Landscape ManagementApr 29, 2013
SAN ANTONIO — Michael Spector, a reporter and author of the book “Denialism,” expressed his concern about the public’s fear of science including vaccinations and…
Arsenic is a natural element and a deadly one if ingested. Lead, which is certainly natural, can do incredible harm, especially to youngsters. Even common…
I’m not sure how accurate these averages or how they were obtained, but here goes anyway. My guess is that they’re greatest value lies in…
We were saddened today to learn of the death of James Richard Brooks, 69. A note from Tom Delaney of the Professional Land Care Network…
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is announcing a “Be Green Organic Yards NY” program that will reward businesses that do not use…
KEY WEST, FL — Landscapers can be very creative as evidenced by John Mumford who teamed with artist Rick Worth and a handful of helpers…
OK, what's the proper protocol? Do we salute our lawn care provider first and pay later, or pay them first and then salute?The new American…
I take a pair of kitchen scissors and cut fresh leaf lettuce from a large clay planter in our backyard whenever the wife or I…
Phil Fogarty, owner of Crowley’s Weed Man, Euclid, OH, got a great shoutout from Readers Digest in its June issue. The magazine praised Fogarty for…
Who says a tiny mowing/maintenance operation can’t compete against the big guys?Not 17-year-old Marty Walleser, founder and sole employee of M’s Lawn Care. Marty, who…
Finally a movie about us landscapers. And a darn good one too, we've read.And if you've ever worked on a mowing crew you know that…
Here are two more tragic reasons why we must provide ongoing safety training if we own or manage a landscape, tree or lawn service business…
As landscape professionals, you may be faced with questions regarding pesticides and the effectiveness of the tools you use every day. It’s important to be…
My wife Vicky and two of her close friends signed up for rain barrels more than a month ago, sent in their $45 payments to…
Begins my 26th year reporting on the Green Industry and my wonder grows at the incredible diversity of ecosystems, both natural and manmade, that give…
LM Staff and LM StaffAug 7, 2012
HERNDON, VA — Becoming Landscape Industry Certified is more convenient than ever as testing events heat up for the summer. The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)…
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is the poster child for conserving its fresh water reserves. Since 1984 the city’s population grew 65% to more…
Park Director David Fey, left, and Mirrorscapes owner Chuck Miller, rightTucked on the edge of the tiny village of Tarlton in central Ohio is 29-acres…
On a perfect May day in 2009 we spent an afternoon with Michaela Miller and Steve Sadler on their property located on the bank of…
Pity the National Park Service (NPS). One of its tasks (perhaps its most visible) is maintaining healthy attractive turfgrass on the National Mall in Washington…
Pink tractors?OK, maybe not such a good idea in the landscape trade. Or maybe they are. Who can tell?But Paige McClure loves hers and we…
((Image courtesy San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity)Earlier this year Pierre Sprinkler & Landscape volunteers partnered with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity in landscaping…
Roberta Hershon, founder of Hope in BloomIt’s April 2, just 20 days before several thousand landscape and lawn workers and their families and friends, representing…
ARDSLEY, NY — This community of 4,900 on the southern edge of affluent Westchester County in the New York Metropolitan area likes things nice and…
