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Using rock gardens in landscaping

Long a standard in the arid West and high-desert regions such as the Rockies, rock gardens have become increasingly popular throughout the country. A rock garden, also known as an alpine garden or rockery, incorporates stones and boulders with dwarf shrubs and low-growing or creeping plants.

March 20, 2015

Business

Underhill adds M-180S sprinkler to Mirage long-throw line

Designed for natural and synthetic turf fields, the M-180S sports field sprinkler from Underhill includes a 177-foot-wide radius and an electric valve-in-head. The sprinkler expands the company’s Mirage long-throw line, which also includes the M-115, M-125 and the M-160. Constructed from plastic with stainless steel and brass components, the M-180S can be adjusted from 30 […]

February 10, 2015

Business

NFL ships in Alabama turf for Super Bowl on Arizona Stadium’s retractable field

Everyone knows many NFL stadiums have retractable roofs, but have you ever heard of any having a retractable field? Well, now you can say you have after the Arizona Cardinals transformed their field into retractable turf. And, the NFL had its own retractable natural grass turf installed specifically for the Super Bowl. Where did the […]

February 2, 2015

Business

Deere to layoff 910 ag workers, add 220 construction jobs

John Deere announced it will layoff 910 employees across five agricultural equipment factories in Iowa and Illinois as the company cuts costs in response to an ongoing global farming slowdown. The heavy equipment manufacturer said it would layoff 565 from three plants in Waterloo, Iowa, as well as 300 in Ankeny, Iowa and 45 at its […]

January 26, 2015

Business

Hunter releases updated STK-6V for synthetic turf irrigation

To help turf irrigation, Hunter Industries introduced the STK-6V, a redesigned version of its existing synthetic turf irrigation system to help clean and cool synthetic sports turf. In the updated model, the rotor hangs from an adjustable bracket within the vault for adjustment to meet grade, and adjustable stands support the manifold, eliminating the need […]

January 26, 2015

Business

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

Business

Irrigation Show & Education Conference sees more than 4,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors

The Irrigation Association wrapped up its 35th annual Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The show brought more than 4,100 attendees and 304 exhibitors.

December 18, 2014

Business

Study Shows Turf, Ornamental Professionals Rely On Neonicotinoids

After surveying approximately 750 turf and ornamental professionals to assess pest management practices in greenhouses, lawns, landscapers and trees, researches have found that neonicotinoids are the primary tools used by professionals to control destructive insect pests.

December 8, 2014

Business

PERC, Eight U.S. Golf Courses Partner to Test Alternative Fuel Turf Equipment

Through an inaugural research program with the Propane Education & Research Council, eight U.S. golf courses are testing alternative fuel turf equipment.

November 19, 2014

Business

Kubota Intros 3 Commercial Mower Models

Kubota Tractor Corporation introduced three models at GIE+EXPO to its Z700-Series line.

October 24, 2014

Business

Deere Intros Z997R Diesel Mower

After the big release of their partnership with Michelin to offer tweel tires on their ZTrak mowers during GIE+EXPO, John Deere also introduced a new diesel mower: the Z997R. The Z997R features a 37.4-horsepower Final Tier 4 diesel engine. It is available with a 60-inch or 72-inch 7-Iron Pro side-discharge deck, a 60-inch 7-Iron PRO […]

October 23, 2014

Business

Hustler Adds Push-Button Deck Lift to Mowers

Hustler Turf Equipment showcased its Raptor Flip-Up technology at GIE+EXPO. The Raptor has a push-button deck lift that raises in 22 seconds without removing the deck belt. The Flip-Up is powered by a Kawasaki FR Premium engine, has a heavy-duty fabricated deck and features an automatic brake system. Hustler first unveiled the technology during its […]

October 23, 2014