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RISE Comments on White House Pollinator Strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment supports the goals of improving pollinator health and habitat contained in today’s White House...
Pricing Irrigation Maintenance Services

Pricing Irrigation Maintenance Services

One-third of all residential water is used by landscape irrigation systems, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some experts estimate that 50 percent...

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...

Lowe’s to Phase Out Neonicotinoids, Treated Plants After Investor Campaign

Home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced it will phase out the sale of neonicotinoid insecticides from its stores and work with its suppliers...

EPA Announces it is Unlikely to Approve New Outdoor Neonicotinoid Pesticide Uses

As part of EPA's ongoing effort to protect pollinators, the Agency has sent letters to registrants of neonicotinoid pesticides with outdoor uses informing them...
Irrigation Auditing

Irrigation Auditing: Tighten Up

The importance of efficient irrigation in landscape management grows day by day with many parts of the country being in extreme drought. Another factor influencing...
Weeds on the Move

Weeds On The Move

Weeds are the bane of lawn care operators (LCOs) whose livelihoods depend on providing customers with expanses of uniformly green, weed-free turfgrass. When weeds...

RISE Holds Annual Golf Industry Issues Breakfast

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) held its annual Industry Issues Breakfast for members and golf course superintendents at...

UMass Turf Urges LCOs to Stay Abreast of Nutrient Regs

AMHERST, Mass. — The University of Massachusetts Turfgrass Program advises all agricultural producers as well as turf and landscape practitioners in the Commonwealth of...

RISE President Talks IPM, Benefits on NPR Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pesticide resistance is a serious concern for everyone involved in the pest control discussion-homeowners, farmers, pest control operators, environmentalists and others,...
snow and ice management equipment

Get Equipped: Snow And Ice Management Equipment

This assortment of snow and ice management equipment can improve and add value to the professional services you offer your company’s clients.
Benchmarking Your Snow Business

Benchmarking Your Snow Business

Benchmarking is an essential process that allows your company to measure actual performance and compare it to goals or established key performance indicators.

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ESCS aggregates

Making Soil A Stormwater Sponge

Engineering soil with ESCS aggregates can can help keep rainfall onsite, reduce erosion, and enhance plantings.
Taking Root

Arborjet Announces $10,000 Taking Root Scholarship Winners

Students Taylor Sirios of Massachusetts and Natniel Zemede of California are each receiving $10,000 Taking Root Scholarships from Arborjet/Ecologel.
Uline Landscape

Landscape Beauty Beyond The Warehouse

Uline views landscape as an extension of company culture: Its 13 campuses are designed for the enjoyment of employees and visitors.
permeable road

Paving The Way To A Better Community

Permeable paver roads have brought aesthetics, flexibility, and sustainability to Alys Beach for nearly 20 years.