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Flower & Garden Shows

Garden Shows Across The U.S. Kick Off This Month

Just when you can't take Winter any longer, along comes the Flower & Garden Shows circuit. There's no better antidote to cold, gray weather...
sea-level rise

U.S. Coastal Sea-Levels Are Rising At An Accelerated Rate

Coastal sea levels in the U.S. are rising—and at an accelerating rate, according to the latest “report card” by researchers at William & Mary’s...
rain

Study Finds Plants “Panic” When It Rains

To a plant, rain is life-sustaining water. So why has an international team of scientists made the surprising discovery that a plant’s reaction to...
pollinator

Little Lizard Discovered As New African Pollinator

  Flowers are all about marketing. From colors, scent, and physical structure (like the exact weight a petal will hold), plants are meticulously designed to...
diseases

Dogs Sniff Out Plant Disease To Save Florida Farms

  Imagine if bringing your furry best friend along to a job site also helped you diagnose plant and tree diseases in the landscape! For...
curb appeal

Curb Appeal Now Has A Number Value

  Landscapers and realtors have always known there is true economic value—not just aesthetic value—in curb appeal. But unlike other home improvements (according to a...
fire

Australian Bush Fires: A Tragic Reminder To Use Landscape Equipment Safely

  It’s very difficult to watch news on the Australian bush fires and see the tragic toll it’s taking on lives, homes, animals, and the...
corpse flower

Largest Ever Bloom Recorded Last Week, But It’s Stinky!

    With December holidays over, January seems to be starting off with a nod to Halloween in Indonesia. According to the Natural Resources and Conservation...
living shoreline

Living Shorelines: New Opportunities For Landscapers

  An interesting sea change is taking place regarding shorelines and it could be a growth area for ecologically-minded landscapers. Last week, the House passed...
cranberries

Cranberries: A Rare American Native Fruit for Thanksgiving

If there’s a staple to the Thanksgiving meal besides turkey, it would be cranberries. How did this come to be? Because cranberries are one...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

Featured Videos

[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.

Arbor Day: Canopy Report Reveals America’s Favorite Tree & More

On this Arbor Day 2024, did you know that If trees could talk, Americans would want them to sound like Morgan Freeman? This and more serious statistics can be found in the "The Canopy Report," a new consumer report on how America sees trees by The Arbor Day Foundation.
Husqvarna Chainsaws

Husqvarna Launches New Game-Changing Innovation In Chainsaws

The new T542i XP® and 542i XP® chainsaws from Husqvarna feature game changing features and benefits for tree and landscape professionals.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
Lakeside Landscape Project:

Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.