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Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica)

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These medium-sized shade trees reach a height of 40 to 65 ft., usually with a broad, round crown. They are relatively pest free and resistant…

David Austin roses available in the U.S.

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Briggs Tree Company, Inc. has announced the addition of exclusive David Austin roses that are new to the United States to its spring 2011 inventory.…

2011 Athletic Field Maintenance Forums schedule announced

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BLOOMINGTON, MN — This year marks the fifth annual Athletic Field Maintenance Forums hosted by The Toro Company, Diamond Pro and Beacon Athletics. The Forums are a series of…

SFMANJ opposes sports fields bill in New Jersey

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PENNSVILLE, NJ — The following is a statement released by the Sports Field Managers of New Jersey (SFMANJ). Our primary goals include the improved safety, playability,…

More best practices from Mark Carrico

Where do you have the most success in terms of bidding and profitability? “The larger jobs that we bid are the most competitive. That’s probably…

NFL players say grass still best

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By: Ron Hall NFL players overwhelmingly prefer to play on natural grass, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) "2010 Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey" for 2010 reaffirms. This shouldn’t come…

Grass Stitcher

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The Grass Stitcher lets you inexpensively repair bare spots in your lawn quickly and easily. This revolutionary eco-lawn tool works right through dead grass, and…

Parker Hannifin Corp.

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The new Compact Spiral hose offers 5,000- (Model 787TC) and 6,000-psi (Model 797TC) hose performance in a compact design to deliver measurably greater routing, installation,…

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Grasshopper Mower

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Model 226V, part of Grasshopper's new, cost-effective line of mowers, offers commercial power, a perfect cut, smooth handling and full-size features. Mow up to 5…

FMC

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Talstar EZ Granular insecticide featuring Verge granule technology is now available. The clay-based granule breaks down quickly to release the active ingredient and disappear into…

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Apricot’

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Benary’s Gaillardia ‘Arizona Apricot’ is an AAS Flower Winner for 2011. Judges noted the apricot flower color of the 3 to 3 1/2 in. daisy-like…

LebanonTurf

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LebanonTurf has reintroduced its line of Roots iron chelated products as part of a comprehensive approach to improved turf health. Following a routine EPA regulatory…

Nobody asked me, but . . .

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By: Ron Hall Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The incidence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased…

Underhill International

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A new custom-designed, stainless steel Turf Box houses the company’s long-throw Mirage-125 sprinklers, typically installed around the perimeter of synthetic sports fields to cool down…

Seeking the truest measure of synthetic turf’s benefits versus turfgrass

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By: Ron Hall Every week it seems new uses are being found for artificial turf, which now covers horse tracks, dog runs, home lawns (including backyard…

STMA set for January in Austin, Texas

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LAWRENCE, KS — Taking place Jan. 11-15, 2011, in Austin, TX, the SportsTurf Managers Association's annual conference focuses on providing solutions and new ideas for…

Observations from the Peanut Gallery

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By: Ron Hall Most of you probably aren’t old enough to remember the Peanut Gallery. In the 1950s the Peanut Gallery was the small group of…

Girls just want to have fun, too . . . just like the guys

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By: Ron Hall As I was riding my bicycle near our local high school on a recent afternoon I saw something I hadn’t seen before. It…

The many ways lawns help our environment

By: Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International When USA Today ran an article on Aug. 17, 2010 titled, “Out of Fashion: Green Lawns”, Turfgrass Producers International felt a need to…

Ornamental opportunities

Your clients may not know the difference between herbaceous perennials and woody ornamentals, but they know what they want. Creating educated landscape customers is a…

What do you consider a fair price for water?

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By: Ron Hall “ Nothing is more useful than water: but it will purchase scarce anything; scarce anything can be handed in exchange for it. A…

La Bamba Copperleaf Plant

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The La Bamba Copperleaf Plant (Acalypha wilkesiana) adds foliage interest to the landscape. It can be planted in beds, or in containers and is adaptable…

Sod harvested at TPI Summer Conference beautifies village park

By: Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International NEW YORK, NY — When Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) held its Summer Convention here, July 26 – 29 and its…

NCSU Turfgrass Field Day set for August

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ACKSON SPRINGS, NC — The 2010 North Carolina State University Turfgrass Field Day will take place Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

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