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As sustainable water use becomes more top of mind for customers, one option you can present is incorporating rainwater harvesting to supplement their irrigation usage. Rainwater collection can help reduce stormwater runoff and has fewer contaminants compared to surface and ground waters. How much water a client can expect to collect and be able to […]
In response to drought conditions, many municipalities have rolled out water restrictions that result in tree deaths and increase the heat island effect as they label turfgrass and green spaces as part of the problem. Recognizing this challenge for the irrigation and landscape industry, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Hunter Industries, Rain […]
Klausing Group, PBC, based in Lexington, Kentucky, has always believed that businesses can be a force for good. They decided to take that belief one step further by becoming a Certified B Corporation. CEO Roscoe Klausing announced his companyās decision to pursue B Corp certification at Leaders Forum in 2023 as part of their strategy […]
Manufacturers are currently in pursuit of battery cell technology that will allow them to provide faster charging times for landscape companies. As technology advances, below are some of the areas to be mindful of as you scale with battery power and what to expect in the near future. Faster Charging Considerations One of the […]
As more landscape companies move to integrating battery-powered equipment into their operations, the question of where the technology will evolve in the next few years is on everyone’s mind. āThat is the question of the century that we’re all trying to answer,ā says Todd Zimmerman, SVP of dealer sales, operations and product atĀ Kress. āFrom a […]
This library in New Canaan, Connecticut, has been at the center of the community since 1877. About 10 years ago, the leaders of the library began exploring ways to make the property more nature-centric to connect visitors with their natural surroundings. Years of planning led them to create a landscape that encourages outdoor learning and […]
As landscape professionals, you have a greater appreciation for the various species of turfgrass, but do you know what it takes to breed specific cultivars with traits like drought or disease resistance? Susana Milla-Lewis, a professor of turfgrass breeding & genetics at North Carolina State University, found out what a labor of love turfgrass breeding […]
Choosing to provide organic services for your clients is not something that should be tacked on at a whim. Executing an organic lawn care program profitably requires a focus on soil health, thoughtful logistics, and effective consumer education. Building Your Organic Lawn Care Program Depending on whether you are opting to create an organic program […]
As the terms ānaturalā and āorganicā become more common in grocery stores, it is also sparking consumer interest in finding organic lawn care services as well. However, does that interest translate into actual profits? Dive into some of the reasons to consider creating organic lawn care, as well as the customer education required to be […]
ISA Certified Arborist Jay Judd always had a love for working outdoors, but it wasnāt until he was introduced to the mountain pine beetle that he became aware of the field of arboriculture. Twenty-four years ago, Judd started in the green industry working for Conservation Corps through AmeriCorps in Flagstaff, Arizona. He would build trails […]
