Tag: extreme weather

workplace violence

Listen Now: Climate Change’s Impact On Violence

A behavioral risk expert discusses how climate change is impacting human behavior, creating an increased risk of workplace violence.
Landscape Damage For Insurance Claims

Documenting Landscape Damage For Insurance Claims

When there’s loss, landscape insurance claims can be particularly difficult to navigate for both adjusters and claimants.
Disaster Response, Oregon Tool

Staying Sharp With Storm-Ready Chainsaws

The Disaster Response Team at Oregon Tool offers landscapers tips on how to keep their chainsaws ready to go at a moment's notice.
Turf August 2023 Issue

Turf August 2023 Issue

The Turf August 2023 issue provides the knowledge and tools landscapers need to create more resilient landscapes in the face of today's extreme weather.
Resilient Landscapes

Creating Resilient Landscapes

Ten months after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, what’s changing in landscape design? Lessons in creating resilient landscapes in the face of extreme weather.
Storm cleanup

Tree Services: Storm Prep & Cleanup

Lessons from Southwest Florida landscapers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Storm cleanup is a common task for landscapers nationwide. For Florida landscapers, though, the...
Christmas

Christmas Trees: The Season Prevails Despite Challenges

While getting our Christmas tree is usually a family event, this year I was simply too busy to come along. And it's usually a...
drought

Irrigation Restrictions Coming As West Battles Historic Drought

California and much of the western U.S. are entering a period of historic drought that experts say will stretch tight water supplies, increase wildfire...
hurricanes

Hurricane Season 2021: Predictions & Landscaping Tips

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season starts today, so what can we expect? NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic...
outdoor power equipment

Keep Your Outdoor Power Equipment Ready For Unpredictable Weather

Weather today can be challenging. With that in mind, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is reminding business owners that it’s important to make...
Autonomous Snow Plow

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.
Vulcan

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.

Featured Videos

[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®.
Stumpy

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.
spotted lanternfly nymphs

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.
Lakeside Landscape Project:

Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.
Mecalac Roadshow

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.