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Everybody wants to have a bright and healthy landscape. Vibrant landscapes are inviting and promote environmentally friendly practices. But selecting the right plants is an integral part of a landscape. By doing a little research, you can find out exactly what flowers, trees, and shrubs will look the best in your yard while factoring in […]
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Have you noticed a recent increase of woodpecker activity in your yard? Are they targeting one tree or several similar looking trees? If that’s the case and you live in an area with a known EAB infestation, your trees may be infested by this insect. EAB is an invasive species that targets ash trees. Ash
Is My Ash Tree Susceptible to EAB? Read More »
Some fast-growing trees can sprout upwards of two feet per year. And, some hungry deer can chomp off a good chunk of a tree in just a few months. In winter, a deer’s preferred meal is hard to come by. So naturally, they take a bite out of our trees when there’s not much else
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As the old saying goes, “the grass is always healthier when you mow it from different sides.” Well, OK. That’s not really how the cliché goes. But it is a good mantra to keep in mind before you mow your lawn. Read about why you absolutely should change up the route each time you mow.
Should I Alternate Directions Each Time I Mow? Read More »
Whether it’s a robin perched in the canopy singing a morning tune, or a hummingbird fluttering around tree flowers, the connection birds have with our plants can be truly beautiful. Or…it can get ugly. Woodpeckers love our trees too, but in this case the feeling isn’t mutual. These birds drill their beaks into a trunk
Can A Woodpecker Damage My Tree? Read More »
Planning to plant new trees or shrubs? Don’t forget to leave a little elbow room. Just like us, plants have to be mindful of their neighbors. That is, the other plants growing around them and other landscape elements that are sharing the territory—like utility lines, retaining walls and even your home. Read on to learn
How Much Space Should I Leave Between Trees – Helpful Tips & Tricks Read More »
If you’ve read up on the steps to repairing a topped tree, you know all about the important role pruning plays in the process. But it’s not just the act of pruning that helps a tree recover; the timing matters, too. For instance, how long after a tree is topped should you wait to start
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Kris Kiser, president of Turfmutt Foundation, adopted Mulligan. The TurfMutt Foundation, which promotes environmental stewardship, has a new spokesdog. Mulligan, a mixed breed puppy who was abandoned along with her siblings, was rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) and adopted by TurfMutt Foundation President Kris Kiser. Kiser adopted Mulligan in Louisville, KY last month
A New TurfMutt Environmental Spokesdog: Meet Mulligan! Read More »
Most regions of the U.S., with a few exceptions, have experienced their first frost of the season by now. And landscapers are among that select group of people for whom that first dip into freezing temperatures means more than just it’s going to be a chilly day. An avid gardener, I watch that daily high
Can I Still Plant? First Frost & Fall Establishment Read More »
For landscapers and others involved in outdoor work and snow removal, there is always plenty of annual winter preparation. But one thing that may be overlooked is the proper management of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in many diesel-powered trucks. Handling and storing DEF can be challenging in winter. Made from a mixture of technically
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On July 20, 2020, members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the horticulture team at Arlington National Cemetery will work together for NALP’s annual day of Renewal and Remembrance at this sacred site to perform maintenance and improvement on the grounds. As in past years, family members of NALP participants will also
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Country Clipper is pleased to celebrate 30 years of manufacturing joystick controlled zero-turn mowers. In 1989, Country Clipper developed the lawn and garden industry’s first joystick operated zero-turn mower and they remain the industry leader in manufacturing joystick operated machines today. Originally marketed under the Snapper brand name, Country Clipper officially launched the first joystick
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The latest season of “Military Makeover,” which debuts today on the Lifetime Network (check local listings for screening times), was sponsored by, and includes equipment from, CASE Construction Equipment. The show, hosted by Montel Williams, enlists “designers, contractors, landscapers and other home improvement professionals to transform the homes and lives of military families across the
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Photo by Sam Kittner/National Trust for Historic Preservation Five landscape architecture firms that will work to shape the future of the endangered National Mall Tidal Basin were recently announced by National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Trust for the National Mall, in partnership with the National Park Service. The 107 acre Tidal Basin was
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How did you get your first chainsaw from Husqvarna? Maybe it was a gift or a hand-me-down. Maybe you bought it for yourself and felt great as you opened the box. What model was it? Whatever your chainsaw story, Husqvarna wants to hear it by November 10!
Win A Chainsaw Photobook From Husqvarna Marking 60 Years Read More »
John Deere recently donated a new fleet of equipment to The Trust for the National Mall. The equipment will assist in maintaining the turf panels between the Capitol building and the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. John Deere has been providing equipment for use at the National Mall for the past six years. In the
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This fall, ECHO has introduced a new line of pressure washers designed to satisfy a wide range of needs for contractors. These models are durable and cost-effective — designed for maximum productivity and convenience. The new line of pressure washers, introduced in October 2019, include:PW-3200 (3,200 max PSI), featuring 212 cc engine displacement and 2.5
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At its annual dealer convention in Nashville, TN, Cub Cadet named two dealers for its 2019 National Retailer of the Year award — one with multiple locations and one with a single location. This honor is presented each year from a pool of 1,600 Cub Cadet dealers nationwide. It takes into account overall sales, customer
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By Cindy Haynes, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University There are many plants associated with Halloween. All sorts of pumpkins and gourds have been staples for Halloween decorations for decades. Black plants, thorny plants, or carnivorous plants are also used in Halloween decorations. But there are many other plants that could also be considered for
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Arborjet, a tree and plant health company, will be donating treatment to help the oldest tree in Buffalo, NY battle Anthracnose, commonly known as leaf blight. Leaf blight is a fungus that winters on twig tissue, causing leaf spots, considerable defoliation, and sometimes complete leaf loss. It weakens the tree and renders it more susceptible
Arborjet Donates Leaf Blight Treatment Of 250-Year-Old Tree Service Hampton Roads Read More »
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