Hitting The Road: Brine, Beets & Other Thanksgiving Treats
Chances are, there will be a lot of talk of brine this week. And while most conversations will focus on brining the turkey, landscapers...
Performing A Tree Species Analysis
Do your clients have too many of too few tree species? Probably. An overabundance of just a handful—such as elm, eucalyptus, Austrian pine,...
Fall Leaf Mulching
For those in landscaping, fall is one of the hardest working seasons of the year with shorter daylight hours, large projects wrapping up, and...
Chainsaw Maintenance Tips For Cold Weather Cutting
Fall and winter are approaching, and given current climate conditions, frigid temperatures are as unpredictable as ever. With harsh weather projected for 2021 and...
Handling Spotted Lanternfly On Client Properties
This week, I've got spotted lanternfly (SLF) on the brain. It's one thing to write about invasive pests in my job here at Turf,...
Summer Tree Watering: Measurable Tips For When & How Much
It's hot and dry and you suspect your client's trees need watering. But how do you know for sure, and how much water is...
6 Tips For Battling Armyworm Invasions In Lawns
Duke Myers, owner of Duke's Lawn Care in Wichita, KS, first became aware of armyworms in his service area when a friend sent...
August Declared “Tree Check Month” For Asian Longhorned Beetle
August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks. As a result, the U.S....
Landscape Workwear To Help Keep Your Cool
It’s that time of year when “working in the great outdoors” is not nearly as cool as it seemed in May. When temperatures and...
Worker Heat Safety Webinar From Magid
As excessive temperatures break records in the Northwest and advisories are in effect in the Northeast, dangerously hot weather is becoming more of an...