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Landscapers Reveal Their Employee Bonuses

Question: How much do you give for employee bonuses? With the crazy COVID year we’ve had, things may have changed. I normally do 1%...

8 Climate-Smart Plants For Northern New England

As every landscaper knows, factors like humidity, rainfall, and length of seasons determine what to plant and when to plant it. But what do...
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A Hanukkah Tribute To “Faithful” Plants & Gardens

Can plants and gardens represent faith? Initially it might seem an obscure concept, but then consider the prevalence of clovers for St. Patrick's Day,...

Turf 2020 Landscaper Gift Guide

If the Grinch was a year, it would be 2020. But it shouldn’t stop you from giving a gift to all those deserving landscape...
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A Story Of Cranberries & Conservation

Feeling a bit stuffed full of turkey, stuffing, and cranberries from yesterday's Thanksgiving feast? Did you know cranberries are one of only three fruits...
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Thankful For Your Family…. Business?

As we approach Thanksgiving, one thing we are often most thankful for is our family. But when it comes to a family business... well,...
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Lawn and Landscape Society Conference Scheduled For February

The Lawn and Landscape Society Conference powered by KOHLER® will be taking place at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, MS, February 22-24,...
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Fires Close In Near Oregon’s Top Nursery Production Area

  We've all been hearing about the devastating fires rampaging through the West. And wholesale tree grower J. Frank Schmidt & Son.,Co, based in Boring,...

NALP Report: How Are Landscapers Faring In 2020?

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) conducted a survey last month of 170 landscape contractor companies to see how their businesses were faring...
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Great American Outdoors Act Signed; Will Fund National Parks

  The Great American Outdoors Act was signed last week, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). This new law will permanently and...
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Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
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Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
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Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.
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Mecalac Announces Return Of The North American Roadshow

Mecalac expands its North American Roadshow to include nine stops within the Southeastern and Northeastern U.S.