

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Green Spear’s Moss Melt Herbicide receives EPA registration

Green Spear’s Moss Melt Concentrate, Moss and Algae Herbicide recently received Environmental Protection Agency registration for use on roofs, lawns, turf, and outdoor surfaces and structures.

December 18, 2014

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GIE+EXPO Adds Three Speakers to Lineup

As people begin planning their trip to head to Louisville, Kentucky for the 2014 GIE+EXPO, more names and sessions are being added to the lineup.

October 16, 2014

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PLANET Members Storm Capitol Hill to Talk Industry Issues

During PLANET’s, the Professional Landcare Network’s, Legislative Day on the Hill, more than 100 members representing 26 states flooded Capitol Hill to raise issues in to the landscaping industry.

August 11, 2014

Design-Build

Stop with the Irrigation Mistakes Already

Smart Irrigation Month wrapped up at the end of July, and unfortunately, there are still people doing dumb things when it comes to irrigation. Unfortunately, the more you learn about irrigation, the more you realize how many people aren’t following the proper procedures.

August 5, 2014

Design-Build

It’s Time to Start Saving Water

Smart Irrigation Month has arrived, which means it’s time to truly put sustainability first. Because water use peaks in July, the Irrigation Association launched Smart irrigation Month in 2005 to educate individuals on the importance of conserving water, especially through the hotter months.

July 3, 2014

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PLANET Turns Attention to Helping Protect Pollinators, Ecosystems

PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, has joined the Pollinator Partnership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems.

June 2, 2014

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How to keep crews safe from the sun

As the landscaping season rolls on, the workload isn’t the only thing that increases. The amount of hours landscapers and crews put into a day extends throughout the hotter months, but with longer hours comes the inevitable exposure to UV rays.

May 14, 2014

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Toyota, Nissan Get Two On ‘Most Fuel Efficient Trucks’ List

The 2014 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Titan have been named among Edmunds.com’s “Top 9 Most Fuel Efficient Trucks for 2014.” The Frontier tied for second with 21 mpg combined highway/city fuel economy, while the Titan finished ninth with 15 mpg combined highway/city fuel economy.

April 18, 2014

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Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting

Landscapers have found a variety of ways to make landscapes sustainable or “green”. However, having the knowledge and tools makes a sustainable project successful.

February 27, 2014

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NHLA Founding Member Recognized for Industry Achievements

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA)’s founding member and immediate past president, Jesus ‘Chuy’ Medrano, has been named the Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Association (RMRTA) 2013 Distinguished Service Award recipient.

November 22, 2013

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Making Waves

Already rigorously regulated by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), aquatic herbicide application gained a whole new level of scrutiny when, in 2009, it was wrapped into the Clean Water Act, as well.

October 30, 2013