http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape Landscape Management offers news, product reviews, technical updates, and management solutions for landscape contractors, professional lawn care operators, sports turf managers, and in-house grounds managers. 2008-05-12T01:57:33Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/SavATree-volunteers-to-provide-care-for-75-trees-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516121?ref=25 The goal of the project is to enhance the natural beauty of the East Meadow knoll, maximize safety along pathways, and open up the view. 2008-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/202008/516121null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Agrium-completes-acquistion-of-UAP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515744?ref=25 The merger of UAP with Utah Acquisition follows the successful completion of the tender offer by Agrium U.S. Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Agrium, for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of UAP at a price of $39 per share in cash. 2008-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/192008/515744null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Vila-amp-Son-names-new-president/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514097?ref=25 Vila & Son Landscaping Corp. promoted Ricardo Leal to president, as Juan Carlos Vila, founder and current president, assumes the role of CEO. 2008-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514097null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On+the+Record/Whatrsquos-on-your-ldquoBucket-Listrdquo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514175?ref=25 Bucket Lists are not about death. They are about changing the way we live and look at life. 2008-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514175/MartyW125thumb_thumbnail.gif http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514175null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Bottom/Beetles-take-bite-out-of-aggressive-weed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514107?ref=25 Featured on “the most noxious weeds” list in 33 states, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is especially a problem in the Midwest where it clogs wetlands and waterways. 2008-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514107/purpleloosestrife303_thumbnail.gif http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514107null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Briggs-amp-Stratton-launches-ldquoTell-Us-Your-Sto/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514094?ref=25 The winning entry will receive the “Ultimate Garage Package,” which includes a lawnmower, trimmer, generator, leaf blower, lawn tractor, rear tine tiller and other Briggs & Stratton products, valued at $7,500. 2008-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514094null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Stimulus-packages-equipment-depreciation-bonus-giv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514100?ref=25 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers strongly supported the economic stimulus legislation, especially the section that provides a bonus deprecation for businesses to deduct 50% of the cost of new equipment purchased and placed into service in 2008. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514100/taxforms303_thumbnail.gif http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514100null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/John-Deere-recognizes-May-as-National-Safe-Digging/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514096?ref=25 Warmer weather brings numerous landscaping and repair projects, and with them digging jobs that damage utility lines, disrupt neighborhood service and lead to fines and repair costs. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514096null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Scotts-recalls-four-lawn-and-garden-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514095?ref=25 Scotts has undertaken a nation-wide recall of four products due to concerns regarding the status of their federal registrations. 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514095null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Major-new-player-emerges-in-Southeast-south-centra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513551?ref=25 Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. born from the acquisition of Houston-based Bio Landscape & Maintenance and Atlanta-based Piedmont Landscape Contractors, LLC. 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/513551null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/GIE-EXPO-announces-concert-lineup/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514102?ref=25 Get ready for a rockin’ good time as 38 Special, LoneStar, The Briggs Bluesbusters and Candy Coburn hit the stage. 2008-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514102null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Project-EverGreen-announces-Akron-Contractor-Award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514105?ref=25 The goal of Project EverGreen’s Akron “EverGreen Zone” Contractor Award sponsored by Mulch Mule is to recognize Akron-area service contracting organizations, companies and other professionals for projects that create or improve well-managed green spaces. 2008-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514105null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Home-Depot-voluntarily-phases-out-pesticides-acros/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512368?ref=25 By June 2008, The Home Depot anticipates that 62 of its stores nationwide will no longer sell pesticides, with all 166 stores offering additional environmentally preferred replacement products by the end of 2008. 2008-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/512368null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Landscape-industry-attends-H-2B-hearing-on-Capitol/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514104?ref=25 “The H-2B users in the landscape industry have a large impact on the U.S. economy,” states Jason Cupp, president of PLANET and president of Highland Outdoor in Olathe, KS. “If these landscape companies suffer, supplier companies will feel the economic downturn as well.” 2008-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/182008/514104null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Hispanic-Caucus-continues-to-oppose-action-on-H-2B/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512145?ref=25 "Several House committee members are preparing to hear immigration hearings on piecemeal legislation," said Caucus Chairman Rep. Joe Baca, D-CA, at a news conference. "These bills are nothing more than a Band-Aid being used to cover up a gaping wound." 2008-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/512145null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Vosters-Landscaping-wins-VERSA-LOK-design-contest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512144?ref=25 Scott Van Asten of Vosters Landscaping in Kaukauna, WI, built everything but the kitchen sink using VERSA-LOK Standard in his winning design. 2008-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/512144null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Industry-responds-to-impending-Ontario-lawn-care-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511796?ref=25 Industry group says that the best approach to ensure safety to the public and the environment is Integrated Pest Management, which is using the right tool, at the right time, in the right way in the right place. 