See where you spray
Has this scenario ever happened to you? You spray a herbicide to control weeds on a turf area then continue to see them growing vigorously a few days...
Researching Maintenance
Old sprinklers Where do you obtain data on sprinklers that are older than 20 years or are no longer made?--CaliforniaI contacted several major sprinkler...
Art exhibit focuses on mowing patterns
The aesthetics of a lovely mowing pattern can enhance any turfgrass area. From sports turf to landscaped turf areas, you can dress up any of them with...
How To: Control plant disease with sanitation
We prune. We rake. We cut down dead limbs. Then, we haul it all away. Mostly, we do this to achieve a certain look. However, landscape cleanup may have...
Equipment Options: Backpack sprayers
With proper use, backpack sprayers can save you a lot of money on customer callbacks and satisfaction.The days of "one-size-fits-all" lawn and landscape...
Ground covers for dry climates
Arid climates place special demands on landscape ornamentals. Low humidity and rainfall and high summer temperatures dictate the use of tolerant plants...
Meeting the needs of your landscape-design clients
Whether new in the business or possessing decades of experience, as a landscape designer or installer you have heard every possible reason for why your...
Proper use of fertilizers minimizes environmental effects
Increasingly, government agencies and society in general are placing a high priority on natural resources, and water in particular. Maintained turfgrass,...
Equipment decibel levels
Even though we cannot see sound, it has a force with real dimensions and three definite properties: intensity, frequency and duration.* Intensity. This...
Stregthen your machines' muscles
You can't overemphasize the importance of hydraulics in the proper functioning of today's equipment. Hydraulics are its muscles. They aid equipment in...
The dirty half-dozen (creeping bentgrass diseases)
A multitude of fungal pathogens attack creeping bentgrass (CBG). However, the types of diseases that occur and their severity vary considerably among...
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Choosing a plant supplier How do you choose a reputable nursery? And how does a contractor decide between using a nursery vs. a wholesaler?--New JerseyDeveloping...
Map and monitor pests for premium control
Scouting your site for insect and weed problems may--at first--seem more time-consuming than simply spraying the whole area. But in the long run, it is...
PGMA winner: Mohonk Mountain House
High atop a mountainous glacial ridge named the Shawangunks in New Paltz, N.Y., sits the Mohonk Mountain House. This beautiful Victorian Hotel, built...
Innovation is a must for assistant superintendents
The effectiveness of your role as assistant superintendent depends on your management style, your budget and your membership's demands. However, every...
Reduce allergies with plant selection, maintenance
Every year, allergy sufferers sneeze, sniffle and cry during allergy season. It's an unwelcome annual ritual for millions of people. Is there anything...
Increasing your returns through water conservation
The golf-course greenskeeper historically never lost his job because the turf was too green from overwatering," remarked a regional representative from...
Caring for your carburetor
With your 4-cycle engine asked to do more work with less downtime, why would you want to wade through volumes of manuals to make a few minor repairs?...
Combine bulbs and perennials to extend bloom
We usually think of using spring bulbs for ostentatious displays of color that an- nounce the arrival of spring. While no one can argue about the beauty...
Protecting your assets Don't let fraud put you out of business.
American businesses lose nearly $12 billion each year to check fraud. Small businesses are frequent and vulnerable targets. If you operate a small landscaping...
Silver linings of regulations
On the surface, you'd think that regulations are killing our industry, but is this really so? Of course, we should be concerned, and we as an industry...
Pesticides and schools
Q: Should pesticides be applied to school grounds?John Boyd, grounds coordinator, Leavenworth (Kan.) Public School DistrictPesticides should not be applied...
Are regulations killing our industry? Part I: Emission regualtions
Visitors to the Los Angeles area in recent years may have noticed that change is in the air--literally. Smog no longer hangs over the city like a shroud....
Recycling and yard-waste bans
From 1985 to 1992, recycling and composting of yard trimmings became an integral part of integrated municipal-solid-waste (MSW) management. Franklin Associates...
The pros and cons of biological control: Bugs for hire
For managing landscape pests, many people view the use of biological control favorably. Thus, when appropriate, this tactic can generate good will with...
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