Tag: University of Florida
Sentinel Gardens: Growing Native Trees In Foreign Lands To Predict Invasive Threats
Imagine a young red oak growing in an open meadow, its limbs reaching towards the bright October sky. As fall sets in, its broad...
Hurricane Season 2021: Predictions & Landscaping Tips
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season starts today, so what can we expect? NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic...
Neighborhood Influences On Water Conservation
Did you know "peer pressure" can affect lawn watering habits and conservation? University of Florida researcher Laura Warner studies the social behaviors that lead...
Isaias Clean-Up: Tree Evaluation After A Major Storm
As Hurricane Isaias wreaks havoc on the Eastern Seaboard, landscapers know that once the dust settles, they'll be involved in clean-up activities on client...
In Florida, CitraBlue St. Augustine Grass Hits The Market
The University of Florida's first turfgrass release in over a decade, CitraBlue™ St. Augustine grass is available for purchase throughout Florida.
Send In The Bugs! Brazilian Thrips Released To Fight Invasive Peppertree
Scientists from the University of Florida are betting on a tiny (.08 to .12 inches) winged insect to help protect the Florida Everglades. Why?...
Save Water During Shrub Establishment
By Ron Hall
Installing and maintaining woody ornamentals (shrubs) is a popular and profitable green industry service. Many of you landscape pros provide it as...
Snow Season Isn’t Over. The Timeline For Next Winter’s Success Starts Now.
ICYMI: Ah, the arrival of Spring and end of snow season! Think again! In Turf's August 2022 issue, Phil Sexton, director for WIT Advisers,...
Achieving Liquidity In Snow Services
ICYMI: Winter's not done with us yet--which means salting, spreading, and plowing aren't done with us yet either. Find out how John Langton's crew...
It’s The Earliest Spring In 40 Years In Some U.S. Regions
Some regions of the U.S. are experiencing an early Spring by as much as three weeks. Will it affect landscape pest control timing?
Best Selling Landscape Plants & Trees From GoMaterials
In 2022, GoMaterials helped source thousands of plants and trees for hundreds of landscaping projects. Here's the favorites.
Landscape At 10 World Trade Receives SITES Precertification
BrightView is the landscape contractor for the prestigious SITES precertified grounds at Boston's 10 World Trade Center.
John Deere Showcases Latest Technology Offerings
John Deere's technology highlights include: standard EZ Grade on P-Tier small dozers; advanced vision and object detection; and SmartWeigh™.