Tag: Michigan

TruNorth Landscaping

Transforming Turf

TruNorth Landscape earned Gold in Residential Lawn Care from NALP for bringing the green back to this grass.
Lawn Striping Contest Winner, Orlando Chavez

Turf’s Lawn Striping Contest Winner: Orlando Chávez!

Hard work, creativity, and 532 votes combined to make Detroit resident Orlando Chávez the winner of the inaugural Turf Lawn Striping Contest!
Lawn Striping Contest Winner, Orlando Chavez

Ganador del concurso de rayado de césped de Turf: ¡Orlando Chávez!

El trabajo duro, la creatividad y los 532 votos le dan reconocimiento a este residente de Detroit.
minimum wage

Will You Be Affected By New Minimum Wage Increases?

Almost half of U.S. states increased their minimum wage requirements for employers as of January 1. Here are the numbers.
spongy moth

The Spongy Moth…It’s Back And Spreading. Find Out Where.

Destructive spongy moths have been found in almost half of U.S. states, and can cause damage to more than 300 tree species.
Detroit, Antonio McDuffy Park Makeover

Antonio McDuffy Park’s Extreme Makeover Completed

Earlier this month, the dedication of Antonio McDuffy Park at the corner of W. Philadelphia St. and 3rd Ave. in Detroit marked the culmination...
PPP

Applications Reopen For New PPP Funding/Michigan Allows Lawn Work

Applications are being accepted again today for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) after the initial $349 billion of funding was exhausted in less than...
Michigan

Updated April 24: Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Files Suit Against State’s Stay-In-Place Order

Update: On April 24, Michigan's Gov. Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-59 (COVID-19), which allows for lawn care and landscapers to get back to work...
"essential business"

Is Landscaping An “Essential Business” In Your Region? Updated March 31

Updated: March 31, 2020 In this time of COVID-19 crisis, can you still be operating your lawn or landscape business? This seemingly simple question has...
Western Michigan University

Safety On A Snowy Campus

At the 1,200-acre Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI, a significant task for the Landscape Services team, a unit of the WMU Facilities...
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®.
Husqvarna Chainsaws

Husqvarna Launches New Game-Changing Innovation In Chainsaws

The new T542i XP® and 542i XP® chainsaws from Husqvarna feature game changing features and benefits for tree and landscape professionals.
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.
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.
Lakeside Landscape Project:

Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

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