Tag: Turf April 2022

Spring overseeding

Successful Turfgrass Seeding & Fertilization

Aside from trying to thicken-up a lawn, are there other reasons for doing a Spring overseeding? One big reason for overseeding is to adjust...
Powershed

UT Turf Manager Co-Invents Solar Charging Solution For Robotic Mowers

Former University of Tennessee Turf Manager, Matthew Layne, co-invents Powershed to solve a groundskeeping issue. The tech is already being successfully used at an...
Yard Waste Recycling

Soil Sustainability: Yard Waste Recycling

Bill Adams, Jr., owner of Southern Landscape Pros in Willow Spring, NC, has always loved the outdoors. “Even as a kid, it seemed like...
Landscaper Workwear

5 Trends In Landscaper Workwear

Look for more outdoor brands, style versatility, and breathable rainwear this season. What’s trending when it comes to workwear and gear for landscaping professionals? The...
Workwear and Gear

Get Equipped: Workwear And Gear

This assortment of workwear and gear can help improve comfort and performance while you provide professional lawn care and landscaping services. Sugar River by Gemplers...
Tree Selection

Tree Selection For Wind, Salt & Fire Risks

Climate extremes and storms seem to increasingly dominate headlines. Drought, forest fires, hurricanes, and flooding are just a few of the weather-related crises we...
tree care equipment

Get Equipped: Tree Care

Take a look at this assortment of tree care equipment that can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. Notch Flow Rope...
Doug Tallamy

Why Mighty Oaks Should Be On Your Planting List

To many, Doug Tallamy needs no introduction. A renowned ecologist, his 2020 NY Times Best Seller, Nature’s Best Hope, showed homeowners how to turn...
Transplant Trees

Improving Transplant Success Of Container-Grown Trees

Cregg and Rouse are involved in a research project at Michigan State University on “Improving transplant success of container-grown landscape trees.” Here are some...
Tree Care

Tree Services: Taking Tree Care To New Heights

EDITOR'S LETTER As an editor, you simply can’t be planning a main issue on Sustainable Landscaping and a special issue on Tree Care without Dr....
landscape safety

How Ruppert Landscape Creates A Culture Of Safety

In a Q&A session, Ruppert Landscape's Director of Safety & Risk discusses morning huddles, mentors, a 24/7 injury hotline, and more.
distracted driving

Cutting Down Distracted Driving

Lawn and landscape crews travel from site to site throughout the workday—and when doing so, they assume the duty of keeping themselves and others...
battery powered tools and equipment

Get Equipped: Battery Power

Take a look at this assortment of battery powered tools and equipment that can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. MICHELIN®...
robotics

The Robots Are Here!

But who’s using them and how? If you’re like a lot of lawn and landscape businesses right now, you might be standing on the other...
McCoy Horticultural Sustainability

Journey To Sustainability

Recently, I had a chance to reflect on my 30 years in the Green Industry. I was preparing a presentation and intended to speak...
landscape legislation

Bans, Laws, & Legislation

Various state and local legislation coming down the pipeline stand to have large impacts on the Green Industry and the day-to-day operations of lawn...
Turf April 2022 Issue

Turf April 2022 Issue

Editor's Letter: April 2022 Issue "It's not that easy being green." - Kermit The Frog Perhaps no one empathizes with Kermit right now better than lawn and...
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.