2008-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511796null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/SIMA-launches-Canadian-version-of-CSP-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511629?ref=25 The first Canadian version of the CSP exam will be offered at the 2008 Snow & Ice Symposium on Thursday, June 19, in Buffalo, NY. 2008-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511629null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/PLANET-wins-2008-Award-of-Excellence-for-Renewal-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511356?ref=25 Hundreds of landscape and lawn care specialists from across the nation bring their crews to Arlington National and Historic Congressional cemeteries each July to spend the day mulching, caring for and cabling trees with lightening protection, pruning, liming, planting, and aerating, as well as irrigation installation and maintenance. 2008-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511356null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Grounds-Trades-Xchange-shows-landscape-professiona/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511355?ref=25 The greening section of the Grounds Trades Xchange Web site was launched in an effort to teach contractors in the landscaping industry how to have a lighter environmental footprint, but also to inform contractors of the types of enviro-related work that's becoming both popular and available. 2008-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511355null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/New-plant-guidelines-could-mean-big-changes-in-New/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511361?ref=25 Many popular plants and ornamentals in New Hampshire have been placed on the state's prohibited invasive species list, barring them from sale and making homeowners and landscapers look elsewhere for alternatives. 2008-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511361null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Lawn-care-pros-in-Ontario-to-file-suit-over-bans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511188?ref=25 On April 25, 2008, the first lawsuit for defamation and slander of goods against a municipality will be filed. 2008-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511188null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/New-Texas-law-toughens-up-irrigation-standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511363?ref=25 “Texas irrigators will have to do away with ‘comfort zone’ installations, and ensure proper head spacing, uniformity, and pressure requirements are met,” said Jeffrey Knight, education manager for Ewing Irrigation and a Texas Licensed Irrigator. “Irrigators can no longer cut corners. There will be a new system for checks and balances for our industry.” 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511363null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Wolf-Tree-joins-The-Davey-Tree-Expert-Company/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510768?ref=25 -The Davey Tree Expert Company has acquired Wolf Tree Experts Inc., a tree service company based in Knoxville, TN. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510768null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Congress-hosts-H-2B-hearings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510821?ref=25 On Wednesday April 16, The U.S. House of Representatives’ Immigration Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the H-2B program, and whether to consider the need to extend the returning worker exemption. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510821null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Husqvarna-offers-direct-coast-to-coast-access-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510825?ref=25 Husqvarna's authorized dealers nationwide will enjoy benefits such as direct connection with Husqvarna sales representatives, ordering directly from Husqvarna and will benefit from the comprehensive sales, service, financial services and marketing support that Husqvarna provides its dealer network. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510825null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/John-Deere-launches-SkidSteerSmackdowncom-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510824?ref=25 John Deere Construction & Forestry has launched www.skidsteersmackdown.com, the first part of an integrated campaign for skid steer users that involves unique head-to-head contests between Deere and competitor machines. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510824null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Marty-Whitford-named-Editor-in-Chief-for-emLandsca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510302?ref=25 Whitford brings with him 16 years of experience in the business-to-business media environment. He joined Questex four years ago as Managing Editor of GPS World and advanced to Managing Editor of Pest Control in September 2005. 2008-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510302null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/STIHL-program-teaches-conservation-and-stewardship/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510288?ref=25 STIHL Inc. brought together two of the outdoor industry’s most renowned experts — P. Allen Smith and Chuck Leavell — for the filming of a television series at Smith’s Garden Home Retreat near Little Rock, AR. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510288null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Growing-interest-in-ornamental-grasses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510285?ref=25 Versatile. Durable. Adaptable. Attractive. These are just a few of the words that accurately describe ornamental grasses, and they're a big part of the reason their use in the landscape keeps growing. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510285null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Northwest-Ornamental-Hypericum-Mystical-Beauty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510289?ref=25 In recent years Hypericum has risen to the top 50 cut flower stems in the world, making it the most successful berry-producing shrub ever. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510289null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Cub-Cadet-releases-Select-Cut-mowing-deck/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510286?ref=25 Cub Cadet Commercial announced the availability of its new Select Cut System (SCS), an adaptable mowing deck that gives commercial cutters the ability to deliver a clean, high-quality cut regardless of terrain, grass type or weather condition. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510286null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Southwest-Color-Rudbeckia-hirta-Corona/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510297?ref=25 The newest introduction in Benary's highly acclaimed Rudbeckia program, Corona provides the same versatility, long blooming season and superior heat tolerance as its counterparts. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510297null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On+the+Record/On-the-Record-The-wisest-kid-on-the-block/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510252?ref=25 Leaders set the visions for their companies, but knowing when to let others take the reins is easily as important. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510252/DanJacobsnew150_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510252null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Midwest-Tree-Picea-glauca-White-Spruce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510301?ref=25 This straight, tall evergreen is easily recognized by its needles and year-round cones that always hang down. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510301null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Excel-Turf-and-Ornamental-distribution-company-now/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510283?ref=25 Founded by David J. Oberle, the distribution company is focused on helping both golf course and lawn care maintenance professionals meet today’s challenges by providing products that benefit turf and ornamental plantings as well as protecting the surrounding environment. