Tag: plants

Turf August 2024 Issue

Turf August 2024 Issue: Weather Xtremes

With a focus on extreme weather, the Turf August 2024 issue takes a look at preventing erosion, firewise landscaping, weathering turf diseases, and more.
Harbor Wetland, National Aquarium, Baltimore

Plants, Patents & Partnerships: National Aquarium Unveils Harbor Wetland

Housing over 30,000 grasses and shrubs combined with water aeration technology, Harbor Wetland in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor promotes a strong ecosystem.
Turf June 2024 Issue

Turf June 2024 Issue: The Water Issue

With a focus on water, the Turf June 2024 issue features water-wise landscape design. Plus, franchise opportunities, mosquito control, and more.
Turf April 2024 Issue

Turf April 2024 Issue

With a focus on the Living Landscape, the Turf April 2024 issue features permaculture yards, natural pools, battery equipment, and green roofs. Plus, how to increase online leads.
Turf February 2024 Issue

Turf February 2024 Issue

Featuring the winner of the inaugural Turf Lawn Striping Contest, the February 2024 issue helps Green Industry professionals earn their stripes.
Vectorworks 2024

Vectorworks 2024 3 Blooms With Possibilities For Landscape Design

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the third update to its Vectorworks 2024 product line. In addition to performance improvements that elevate the overall quality of the software, the update also debuts a new integration with the online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster.
McKay Landscape Lighting

Lighting A Lush Landscape

A “Secret Garden” project focuses on plants as highlights.

Taking Root: A Landscape Love Story

Turf's editor recalls her first experience in the transformative power of plantings and the empowering nature of creating beauty.
Groundcovers

Groundcover Alternatives To Mulch 

Try these weed-smothering, attractive, spreading (but not invasive!) plants.   Who doesn’t want a garden that requires less weeding? For landscapers and their clients it means...
Turf August 2023 Issue

Turf August 2023 Issue

The Turf August 2023 issue provides the knowledge and tools landscapers need to create more resilient landscapes in the face of today's extreme weather.
Drought Tolerant Plants

The Best Drought & Flood Tolerant Plants

In an era of weather extremes, here are the best flood and drought tolerant plants for landscapes.

Turf June 2023 Issue

Exploring landscaping in the era of drought or deluge, the Turf June 2023 issue — The Water Issue — focuses on water conservation, irrigation, sustainable solutions, and more.
invasive plants

Are You Planting Invasives? Here’s Some Alternatives

Many common landscaping plants can be harmful invasives. Here’s what to avoid—and native alternatives.
Landscape As Ecosystem

The Landscape As Ecosystem

How to foster Nature’s inherent beauty— from small yards to large meadows.
Turf April 2023

Turf April 2023 Issue

The Turf April 2023 Issue focuses on sustainability: Landscape as ecosystem, OPE battery power, gas vs. electric landscape equipment, and more!
new plants 2023

New Plants & Ideas For 2023

New plants introduced each year help landscapers push the envelope of design. Here are award-winning, trialed, top choices for 2023.
Turf February 2023 Issue

Turf February 2023 Issue

The Turf February 2023 issue focuses on buying new mowers, top marketing strategies for the year ahead, best plant choices for Spring, and more!

Can Plants Help With COVID-19 Treatment?

Here's news for all you plant enthusiasts: Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that plants could...
Purdue Plant Doctor

Purdue’s Plant Doctor Helps Identify, Diagnose, & Report Pests

  Now there's a new tool to help diagnose landscape plant problems. The Purdue Plant Doctor website, co-created by Purdue University professors Cliff Sadof and...
Drought BWSR

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...
Firewise Landscaping

Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock Scholarship

Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

Featured Videos

[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
Green Roof Installation

Green Roof Installation

Why limit your landscaping services? Take them to greater heights.
snow removal, insurance coverage

Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
snowstorms

Compact Cleanup Solutions

In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.