Tag: drought

Pools-Versus-Lawns Narrative Way Off Base

Want to conserve water on your California landscape? Take out your lawn and replace it with a swimming pool. The California Pool & Spa...

California Synthetic Turf Bill Shot Down

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would place a temporary ban on the installation of athletic turf and playground surfacing containing recycled scrap tires...
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What Happens In California Doesn’t Stay in California

Hey wake up America. We can’t afford to ignore California anymore, not that we ever could. To twist a phrase often seen on T-shirts...

California Registers Scotts Surfactant For Homeowner Use

SACRAMENTO, Calif — The California Department of Food and Agriculture approved the registration for Scotts EveryDrop, a watering agent to be marketed and sold...

Ugliest Yard Contestants Need Your Help — Pronto

Do you want to see ugly as in dog-butt ugly? I’m referring to the winners and contestants of the recent “Ugliest Yard Contest” sponsored...

5 Tips To Keep Lawns Alive During A Drought

There's a lot of pressure on people to give up their lawns for the drought, but you don't have to scrap it completely to...

It’s All About The Water

Different turf management programs have different approaches to water use. During most years in New England, less rainfall in the summer coupled with heat...

ICC Resources In Place To Support Critical Water Issues In The West

The International Code Council and its Family of Companies have several resources available to assist jurisdictions, manufacturers and the public with critical water issues...

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Leads to More Hires in California

MODESTO, Calif. - Selling drought-resistant plants and shrubs makes for a drought-resistant business, as some area nurseries can attest. Current water restrictions imposed by the...

California-Based Landscaper Ripping Lawns Out for Free

A Modesto-based landscaper is continuing to provide what he sees an essential service in drought-ridden California. What used to be a Manteca homeowner’s putting green...
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.
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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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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.
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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.