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From mowers to excavators, this collection of battery-powered equipment will help your lawn care and landscaping team get the job done.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-battery-powered-equipment-2/

In the last of a three-part series of case studies, Grass Routes Mowing Services uses a remote-operated, gas-powered robotic mower to tame the tropical hills of Kauai.

https://turfmagazine.com/grass-routes-mowing-services-tackles-steep-hawaiian-hillsides/

In the second of a three-part series of case studies, we take a look at Turfscape's deployment of two electric autonomous mowers at John Carroll University in Ohio.

https://turfmagazine.com/in-the-field-turfscape-at-john-carroll-university/

In the first in a series of three case studies that exhibit when new tech is the right fit for both landscape company and client, we take a look at Focal Pointe at Washington University.

https://turfmagazine.com/in-the-field-electric-robotic-mowers/

With neonicotinoids increasingly under fire, do you have a backup plan for grub control?

https://turfmagazine.com/neonic-alternatives-for-grub-control/

Treat and maintain lawns with this assortment of aerators, sprayers and spreaders to keep your clients' properties healthy, green, and pest- and weed-free.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-aerators-sprayers-spreaders/

Green Industry pro Schill has acquired Strauser Nature's Helper while Landscape Workshop has gained Liberty Land Management Group, Inc.

https://turfmagazine.com/recent-green-industry-acquisition-news/

With a focus on the Living Landscape, the Turf April 2024 issue features permaculture yards, natural pools, battery equipment, and green roofs. Plus, how to increase online leads.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-april-2024-issue/

A hard-working high schooler wanting a job forges a successful career (and business) as co-founder and owner of Green Meadow Lawn Care.

https://turfmagazine.com/the-yardstick-qa-with-nate-bahler-green-meadow-lawn-care/

Spartan Mowers recently revealed its latest product lineup, which includes upgrades to all 2024 models along with the addition of three brand-new units.

https://turfmagazine.com/spartan-mowers-introduces-new-products-updates-for-2024/

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-design-build-equipment-2/

Scythe Robotics more than doubles its Boulder County, CO operations and announces adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for the M.52 electric, autonomous commercial ...

https://turfmagazine.com/scythe-announces-expanded-facility-electric-car-charge-port/

An assortment of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to help grow green, healthy, pest- and weed-free lawns for your clients.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-pesticides-herbicides-and-fertilizers/

Spring lawn care tips from Sod Solutions on mowing heights, fertilizers, irrigation, fungicides, and more for green-up success.

https://turfmagazine.com/spring-lawn-care-refresher/

Find out how Sunday Lawn Care Products can give your business a boost this season.

https://turfmagazine.com/sunday-lawn-care-products-cutting-edge-of-green-lawn-care/

NALP has opened registration for two field trip events to take place in June at Landscape Workshop and September at Sebert Landscape.

https://turfmagazine.com/nalp-opens-registration-for-two-new-field-trip-events/

Exmark has added the larger Vertex X-Series and compact Vertex E-Series machines to their stand-on mower line.

https://turfmagazine.com/exmark-introduces-vertex-x-series-vertex-e-series-stand-on-mowers/

Pollinators are a vital resource that can potentially be impacted by application of pesticides. Expert tips on how to find a balance.

https://turfmagazine.com/pesticides-and-pollinators/

Milwaukee Tool has introduced M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears and the new ROLL-ON™ 7200W/3600W 2.5kWh Power Supply.

https://turfmagazine.com/milwaukee-adds-m18-pruning-shears-roll-on-2-5kwh-power-supply/

From specialty tires to stand-on mowers, this assortment of gas and diesel mowers offers the power your lawn care business needs to succeed.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-gas-and-diesel-mowers/

Hotter summers, fluctuating rainfall, new grass varieties... is turfgrass in transition?

https://turfmagazine.com/turfgrass-in-the-transition-zone/

TruNorth Landscape earned Gold in Residential Lawn Care from NALP for bringing the green back to this grass.

https://turfmagazine.com/lawn-care-report-transforming-turf/

Featuring the winner of the inaugural Turf Lawn Striping Contest, the February 2024 issue helps Green Industry professionals earn their stripes.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-february-2024-issue/

Hard work, creativity, and 532 votes combined to make Detroit resident Orlando Chávez the winner of the inaugural Turf Lawn Striping Contest!

https://turfmagazine.com/turfs-lawn-striping-contest-winner-orlando-chavez/

El trabajo duro, la creatividad y los 532 votos le dan reconocimiento a este residente de Detroit.

https://turfmagazine.com/ganador-del-concurso-de-rayado-de-cesped-de-turf-orlando-chavez/

Bobcat Company has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of rebranded forklifts; industrial air compressors; turf renovation equipment; and portable power products.

