A trip to Bayer Environmental Science's Clayton Research Facility uncovered some secrets and not-so secrets about developing new products in the lawn care market.

Dr. William Meyer shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of popular cool-season turfgrasses at this year's field day at Rutgers University.

The proposal, if passed, would amend the state's environmental conservation law and permit local governments more stringent regulation of ?nonessential pesticide uses?.

Maine-based "natural" lawn care company serves a growing base of clients throughout New England.

The company is confident the all-natural line will appeal to consumers looking for environmentally friendly products.

Pointserve applies advanced model-based artificial intelligence to evaluate the economic impact of planning, aligning, promising and delivering service in various ways with a focus on maximizing business performance.

If the measure passes, Ontario will join Quebec in instituting province-wide bans. Several other Canadian provinces are being pressured by activist groups to implement similar bans on the "cosmetic use" of pesticides on lawns.

The awards are determined on the results compiled by mystery shoppers, who contact franchise companies by telephone and through the Internet.

Company executives say that the franchise concept will hold steady through economic turmoil.