Many challenges associated with unhealthy turf and landscapes can be traced to soil problems. Soil tests are the place to start to correct these problems. Experts recommend that turf managers test soils every three years or more to check for fertility needs, pH levels, organic matter and/or soluble salts. Fall and spring are traditional times to test soils, but any... read more
As a former over-the-road trucker, Chris Nieves knows the importance of routing efficiency. He creates a “trip plan” every day to cut down on mileage, improve fuel economy and decrease vehicle wear and tear. The owner of Progressive Lawn Maintenance in Mobile, Ala., uses a Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND 720 LM Truck GPS unit, which allows him to create multiple-stop... read more
Big change has been brewing in our industry for more than a decade. It started when consulting firm McKinsey & Co. began examining ValleyCrest in the late 1990s. It proved itself with a private equity firm merging ValleyCrest and Brickman in the $2 billion megadeal earlier this year. The upside potential of the green industry is no longer a secret.... read more