https://turfmagazine.com/bobcat-announces-lineup-of-rebranded-new-products/

Sod Solutions has announced the hiring of Sam Greenwood to pursue Sod Sales and Development actively. With 40+ years of experience in the turf industry, Greenwood brings a wealth of knowledge and...

https://turfmagazine.com/sod-solutions-hires-greenwood-for-sod-sales-development/

Practice fields have been an issue in the week leading up to Super Bowl LVIII. Will turf conditions make the news again this year when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Al...

https://turfmagazine.com/more-turf-trouble-for-super-bowl-lviii/

Husqvarna's new Lease Plus and Service Plus are designed to address common barriers for investing in autonomous solutions. Lease Plus provides top-notch maintenance and repair services along with...

https://turfmagazine.com/husqvarna-now-offering-new-purchase-lease-solutions-for-robotic-mowers/

From crane-carrying ability to lithium-ion technology, this assortment of trucks, trailers and UTVs offers the power and mobility your landscaping and lawn care team needs.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-trucks-trailers-and-utvs/

Oso Electric Equipment's new partnership with WCS Distributing will make Oso's smart, electric mowers now available beyond California and Texas.

https://turfmagazine.com/oso-electric-equipment-to-expand-landscape-market-presence/

Industry icon Beth Berry, Vice President, Turf & Ornamental Sales, Advanced Turf Solutions, just marked 40 years in her career. What's next? Watch out ESPN!

https://turfmagazine.com/the-yardstick-qa-with-beth-berry-advanced-turf-solutions/

So you found a dead deer on a client's property? What happened and what should you do to dispose or move it safely?

https://turfmagazine.com/dead-deer-in-a-yard/

Looking to address deer damage in landscapes? Many experts agree that prevention is more effective than changing existing feeding behaviors.

https://turfmagazine.com/deterring-deer/

Learn how to identify and control wildlife damage to landscapes from various pests, including feral hogs, armadillos, and moles.

https://turfmagazine.com/wildlife-damage-have-client-properties-gone-to-the-hogs/

Here are Turf magazine's top ten most popular stories in lawn and landscaping news for 2023.

https://turfmagazine.com/turfs-top-ten-most-popular-stories-in-2023/

Dormant seeding, which generally occurs from now into March, will bring Spring success to turfgrass and Winter revenue to you.

https://turfmagazine.com/seeding-in-cold-weather-sure-if-you-follow-these-tips/

From landscape software and technology to dealing with animal damage, the Turf December 2023 issue provides Green Industry strategies for success.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-december-2023-issue/

Milwaukee Tool's M18 FUEL™ QUIK-LOK™ Attachment System now includes a new cultivator, reciprocator, bed redefiner, hedge trimmer, and blower.

https://turfmagazine.com/milwaukee-expands-its-m18-fuel-quik-lok-attachment-system/

We've narrowed down the Top 10 Finalists of the Turf Lawn Striping Contest! Vote for your favorite on on the Turf facebook page!

https://turfmagazine.com/lawn-striping-finalists-announced-vote-for-your-favorite/

This Friday, Dr. Andrew Osburn will discuss the importance of proper weed identification and the basics of identifying grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds. 

https://turfmagazine.com/need-help-identifying-turf-weeds-join-this-free-fmc-webinar/

While turkey on a Thanksgiving plate is welcome by many, wild turkeys inhabiting a landscaped property can really ruffle feathers! Here's some tips for deterring wild turkey damage!

https://turfmagazine.com/revenge-of-the-turkeys-tips-for-deterring-wild-turkey-yard-destruction/

From a start in the garage to creating a franchise, Joshua Malik discusses the entrepreneurial spirit behind Joshua Tree Experts.

https://turfmagazine.com/the-yardstick-qa-joshua-malik-joshua-tree-experts/

Did you create spectacular lawn stripes within the past two years? Then enter the TURF Magazine Mowing Contest and Show Off Your Stripes! Deadline: November 28.

https://turfmagazine.com/show-off-your-stripes-enter-the-turf-mowing-contest/

Leave the leaves? Yes and no. Composting or mulching leaves in place avoids damage to turfgrass and enriches the soil while still avoiding the landfill.

https://turfmagazine.com/leave-the-leaves-yes-and-no-heres-the-best-approach-for-healthy-grass-in-the-spring/

Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals transformed a natural slowdown in market growth into a strategic plan for expansion.

https://turfmagazine.com/navigating-landscape-business-growth/

Turfgrass maintenance is a critical aspect of maintaining healthy lawns: Fall is a chance to prepare turf for both Winter and Spring.

https://turfmagazine.com/turfgrass-maintenance-fall-turf-tune-up/

From robotic and zero-turn mowers to heavy equipment, this assortment of professional lawn care and landscape products are on exhibit at the Equip Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky from October ...

