Tag: University of Florida

Sentinel Gardens: Growing Native Trees In Foreign Lands To Predict Invasive Threats

    Imagine a young red oak growing in an open meadow, its limbs reaching towards the bright October sky. As fall sets in, its broad...
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...
conservation

Neighborhood Influences On Water Conservation

Did you know "peer pressure" can affect lawn watering habits and conservation? University of Florida researcher Laura Warner studies the social behaviors that lead...
trees

Isaias Clean-Up: Tree Evaluation After A Major Storm

As Hurricane Isaias wreaks havoc on the Eastern Seaboard, landscapers know that once the dust settles, they'll be involved in clean-up activities on client...

In Florida, CitraBlue St. Augustine Grass Hits The Market

The University of Florida's first turfgrass release in over a decade, CitraBlue™ St. Augustine grass is available for purchase throughout Florida.
peppertree

Send In The Bugs! Brazilian Thrips Released To Fight Invasive Peppertree

Scientists from the University of Florida are betting on a tiny (.08 to .12 inches) winged insect to help protect the Florida Everglades. Why?...
ornamentals

Save Water During Shrub Establishment

By Ron Hall Installing and maintaining woody ornamentals (shrubs) is a popular and profitable green industry service. Many of you landscape pros provide it as...
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.
salt

Study Reveals Salt Is “Sleeping Giant” Of Environmental Threats

A recent study shows salt is the sleeping giant of environmental threats to water and soil. Follow these tips for more responsible road salting as part of snow management.

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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.
Milwaukee Shears

Milwaukee Adds M18 Pruning Shears & ROLL-ON™ 2.5kWh Power Supply

Milwaukee Tool has introduced M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears and the new ROLL-ON™ 7200W/3600W 2.5kWh Power Supply.

Techo-Bloc Launches 2024 Hardscape Products & Trends

Techo-Bloc's 2024 theme of "Quiet Luxury" seen in new Caffè Crema color, Natural Stone Collection, and Silver Granite color.
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Lighting A Lush Landscape

A “Secret Garden” project focuses on plants as highlights.