Tag: Environmental Protection Agency

Business

People roundup: NCLC competition heads to North Carolina

The NALP says that over 750 horticulture and landscape students from more than 60 schools will test their skills in 30 real-world competitive events. More in the people roundup here!

February 9, 2018

Business

Bioinsecticide cultivated from spider venom to be available in 2018

Vestaron was formed in 2005 by Glenn King, after he identified the individual chemical compounds of the Blue Mountains funnel-web spider’s venom. Details here!

November 9, 2017

Design-Build

Fake it till you make it? The pros and cons of synthetic turf

Here are some of the pros and cons of synthetic turf that you can share with customers if they are on the fence about using turf. More here!

September 4, 2017

Business

National irrigation company offers franchising opportunities

Conserva Irrigation is committed to the principles of water conservation, and is now seeking franchise candidates. More details here on Total Landscape Care!

August 1, 2017

Business

EPA decides to rescind disputed Waters of the United States rule

The WOTUS rule, also known as the Clean Water Rule, empowers the federal government to protect the navigable waters of the US, such as large rivers and lakes.

June 28, 2017

Business

NALP roundup: Long-term solution on the horizon for H-2B?

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said he wished H-2B was one of the things he didn’t have discretion in. All the details here at Total Landscape Care!

June 2, 2017

Business

EPA reveals best/worst MPG trucks, vans for 2017

Among pickups the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado with its 2.8-liter diesel engine got the highest fuel efficiency rating at 25 MPG combined. Read all the details here!

April 14, 2017

Business

ASLA responds to Trump’s divisive budget blueprint

The American Society of Landscape Architects has released a statement concerning the Trump administration's new budget. Read more on Total Landscape Care.

March 21, 2017

Business

Spring is coming! Here’s how to prepare clients’ landscapes

Coming out of the winter can sometimes be traumatic for lawns, but there are several different ways to bring it back to life. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

March 10, 2017

Business

Trump signs executive order to revise WOTUS rule

President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the heavily opposed WOTUS rule to be reevaluated by the EPA and the Army Corps yesterday. Read more on TLC!

March 1, 2017

Business

Shrinking EPA concerns landscapers dealing with agency

The Environmental Protection Agency's staff appears to be next on the chopping block as President Trump continues his crusade to cut back on domestic spending.

February 1, 2017

Business

Spring pesticide applications draw near, don’t forget safety

Coming up on spring, consider these emerging issues when updating your safety program for pesticide spraying. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

January 30, 2017