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-equip-exposition/

From the latest in equipment to business expansion, the Turf October 2023 issue provides first-hand advice and knowledge from Green Industry experts.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-october-2023-issue/

Jennifer Lemcke grew up in the lawn care business and is taking it in new directions as CEO of Turf Holdings / Weed Man.

https://turfmagazine.com/the-yardstick-jennifer-lemcke-turf-holdings-weed-man/

Advanced Turf Solutions and Corteva Agriscience will give away a free Steel Green spreader/sprayer in The Ultimate Sweepstakes.

https://turfmagazine.com/win-a-steel-green-spreader-sprayer/

A preview of lawn care and landscaping products to be exhibited at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) ELEVATE Expo September 10-13 in Dallas, Texas.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-nalp-elevate-expo-dallas-texas/

From compact track loaders and telescopic cranes to chainsaws, this assortment of disaster response equipment can help your landscaping team respond to extreme weather and other natural disasters...

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-disaster-response-equipment/

The Alliance for Low-Input Sustainable Turf (A-LIST) has approved three creeping bentgrass varieties from DLF.

https://turfmagazine.com/new-dlf-bentgrasses-approved-by-a-list/

When battling turfgrass diseases, understanding when to implement cultural and chemical management strategies can save time, labor, and money.

https://turfmagazine.com/troubleshooting-turfgrass-diseases/

Through an innnovative new rewilding mode on their automowers, Husqvarna is helping Green Industry pros set aside more wild land for bees and butterflies.

https://turfmagazine.com/husqvarna-introduces-rewilding-program-mode/

The Turf August 2023 issue provides the knowledge and tools landscapers need to create more resilient landscapes in the face of today's extreme weather.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-august-2023-issue/

The University of Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day was the first in-person field day in four years and attracted approximately 175 attendees who learned about current research on dollar spot, broadle...

https://turfmagazine.com/arkansas-turfgrass-field-day-examines-dollar-spot-weed-control/

New video series from NPMA provides guidance for dealing with various stinging insect species you might encounter on the job.

https://turfmagazine.com/do-not-disturb-new-video-series-warns-about-stinging-insects/

PBI-Gordon Corporation has announced its Arkon™ Herbicide Liquid has been approved for use in most U.S. states (excluding California and Alaska). It will be available for sale nationwide in 202...

https://turfmagazine.com/pbi-gordon-unveils-new-arkon-herbicide-liquid/

Plant growth regulators can support reduced water use, mowing, and labor while helping turf color, quality, and health. But you need to know what you're doing.

https://turfmagazine.com/benefits-drawbacks-of-plant-growth-regulators-from-nalp/

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.

https://turfmagazine.com/video-dickies-discover-workwear-thats-anything-but-uniform/

Robin Autopilot and Graze test autonomous lawn mower technology on more than 14,000 acres of grass at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

https://turfmagazine.com/robotic-landscaping-put-to-the-test-at-dallas-fort-worth-airport/

In an era of weather extremes, here are the best flood and drought tolerant plants for landscapes.

https://turfmagazine.com/the-best-flood-drought-tolerant-plants/

Two Makita Battery-Powered OPE Systems, the XGT® and ConnectX™ now carry the AGZA Field Tested Certification, or AFTC.

https://turfmagazine.com/two-makita-battery-powered-ope-systems-earn-agza-field-tested-certification/

No noise is good noise. Scythe robotics on how noise abatement regulations and customer demands are pushing the Industry toward electric options.

https://turfmagazine.com/no-noise-is-good-noise-in-landscaping/

Here are eight best practices for landscape irrigation to ensure water use is also about resource management.

https://turfmagazine.com/balanced-approach-to-landscape-irrigation/

From timers to controllers to hose reels, this assortment of irrigation & water management solutions can help your team keep turf and landscape plants watered and healthy.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-irrigation-water-management-solutions-for-2023/

Hunter's Mini-Clik® Sensor has gone wireless, now making it easier to include a rain/freeze sensor on new and retrofit projects.

https://turfmagazine.com/hunter-announces-wireless-mini-clik-sensor-for-water-savings/

Got grubs? June through July is the window to apply these targeted, preventative measures for the most effective control of grubs.

https://turfmagazine.com/got-grubs-act-now-for-best-results/

Decades of drought brought about water conservation measures in California. What do they mean and what can landscapers learn from them?

https://turfmagazine.com/water-conservation-lessons-from-california/

You can’t guarantee clients a perfect lawn after overseeding, but you can stack the deck in your favor by following these tips.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-care-optimal-overseeding/

This assortment of drought resistant plants and products that support drought tolerance can help your team create and maintain lush, healthy landscapes even in dry conditions.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-drought-resistant-plants-solutions-for-2023/

Exploring landscaping in the era of drought or deluge, the Turf June 2023 issue — The Water Issue — focuses on water conservation, irrigation, sustainable solutions, and more.

