Dillon StewartAug 16, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army published the Clean Water Rule, which the EPA says will protect drinking water for more than…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Washington, D.C.-based Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) issued a statement about the glyphosate rating by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Combination products continue to be the future of turf herbicides. When it comes to turf herbicide product selection, lawn care applicators have noticed some changes—and…
LM StaffAug 16, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for the 2015 WaterSense Partner of the Year awards through April 3. All applicants must have…
Sarah PfleddererNov 3, 2023
As part of the story “Tier 4: What you need to know,” published in the January 2015 issue of LM, here we shed light on…
As part of the story "Tier 4: What you need to know," published in the January 2015 issue of LM, here's the anticipated health benefits…
A comprehensive look at the Tier 4 standards and how they affect landscape equipment owners and operators. You purchase a piece of compact construction equipment,…
Sabeena HickmanNov 9, 2023
You’ve no doubt heard about beekeepers in the U.S. and Europe experiencing bee colony die-offs. It’s somewhat of a mystery why this is happening; although,…
Moss Melt Concentrate, Moss and Algae Herbicide received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for use on roofs, lawns, turf, and outdoor surfaces and structures. The…
If the proposed revision to the definition of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) were enacted, landscape professionals and homeowners might need to get a…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency bestowed the 2014 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year award to HydroPoint Data Systems, marking the first time a smart…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named the Irrigation Association (IA) the 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year. In 2013,…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the public comment period on “Waters of the U.S.,” a proposed regulation under the Clean Water Act (CWA),…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) came to a settlement with DuPont for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). DuPont will…
Gregg RobertsonNov 3, 2023
The class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids have been a boon to the landscape management industry. Chemically similar to nicotine, the “neonics” are effective and…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Smart irrigation proponents advocate for Smart Irrigation Month in 2014 and beyond. Jeremy Hunt was an early proponent of water conservation. As a student at…
Stay Green, based in Santa Clarita, Calif., has launched propane-powered mowers that reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The $300,000 initiative includes the addition of 35…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) joined the Pollinator Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems. As part of its…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) set off a firestorm of protest, especially with farmers, when on April…
Hendrix Progressive Fuel Technologies is now offering propane conversion kits. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-certified kits are available for nine engines in three block sizes,…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
A new proposed rule published in the Federal Register April 21 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers could…
April is National Lawn Care Month, which is fitting because it puts front and center our most popular landscape feature, residential lawns. They cover up…
The Irrigation Association (IA) expounded on the contrasts and benefits of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design v4 (LEED) rating program…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Irrigation and landscape pros can brighten their futures by acting as resources to water quality managers. The green infrastructure movement is growing in communities throughout…
