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Lawn maintenance

Less is more with fall fertilization

It’s time for a complete fall fertilization program to get your customer’s turf ready for the spring.

September 4, 2013

Design-Build

Best Home Garden in the World?

As I’m sure you will all agree, maintaining gardens is a full-time job. And one British man takes this literally. Stuart Grindle, 70, spends 30 hours a week to keep this former vegetable plot in its current picture-perfect state, according to the U.K.’s Associated Newspapers. Grindle has been mowing his yard six times a week […]

August 22, 2013

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Should Lawns Be Banned?

When I first started reading this article, “Ban Lawns,” I thought it was a joke or satire. But sadly, after digging a little deeper, I think there’s someone out there who actually believes lawns should be outlawed. Yes, there are times artificial turf or xeriscapes are the best solution for an area. But this writer […]

August 14, 2013

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Last Day to Enter to Win Mower

If you haven’t entered, or you want to enter again, today is the last day to put your name in the mix to win the Exmark Commercial 30 mower. Whether your current walk-behinds are spending more time in the shop than on a yard or you just want to expand your fleet, here’s your chance […]

August 14, 2013

Business

Are You Following All Tractor Safety Precautions?

Before turning on your tractor’s engine, have you taken the time to examine every safety precaution? TractorByNet.com has offered a few ways for landscapers to better understand safety when it comes to operating tractors.

August 5, 2013

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Quit Playing It Safe

One soccer team used the landscape in a unique way. The team is not just using the grass as a field of play, but it’s actually using the help of 80,000 flowers – well, 80,645 to be exact. Borussia Dortmund recently launched its new set of kits it will be wearing next season, and with the help of the 80,645 flowers – the team did more than just hold up the new shirt.

July 10, 2013

Business

Landscaper Offers Tips To Produce Greener Lawns

Wasted water is a huge concern across America, especially during the dry months. Landscape sustainability expert and professional landscaper, Joe Lamp’l of “Growing A Greener World,” has given a variety of tips to maintain a healthy lawn.

June 28, 2013

Business

Pesky Lawn Clippings No More

Lawn clippings can be a hassle to many landscapers, but an Idaho-company is collecting and reusing those troublesome pieces of grass. Republic Services is hoping to involve 5,000 to 8,000 individuals in collecting lawn clippings, according to the Idaho Statesman.

June 25, 2013

Business

Missouri DOT Employs Robot to Mow Roadside Grass

Our sister publication, Better Roads magazine, reports that The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has begun using a remote-controlled robot to mow grass on the sides of some highways in the state, according to WMFD.

June 14, 2013

Design-Build

Grass Be Gone?

There is a lawn in London that actually isn’t a lawn at all. Well, by definition it is probably still a lawn, but is it still a lawn if you remove all of the grass?

June 12, 2013

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Lawn Problem Solved

After more than a dozen responses, our followers helped this homeowner solve his turf issue. We shared his dilemma in our blog, Can You Solve This Lawn Problem?, and you provided some great solutions and ideas. Since you were part of solving the issue, the homeowner sent us photos of the finished product.  The homeowner […]

June 5, 2013

Lawn maintenance

How to avoid 3 summer lawn diseases

All lawn diseases have their peak seasons, and some in particular are more prone to show during the summer months. Let’s take a look at three in particular that you might be seeing more as the weather starts to warm.

June 4, 2013