Tag: Keeping It Green

Follow 30-plus-year industry veteran and editor-at-large Ronnie Hall’s weekly blog as he shares insights on green industry trends.

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Judge Says TruGreen Can Keep Callin’

I just won another 3-day, 2-night vacation to the Bahamas. I think it’s the fourth or fifth such vacation I’ve won these past three...

The Unappreciated Difference Between Labor and Employees

I’ve always been an employee and never an employer. I’ve worked for small family-owned businesses and within large national corporations. I feel confident that...

Anti-Lawn Care Ban in Maryland Leaves Industry Seeking Answers

Outmanned and outgunned. Is that a fair assessment of the failure of professional turf care providers and their allies to stop an industry-damaging anti-lawn...
Camera Views

Always Keep Your Promises, Cameras or No Cameras

Many of us baby boomers fondly remember Allen Funt’s “Candid Camera” television show. The half-hour program ran through the 1960s and 1970s, and was...

Why Irrigation Must Finally Enter the 21st Century

A six-question conversation with Chris Spain of HydroPoint.

Heads Up, Here Comes El Niño

Weather experts say this El Niño could be one of the strongest ever recorded.
As Our World Shrinks, Our Opportunities Expand

As Our World Shrinks, Our Opportunities Expand

One of my favorite movies is “The Incredible Shrinking Man.” I saw it as a boy and returned to it on DVD a year...
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I Think We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Truck

I am an inveterate DIYer. I gained that disgusting habit long ago as the teenage owner of a ’51 Ford Custom. That jet-black, two-door was...

Smartphone app from OSHA for heat safety

OSHA offers a smartphone app, available in both English and Spanish, that workers can use to calculate the heat index at their worksite. It’s...

Peer Groups are Powerful Business Builders – Fun Too!

Want a sure-fire, time-tested way to improve your landscape company and have more fun, too? It’s simple: Hook up with the owners or key managers...
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.
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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.

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®.
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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.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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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.