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510283null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Continuing-education-is-hallmark-of-AMC-Landscapes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510279?ref=25 Mike Coletta of AMC Landscapes was recently profiled in the Waukegan News Sun of Waukegan, IL 2008-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510279null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/IA-launches-Nursery-and-Floriculture-Interest-Grou/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509994?ref=25 The Irrigation Association launched a new common interest group designed to provide a platform for nursery and floriculture stakeholders to discuss shared issues. 2008-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/509994null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Green-Industry-professionals-hit-hard-by-high-gas-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510280?ref=25 Some companies are taking the rising overhead on the chin; others are passing it alone to customers. 2008-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/162008/510280null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Case-launches-customer-assistance-hotline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509587?ref=25 “We’re delivering a totally new level of support for our customers with the call center,” said Chris Fabbri, director of service excellence, Case Construction. 2008-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509587null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Hines-Horticulture-announces-new-VP-of-sales-and-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509585?ref=25 Batt has more than 20 years of experience in the horticulture industry and was most recently the national sales director for the Lowe?s team at Hines. 2008-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509585null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Doosan-Infracore-set-to-sponsor-Kyle-Busch-and-Joe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509085?ref=25 Doosan Infracore is taking driver Kyle Busch and the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing south of the border for the fourth renewal of the Mexico 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Mexico City’s legendary former Formula 1 road course – the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. 2008-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509085null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Husqvarna-launches-ldquoMaster-Your-Great-Outdoors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509095?ref=25 The campaign is designed to engage landowners and homeowners that desire professionally proven outdoor power equipment for their outdoor projects. 2008-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509095null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/H-2B-hearing-on-Capitol-Hill-set-for-April-16/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509584?ref=25 The U.S. House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law will hold a hearing on the H-2B program next Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 2 p.m. in room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building. 2008-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509584null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Top/PLANETrsquos-32nd-Student-Career-Days-was-biggest-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509083?ref=25 In an exciting turn, the host school, North Metro Technical College, unseated Brigham Young University-Idaho to take first place in the overall competitive events. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509083/studentcareerdays303_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509083null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Scotts-launches-30-million-campaign-touting-benefi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509081?ref=25 The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company launched an integrated campaign to educate homeowners about water conservation and the numerous environmental benefits of healthy turf. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509081null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/PGMS-calls-for-2008-Green-Star-Awards-submissions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509102?ref=25 The Green Star Awards program brings national recognition to grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509102null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/LMdirect-Podcast-with-Paul-Sessions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509020?ref=25 Paul Sessions, Director of the Center for Family Business at the University of New Haven, discusses the importance of "safe containers" for dealing with those difficult business issues. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509020/Paulsessions125_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509020null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Redesigned-Ball-Web-site-provides-one-stop-portal-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509079?ref=25 The new site provides one convenient location for growers, retailers, landscapers and home gardeners to find out about plants, products and programs available from Ball. 2008-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509079null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Scotts-appoints-Richard-Shank-as-chief-environment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508196?ref=25 Shank will oversee the implementation of environmental stewardship and corresponding governmental affairs initiatives. 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508196null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Bottom/New-fight-on-an-old-battlefield/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508193?ref=25 Bayer Environmental Science and Pest Fog, Inc. join forces to defend reenactment soldiers against fire ants. 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508193/fireants303_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508193null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/National-survey-shows-consumers-need-help-with-law/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508474?ref=25 Consumer Reports magazine article reveals that 24% of U.S. consumers say they have been injured while mowing their lawns; 12% say they drink beer while mowing 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508474null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Green-Industry-Expo-Workshops-Schedule-announced-f/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508200?ref=25 The GIE Workshops provide a special introduction to PLANET’s four-day Green Industry Conference (GIC) education program. 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508200null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Fescues-getting-favorable-environmental-attention/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507906?ref=25 The University of Connecticut "Fescue to the Rescue" program is gaining favorable attention from homeowners and environmental agencies. 2008-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/507906null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-urges-zero-turn-mower-owners-to-drive-safel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508194?ref=25 As the spring mowing season begins, Exmark urges owners to review their operator's manuals for safety guidelines. 2008-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508194null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Canadian-Cancer-Society-urges-pesticide-ban/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508195?ref=25 According to the Canadian Cancer Society, a poll of 3,200 B.C. residents showed strong support for a pesticide ban, labeling products with carcinogens, and further restrictions on smoking. 