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Of Course There’s (Sort Of) A Barbie™ Landscaper!

Barbie
Looking for a Landscaper Barbie? The John Deere Barbie or Builder Barbie come pretty close!

The Best Drought & Flood Tolerant Plants

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

Keep Your Cool While Working Outdoors

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Summer’s clearly not done with us yet. As of this writing, record breaking temperatures were coming in 15˚ above average and spiking above 100˚ in searing heat from Texas across to Florida. For landscapers, this can be downright dangerous. Follow these heat safety measures, stay hydrated, and look into the ...

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.

My Backyard Bulletin: Would You Know This Trick To Save A Baby Squirrel?

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Would you know this trick to save a baby squirrel? Rescuing orphaned or injured wild animals is tricky. But getting this baby squirrel back to his nest was all about the audio!

PLOW: The Snowball Effect (August 2023 Issue)

PLOW August 2023
Today's weather makes snow and ice management seem more erratic than ever. The PLOW August 2023 issue helps you plan for the unknown.

Turf October 2023 Issue

Turf October 2023 Issue
From the latest in equipment to business expansion, the Turf October 2023 issue provides first-hand advice and knowledge from Green Industry experts.

Leave The Leaves? Yes & No. Here’s The Best Approach For Healthy Grass.

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Leave the leaves? Yes and no. Composting or mulching leaves in place avoids damage to turfgrass and enriches the soil while still avoiding the landfill.

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid, Of What Lurks In Lawns & Forests

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Be afraid, very afraid, of what might be lurking in the lawn! These fungi are scarier than blowing leaves for a client with an irate neighbor!

It’s World Soil Day! Here’s The Dirt

World Soil Day
World Soil Day (WSD), a program of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is held on December 5 every year (since 2014) in order to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. Over 95% of our ...