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-june-2023-issue/

Aside from trying to thicken-up a lawn, are there other reasons for doing a Spring overseeding? One big reason for overseeding is to adjust the cultivar, or add multiple species to an old lawn. A...

https://turfmagazine.com/spring-turfgrass-seeding-fertilization/

This assortment of professional lawn spreaders, sprayers & seed can help your team work more efficiently, add value to services you provide clients.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-pro-lawn-spreaders-sprayers-seed-for-2023/

The future of landscaping and turf care is exciting. Professionals need commercial tools from a brand with a proven track record. For more than 330 years, Husqvarna has been an innovator, creatin...

https://turfmagazine.com/video-adapt-innovate-grow-husqvarna-for-professionals/

This assortment of handheld lawn care and landscaping equipment can help your team work more efficiently, while adding value to the services you provide your clients.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-handheld-equipment/

What is arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and why is it important to turfgrass & plant growth?

https://turfmagazine.com/turf-care-amazing-mycorrhizae/

This assortment of battery powered equipment and solutions can add value to the professional lawn care and landscaping services you offer your clients.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-battery-power/

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway, and Watkins Glen International will all be using Ferris zero-turns to maintain the expansive lawns.

https://turfmagazine.com/ferris-named-official-zero-turn-mower-of-three-major-raceways/

When it comes to No Mow May, other lawn practices may be more beneficial to pollinators, including a potential "sweet spot" for mowing frequency.

https://turfmagazine.com/the-science-against-no-mow-may/

Recognition features excellent turf safety and helps turf managers control more than 40 broadleaf weeds in warm-season turf.

https://turfmagazine.com/syngenta-launches-recognition-herbicide/

Bobcat to showcase technology and sustainable innovations at Celebration of Construction on the National Mall.

https://turfmagazine.com/bobcat-to-showcase-sustainable-innovations-on-national-mall/

Registration is now open for EQUIP EXPO 2023 / Hardscape NA with special Early Bird pricing for a short time only.

https://turfmagazine.com/registration-for-equip-expo-2023-is-now-open/

Improper management or neglect of lakes, stormwater ponds, and wetlands can lead to water quality imbalances that promote Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).

https://turfmagazine.com/earth-day-tips-for-protecting-waterbodies/

Take a look at this assortment of design-build products and equipment that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-design-build-equipment/

According to a Husqvarna Survey: Four in five claim loud lawn equipment has disrupted their daily routine.

https://turfmagazine.com/husqvarna-survey-how-much-does-ope-noise-really-bother-people/

While many may be "wearin the green" today, we all know who keeps things green every day: the Green Industry! In honor of that, Turf brings you a selection of "green" items worth dipping into you...

https://turfmagazine.com/st-patricks-day-green-industry/

This assortment of pesticides and fertilizers can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services.

https://turfmagazine.com/pesticides-and-fertilizers-get-equipped/

Top offenders and treatments for turfgrass.

https://turfmagazine.com/spring-weeds/

Win more profitable bids with 98%+ accuracy in estimates. Experience an automated sales process, just like 250+ landscaping businesses who trust Attentive.ai .

https://turfmagazine.com/automate-your-property-estimates-with-attentive/

Some regions of the U.S. are experiencing an early Spring by as much as three weeks. Will it affect landscape pest control timing?

https://turfmagazine.com/early-spring/

This assortment of gas-powered mowers can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services.

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-gas-powered-mowers/

Gas-powered mowers are still considered the go-to machines for many in the Green Industry. Here’s what some experts had to say.

https://turfmagazine.com/buying-new-mowers/

Achieving Sustainable Turfgrass Management is edited by a leading expert on turfgrass ecology, diseases, and plant protection, Professor Michael Fidanza.

https://turfmagazine.com/new-book-achieving-sustainable-turfgrass-management/

Catch up with news from Ruppert Landscape, PBI-Gordon, Vectorworks, Davey Tree Experts, GPS Insight, and more.

https://turfmagazine.com/recent-green-industry-news/

EXPERT STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL. Sod installation projects are nothing new for lawn pros. Nevertheless, they can make or break a landscape—and there’s a lot mor...

https://turfmagazine.com/successful-sod-installation/

This assortment of landscape lighting products can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. WAC Landscape Lighting Surface Mount Indicator LED Light Fixtures The easy to...

https://turfmagazine.com/get-equipped-landscape-lighting-3/

Husqvarna Group showcased its latest lineup of commercial robotic lawn mowers by displaying the CEORA™ robotic mower at the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference held last week....

https://turfmagazine.com/husqvarnas-ceora-available-to-purchase-this-month/