Phoenix Elementary School Wins “Our Winning Green Space” Contest
When Maxine O. Bush Elementary School Principal Leslie Saulsby learned about the Project EverGreen “Our Winning Green Space” contest, he decided to enter but never …
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Follow 30-plus-year industry veteran and editor-at-large Ronnie Hall’s weekly blog as he shares insights on green industry trends.
Antonio McDuffy Park’s Extreme Makeover Completed
Earlier this month, the dedication of Antonio McDuffy Park at the corner of W. Philadelphia St. and 3rd Ave. in Detroit marked the culmination of …
Rocket Community Fund Invests In Greener, Healthier Detroit
The Rocket Community Fund recently announced a $280,000 grant to Project EverGreen to support park renovation projects in Detroit. The donation is the largest received …
EcoMIGHT Introduces Alternative Organic Weed And Grass Killer
A new organic weed and grass killer, Whack Out Weeds! (W.O.W.), is now available from EcoMIGHT. W.O.W., an alternative solution to toxic chemicals in weed …
Village Green Launches “100 Years, 100 Trees” Campaign
Village Green, a Detroit-based property management company serving more than 90 cities throughout the U.S., has kicked off a major community service initiative by partnering …
Bartlett Tree Experts Will Distribute 21,000 Trees For Arbor Day
This Friday, April 26, 2019, is Arbor Day and to celebrate Bartlett Tree Experts will give away 21,000 tree seedlings in communities across the U.S. …
The Toro Company Launches Land. Water. Thrive. Initiative
With a commitment to helping its customers and communities worldwide enhance the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land, The Toro Company has introduced its …
Don’t Guess When Making Spring Insect Treatments
Neonicotinoids became popular with lawn care pros in the 1990s with the release of imidacloprid (Merit). In the following decade, other products from the same …
Strong Market Bodes Well For Landscaping In 2018
Single-family housing starts are strong across all regions in the nation, reported the U.S. Census Bureau on February 16. This is good news for professional …
Should You Raise Prices Or Not? Do Both!
One of the questions owners of green industry service companies ask themselves every year is: “Should I raise or lower my prices?” Obviously, when the …
Personality Testing: Something To Consider
Have you ever taken a personality test? I did, actually several tests. I recently spent a lunch hour taking online tests. It was an interesting …
Neonics Remain Under Fire In Canada, Europe
The controversy over pesticide use and pollinator health shows few signs of abating.
Learning How To Build A Dream Leadership Team With Jeffrey Scott
Economic indicators point to strong consumer demand for green industry services again in 2018. But even in strong markets and operating in favorable economic conditions, …
The Robotic Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting For
Sidewalk-clearing SnowBot Pro is coming to the market for the 2018-2019 snow season.