H-2B

Record High H-2B Demand; Less Than 25% Chance To Receive Workers

In an already difficult labor market, landscape companies currently have less than a 25% chance to access much-needed guest workers through the H-2B program....
Organics

Federal Legislation Aims To Ban Certain Pesticides

RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® joined more than 350 pesticide user organizations this week, sending a letter to all members of the...
Christmas

Christmas Trees: The Season Prevails Despite Challenges

While getting our Christmas tree is usually a family event, this year I was simply too busy to come along. And it's usually a...
rock salt

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...
infrastructure

The Infrastructure Act & New Landscape Opportunities

  The House of Representatives recently passed the bi-partisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes significant investments in the nation’s transportation, water,...
report

Jobber Report: Green Industry Growing But Labor Remains An Issue

A new report released from Jobber, a provider of home service management software, found the Green Industry has been resilient through the pandemic and...
pollinator

Pollinator Friendly Or Overgrown Mess? How One State Is Rethinking Property Codes

Are more naturalized yards that support pollinators becoming more acceptable? Or do we still embrace neighborhood standards—either formal or implied—that dictate a yard be...
pumpkin

The Quest For The Perfect Pumpkin

The quest for the perfect pumpkin each fall doesn’t start at the local patch. In fact, it starts up to 10 years prior for...
Ghost

NYC’s Ghost Forest Speaks To Ecosystem Restoration

There's just one month left to view a towering grove of spectral cedar trees in New York City's Madison Square Park, whose bare trunks...
squirrel

Nutty Squirrel Sabotages Chevy Truck…. For The 8th Time!

Landscapers know better than anyone the havoc that squirrels can wreak. They also know the sanctity of their pickup truck. So when this humorous...
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.

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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.
Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

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