Tag: climate change
A Vegas Ban On “Useless” Grass? What It Really Means
Is there such a thing as “useless” grass? Officials from the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), which serves a drought–prone area, think there is....
The Irish Turf Controversy
Today is St. Patrick's Day, and with a name like Turf, we can't help but report on the controversial state of Irish turf. In...
8 Climate-Smart Plants For Northern New England
As every landscaper knows, factors like humidity, rainfall, and length of seasons determine what to plant and when to plant it. But what do...
Turf Fall 2020 Issue
Editor's Letter: Shifting Gears
Autumn is a time of transition. Even more so for landscapers. For many, it means getting ready to run a completely...
Earth Day 2020: Pandemic Prevention & The Environment
This year's Earth Day is a strange one. As the world deals with the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been bright spots...
Can Ponds Help Fight Climate Change?
We've all heard about planting trees to combat climate change. But Mike Jeffries, an associate professor of ecology at Northumbria University in Newcastle, U.K.,...
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...
How Green Is Your Scene? A Pew Report On Climate Change Attitudes
Is climate change affecting the way you do business? Or client concerns and expectations? According to a report released November 25 by Pew Research...
July’s Heat Broke Global Records
Despite the debate over global warming in the U.S., most landscapers would agree that designing landscapes to withstand weather extremes, such as heat and...
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,...
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...
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Arborjet | Ecologel To Visit Cornell University To Treat Historic Ash Trees
Arborjet | Ecologel will donate injection treatments and training to Cornell University staff and students as part of Saving America's Iconic Trees program.
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Many common landscaping plants can be harmful invasives. Here’s what to avoid—and native alternatives.
Bobcat Exhibit At National Inventors Hall Of Fame Museum
Bobcat history will be on display at the National Inventors Hall Of Fame Museum. The NIHF exhibit will feature one of the first 10 compact loaders built in the late 1950s by the Keller brothers.
Managing An Eco-Campus In The Heart Of A City
The Dell Health District at The University of Texas at Austin is a gold standard of sustainability.