Storm cleanup

Tree Services: Storm Prep & Cleanup

Lessons from Southwest Florida landscapers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Storm cleanup is a common task for landscapers nationwide. For Florida landscapers, though, the...
Groundcovers

Groundcover Alternatives To Mulch 

Try these weed-smothering, attractive, spreading (but not invasive!) plants. Who doesn’t want a garden that requires less weeding? For landscapers and their clients it means...
tree scale

Scaling Back Tree Scale

Improve control with identification, timing, and pesticide selection. Although visible only as small bumps on leaves, twigs, and branches, scale insects are one of the...
Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop

Mission Unstoppable: Women In Trees

In 2009, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, and Rebecca Seibel established the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop (WTCW) with a goal to create a safe,...
Tree Selection

Tree Selection For Wind, Salt & Fire Risks

Climate extremes and storms seem to increasingly dominate headlines. Drought, forest fires, hurricanes, and flooding are just a few of the weather-related crises we...
tree care equipment

Get Equipped: Tree Care

Take a look at this assortment of tree care equipment that can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. Notch Flow Rope...
Doug Tallamy

Why Mighty Oaks Should Be On Your Planting List

To many, Doug Tallamy needs no introduction. A renowned ecologist, his 2020 NY Times Best Seller, Nature’s Best Hope, showed homeowners how to turn...
Transplant Trees

Improving Transplant Success Of Container-Grown Trees

Cregg and Rouse are involved in a research project at Michigan State University on “Improving transplant success of container-grown landscape trees.” Here are some...
Tree Care

Tree Services: Taking Tree Care To New Heights

EDITOR'S LETTER As an editor, you simply can’t be planning a main issue on Sustainable Landscaping and a special issue on Tree Care without Dr....
Map-based software

Win More Work With This Tree Tech

One of the best opportunities to differentiate your tree care services to potential clients is with a strong proposal. This small window of time...

Snow Season Isn’t Over. The Timeline For Next Winter’s Success Starts Now.

ICYMI: Ah, the arrival of Spring and end of snow season! Think again! In Turf's August 2022 issue, Phil Sexton, director for WIT Advisers,...
liquids snow services

Achieving Liquidity In Snow Services

ICYMI: Winter's not done with us yet--which means salting, spreading, and plowing aren't done with us yet either. Find out how John Langton's crew...

It’s The Earliest Spring In 40 Years In Some U.S. Regions

Some regions of the U.S. are experiencing an early Spring by as much as three weeks. Will it affect landscape pest control timing?
shade

Best Selling Landscape Plants & Trees From GoMaterials

In 2022, GoMaterials helped source thousands of plants and trees for hundreds of landscaping projects. Here's the favorites.
10 World Trade

Landscape At 10 World Trade Receives SITES Precertification

BrightView is the landscape contractor for the prestigious SITES precertified grounds at Boston's 10 World Trade Center.

John Deere Showcases Latest Technology Offerings

John Deere's technology highlights include: standard EZ Grade on P-Tier small dozers; advanced vision and object detection; and SmartWeigh™.