2008-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508195null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/ValleyCrest-acquires-Concepts-in-Greenery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508198?ref=25 Founded in 1993 by Dan Steinberg who manages the company with partner and co-owner John Rose, Concepts in Greenery has achieved steady growth and market presence, providing landscape maintenance and installation services to a large and loyal customer base along the Southeastern coast of Florida. 2008-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508198null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Maryland-Turf-Council-kicks-off-turfgrass-educatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507231?ref=25 The ad campaign will start airing on Baltimore-area radio stations Thursday, April 3. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507231null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Field+Reports/32nd-Annual-Student-Career-Days-a-success-from-all/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507461?ref=25 ATLANTA — It may have been the smallest site ever to host the Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) Student Career Days, but North Metro Technical College in Atlanta played the perfect host for the largest-ever gathering of horticulture students and future Green Industry leaders in the event’s 32-year history. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507461/SCD2_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507461null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Green-Industry-supports-H-2B-discharge-petition/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507234?ref=25 The American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) are asking members of Congress to sign a discharge petition filed by Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) on H.R. 1843, the “Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007.” 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507234null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Bottom/Climate-change-fueling-more-aggressive-weeds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507236?ref=25 In a study conducted by Dr. Lewis Ziska of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, weeds grown under urban conditions of warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide grew to four times the height of those in a country plot 40 miles outside the city. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507236/weeds303_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507236null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Festival-freed-of-fire-ants/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509542?ref=25 With barely a week before an event this contractor need a fast way to protect fans from stinging pests. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509542null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Unwelcome-visitor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509541?ref=25 The crane fly, a common turf pest in the Pacific Northwest, gets a rude welcome in western New York state. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509541null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Whits-World-Make-every-day-count/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511237?ref=25 We need to cherish every day and really pull together during times of adversity. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511237null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Lawn-care-growing-slowly/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509533?ref=25 Major chemical suppliers see the industry on a modest but steady growth pattern heading into the next decade. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509533null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Outmaneuver-the-competition-with-out-front-mowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509546?ref=25 The front deck of these units allows for a wider reach, reducing the need to trim mowed sections. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509546null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Problem-solver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509521?ref=25 What can you do about those persistent weeds that grow in the cracks around curbs and pavers? 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509521null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Hardscape-for-a-greener-future/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509538?ref=25 The future of interlocking concrete paving stones is green, and it's spelled p-e-r-m-e-a-b-l-e. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509538null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/InfoTech-Buy-the-right-technology/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509544?ref=25 When it comes to the latest and greatest technology, take a calculated risk only when your business can achieve a strategic advantage. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509544null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On+the+Record/On-the-Record-Nothing-fake-about-this-trend/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509519?ref=25 Demand for artificial turf is growing 20% annually worldwide 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509519/hall_ron_close_100p_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509519null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Problem-solver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509532?ref=25 What can you do about those persistent weeds that grow in the cracks around curbs and pavers? 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509532null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM-Reports-Engines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509545?ref=25 Round up of new products 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509545null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business-Benchmarking-Factor-your-equipment-ROI/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509520?ref=25 Divide your 2007 total revenues by your Dec. 31 2007 balance sheet's net equipment value, and presto -- there's the equipment leverage ratio. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509520null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Project-Portfolio-Pellettieri-Associates/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509537?ref=25 Pellettieri Associates integrates a new pool into a residential New Hampshire yard, while meeting strict local regulations. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509537null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Container-gardens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509539?ref=25 There are few hard and fast rules in this blossoming discipline 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509539null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Cover-Story-The-hidden-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509547?ref=25 Whether it's deciding how much to charge or wondering why you're barely scraping by, many owners don't understand how much money it takes to run a business. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509547null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Best-Practices-Getting-out-of-your-routine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511236?ref=25 There is always a stiff penalty for not planning, so creating and using a calendar system is a simple, effective tool to help manage in this business. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511236null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Jacobs-Journal-The-wisest-kid-on-the-block/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509535?ref=25 Leaders set the vision. Knowing when to let others take the reins is important. It gives you a better chance to grow your business. