Tag: drought

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New Study Shows 57% Decline In Western Bumble Bee—And Why

  The western bumble bee was once common in western North America, but increasing temperatures, drought, and pesticide use have contributed to a 57% decline...

Recent CA Storms Won’t End Water Crisis Say Experts

California continues to battle a series of significant storms, bringing much needed rain to the entire state, but not solving the ongoing water crisis....

Southern Californians Urged To Reassess Winter Irrigation Needs & Non-Functional Turf

Regional Drought Emergency declared. Preparing for a fourth consecutive dry year, last week Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors declared a Regional Drought Emergency for...
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2022 U.S. Winter Outlook: How Busy Will You Be? 

Wondering how busy the snow and ice management part of your business might be this winter? A wet winter is predicted for many northern...
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Minnesota “Lawns To Legumes” Accepting Applications

Minnesota landscapers, heads up! Here's something to make your clients aware of: The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is once again...
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CA Announces New Water Strategy: 500M Sq. Ft Of Turf To Be Converted By...

Late last week, Governor Newsom of California announced a new comprehensive water supply strategy focusing on accelerated infrastructure projects that would better prepare the...
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Drought, Lawn Removal, & Landscape Watering Survey Released

Nearly 20% of U.S. homeowners with water restrictions have removed lawns, according to a just-released survey from Rachio, a manufacturer of smart irrigation controllers....
Turf June 2022 Issue

Turf June 2022 Issue

Editor's Letter: June 2022 Issue Not A Drop To Drink I could fill this Editor’s Letter with scary statistics about water shortages and drought, but unless...

The Drought-Wise Landscaper

Strategies from a California landscaper and irrigation expert. For the third time in the state’s history, California is facing a water crisis that reaches far...
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Cali in Crisis: Water Agencies Call for Immediate & Long-Term Action

California water agencies form the group, Solve The Water Crisis. A newly formed statewide education effort, Solve the Water Crisis, was launched this past April...

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,...
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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?
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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.
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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™.