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Don’t let lawns sizzle this summer

Getting that sleek, perfect golf-course finish on a lawn may be ideal in the beginning, but one missed step in watering could be a disaster. A lawn can turn brown at the first sign of stress, whether that would be from over-watering or drought. If the lawn is mowed to low, the roots haven’t been established to pull water from the soil.

May 20, 2013

Business

Landscaper Offers Summer Survival Tips

One landscaping company is offering spring and summer tips a different way. Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare has put together a podcast about keeping up and maintaining a garden through the summer months.

May 16, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Do Outdoor Living Right

Pave the way to beautiful outdoor living with new products and equipment. All-Purpose Pavers: The Keystone Paving Country Manor system combines the rustic appearance of hand-laid stone with unmatched design versatility. Textured on three sides and using a pin-connection system, each unit has the flexibility to be used in multiple positions. With this design consideration, Country Manor is designed for everything from traditional retaining walls to unique outdoor living elements.

May 7, 2013

Compact equipment

Get Your Hands on These New Tools

A simple hand tool can make a big difference when on a job site, so check out these useful and productive hand tools this season.

May 6, 2013

Business

Six steps for a perfect lawn

Grass Seed USA, a coalition of American grass seed farmers and turf specialists, offers six steps to get your lawn on track for summer during April’s National Lawn Care Month. Step One: Rake – Raking your lawn removes dead grass, leftover winter leaves and other debris, allowing you to control thatch and see bare or worn areas that need attention. It also permits new, young grass to grow more easily and increases soil contact when seeding.

April 11, 2013

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AXXE Weed & Grass Control Approved in California

BioSafe Systems’ AXXE Weed & Grass Control, a non-selective herbicidal soap for organic gardening is now approved for sale in California. An effective herbicide certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute, AXXE can safely be use used around children and pets to help maintain weed-free patios, walkways and driveways. It also works as a spot treatment in flower and vegetable gardens.

March 20, 2013

Business

Finn Launches Bark & Mulch Blower

FINN Corporation has introduced the BB 5-Series Bark & Mulch Blower, a new model designed for the landscape and erosion control contractor. The first unit leaves the factory March 1 with others scheduled immediately thereafter, filling orders placed by FINN equipment dealers.

February 28, 2013

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Billy Goat Enhances Overseeder

Billy Goat Industry’s newly enhanced OS901SPS includes a new blade design that reduces thatch and improves blade life due to its sharpened leading edge and attack angle combined with a new foot actuated height adjust that raises and lowers the reel effortlessly and provides more blade depth.

January 9, 2013

Business

Rain Bird Introduces Hand-Adjustable Rotary Nozzles

Rotary nozzles have become well known for their multiple rotating streams of water that provide efficient performance at low precipitation rates. Variable arc nozzles are praised for their design flexibility.

December 18, 2012

Business

Snow Mold to Fear?

October was cooler than normal, which is the first time in a full twelve months that a month did not have above normal temperatures. In accordance with the low October temperatures, soil temperatures, are also below normal throughout the state. In addition, rainfall was at or above normal for most of the state with areas averaging 3.5 – 6.0” of the wet stuff for the month.

November 21, 2012

Business

Hanging Garden Built to Withstand Storms

Take a stroll through the newest park in Dallas, and you’ll find lush landscape. Klyde Warren Park has a manicured lawn flanked by a children’s area and a performance pavilion, as well as water features.

November 15, 2012