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509535null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Award-Winning-Landscapes-Steam-Plant-Courtyard/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509525?ref=25 Phase One Landscapes turned an old Air Force steam plant into a modern outdoor living space while still paying tribute to its historic underpinning. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509525null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Award-Winning-Landscapes-Steam-Plant-Courtyard/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509536?ref=25 Phase One Landscapes turned an old Air Force steam plant into a modern outdoor living space while still paying tribute to its historic underpinning. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509536null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Legally-speaking/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509531?ref=25 What business documents should contractors keep and for how long? 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509531null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Get-to-know-neonicotinoids/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509540?ref=25 These insecticides can live up to the hype — if you use them appropriately. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509540null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Weed-man-launches-student-grant-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507237?ref=25 The lawn care company is offering $10,000 grants toward franchise ownership to students enrolled in horticultural or other Green Industry college degree programs. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507237null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Water-features-for-tougher-times/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511932?ref=25 Smaller, easier-to-install projects can deliver a hefty profit for contractors willing to take the plunge. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511932null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Jacobs-Journal-The-wisest-kid-on-the-block/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509524?ref=25 Leaders set the vision. Knowing when to let others take the reins is important. It gives you a better chance to grow your business. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509524null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Get-A-Grip-Cutting-season-is-here/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509543?ref=25 With spring maintenance in high gear, double check and follow up on those neglected good intentions — and make a daily check sheet. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509543null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On-the-Record-Nothing-fake-about-this-trend/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509529?ref=25 Demand for artificial turf is growing 20% annually worldwide 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509529null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business-Benchmarking-Factor-your-equipment-ROI/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509530?ref=25 Divide your 2007 total revenues by your Dec. 31 2007 balance sheet's net equipment value, and presto -- there's the equipment leverage ratio. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509530null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Lawn-Care-Pro-Bob-Ottley/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509534?ref=25 Bob Ottley, owner One Step Tree and Lawn Care 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/509534null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Five-things-to-know-about-laying-sod/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507239?ref=25 Kent Bacon, owner of Twin Firs Turf and state representative to Turfgrass Producers International, gives tips on laying sod in this article from the Wenatchee World Online. 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507239null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Ruppert-expands-into-new-LEED-certified-headquarte/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507238?ref=25 There are five key areas of measurement for a building to be certified as green: site sustainability; water efficiency; energy use and savings; materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507238null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Jason-Cupp-named-the-Professional-Landcare-Network/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505845?ref=25 Jason Cupp, CLP, steps into; the presidency of the Professional Landcare Network. replacing Jim Martin, CLP. 2008-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/132008/505845null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/SIMA-to-kick-off-Symposium-with-tour-of-University/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/506025?ref=25 The 4-day Symposium will also feature over 20 educational sessions, 2 keynote speakers, and a 2 day trade show featuring the latest equipment and technology in the snow and ice industry. 2008-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/132008/506025null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/TruGreen-ChemLawn-pays-45000-in-Missouri-No-Call-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505955?ref=25 The assurance of voluntary compliance, filed in St. Louis City Circuit Court, is the sixth No Call judgment or settlement obtained by Attorney General Jay Nixon since Jan. 24 2008-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/132008/505955null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On+the+Record/Jacobs-Field-is-deadlong-live-Progressive-Field/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507240?ref=25 After 14 years, seven Central Division titles, two trips to the World Series and thousands of memories, Jacobs Field will now be called Progressive Field. 2008-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507240/mike100_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/142008/507240null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Aquascape-to-install-prototype-of-water-feature-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505685?ref=25 Aquascape plans to officially launch the new system later this year and will provide rain water harvesting training across the country. 2008-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/132008/505685null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/LebanonTurf-announces-sponsorship-of-Project-Everg/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505335?ref=25 LebanonTurf announced it will be a proud supporter of Project Evergreen, a national non-profit organization representing green industry service providers, associations, suppliers/distributors, media companies and other organizations. 2008-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/132008/505335null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Young-landscape-worker-killed-in-front-end-loader-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504622?ref=25 The worker was clearing the rear lot of a former auto dealership when he got caught in the machine's lift arm. 2008-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122008/504622null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Louisiana-looks-for-H-2B-relief/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504451?ref=25 The Independent is reporting that Louisiana?s state leaders are working different avenues and coalitions to solve this year?s critical shortage of seasonal immigrant workers. 2008-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122008/504451null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/ASIC-to-host-Spring-Conference-in-Napa-Valley/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504442?ref=25 The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) will host its National Spring 2008 Conference May 17-19 at the Napa Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Northern California. 2008-03-20T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122008/504442null HTML