Log in
  
Environmental Sustainability

News for sustainining environmentally friendly practices for livescapes and landscaping.


Salinity News
Irrigating with recycled water   14 Jan, 2011

Research shows some bedding plants have adequate salt tolerance.More>>

News
Agrium Advanced Technologies joins Colorado Earth Day efforts   20 Apr, 2010

The plant growth technologies company supplies product and volunteer manpower to restore natural areas as part of PLANET's April 22 Day of Service.More>>

News
Rain Bird debuts water conservation white paper for Green Industry   15 Apr, 2010

Water Conservation and the Green Industry details the trends, issues and factors driving the water conservation movement, and their impact on the Green Industry and its affiliates.More>>

Article
Jacobsen highlights eco-initiatives   5 Oct, 2009

Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, is taking the lead in utilizing new, environmentally aware technology in its products.More>>

Article
WaterSense turfgrass provision not acceptable to industry   19 Aug, 2009

Limiting turfgrass on landscapes nationwide in U.S. does not take into account differences in climate, growing conditions, says OPEIMore>>

Article
Don't overlook the benefits of natural grass   16 Jun, 2009

The benefits of turfgrass are considerable, and they aren't limited to a golf course or a sports field. They are evident wherever natural turfgrass grows.More>>

Article
New air quality survey concludes crumb rubber synthetic turf fields are safe   4 May, 2009

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released the results of an air quality survey conducted on its behalf by TRC Cos., an independent environmental engineering and consulting firm, to measure the presence of contaminants of potential concern in the breathing zone of young...More>>

Article
Cover Story: Our greener future   1 May, 2009

you can't put off getting in step with America's growing environmental movement if you want to ensure your place in tomorrow's Green Industry.More>>

News
Borst Landscape participates in Ridgewood, NJ, Earth Day event   23 Apr, 2009

The company distributed 100 bare-root redbud trees, along with planting/care instructions, to visitors.More>>

News
Ontario pesticide ban takes effect on Earth Day   21 Apr, 2009

Seen as the toughest pesticide ban in North America, Ontario forbids the sale and use of more than 250 chemical products on landscapes and lawns.More>>