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...
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...