Maintenance - Landscape Management
Maintenance

Brickman acquires Rorie's Cinci-based GroundMasters

Nov 3, 2006

Mike Rorie and the Groundmasters management team to remain in place at the Ohio Valley's largest landscape maintenance company.

Add-On Biz: Christmas decor

Oct 1, 2006

Keep crews working and money rolling in year-round with this seasonal add-on.

Thoughts on tall fescue and other cool-season turfgrasses

Sep 20, 2006

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.

More than 100 earn the new Green Roof Pro designation

Aug 3, 2009

The American Green Roof Industry grew by 38% in 2008, according to an industry survey.

Water-saving turf

It's important to select varieties to reduce irrigation inputs
Jul 31, 2009

Turfgrasses provide many benefits to the environment including carbon dioxide sequestering, reduction of wind and water erosion, and cooling of the environment. In spite of these documented benefits, there is increasing pressure to reduce the use of grasses — primarily to reduce the water requirements of urban areas. In many settings, turfgrass is watered much more than is required to maintain turf quality, often because of older irrigation systems or failure to understand how to water the grass. However, there are choices that can be made in species and cultivars to reduce water usage.

Fill 'er up — with alternative fuels

Jun 1, 2009

Gasoline's economic and ecologic impact has many looking at new ways to power their mowers and handheld equipment

Picking up the pieces

Apr 1, 2009

Spring cleaning begins when the snow melts. It's amazing the variety of dreck contractors find when the weather warms. But an array of tools makes the job easier and more efficient.

Taking a stand

Mar 1, 2009

With money tight, the most efficient use of a contractor's mower dollars might be a stand-on model.

Technology to the rescue

Feb 1, 2009

Out-front mowers feature EFI, electronic deck lifts and ergonomic gains.

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