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SGW’s “Operation Instant Grassification†gift provides lawns for Army base, fulfills troops’ wish. Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 The troops’ wish came true. They’ve got their artificial turf in time for Christmas. The U.S. Army’s 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, deployed near Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, is enjoying new lawns in recreation and reception areas, headquarters … even outside the base barber shop, making the down...
San Jose’s professional landscaper, Palomares Tree and Gardening Service, offers helpful tips on fall planting. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) December 02, 2011 San Jose professional landscaper Palomares Tree and Gardening Service provides 10 easy tips on how to protect gardens during the fall season. 1. Do weeding and mulching in the fall, leaving less work to do in the spring. 2. Start composting. Chop up leaves and make a pile to be used as...
Deadline to report a claim to DuPont is tomorrow, November 30, 2011. There are other options to consider. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new website, www.TreeDamageInfo.com, has launched to provide critical information about DuPont Imprelis®, a weed-killing product alleged to be responsible for harming trees, shrubs, and other non-target foliage. The website includes photographs of Imprelis®-related damage, instructions on what to do if your property...
Controlled-release fertilizer technology helps municipalities save money, reduce environmental impact Loveland, CO (PRWEB) November 10, 2011 Agrium Advanced Technologies today announced the addition of Spread it & Forget it™ fertilizer blends specifically designed for the municipal market to its portfolio of slow- and controlled-release fertilizers. Building on the product’s tremendous success in both the lawn care and golf sectors, Spread it & Forget it offers...
Natural Technologies Inc. with organic lawn care expert Chip Osborne have announced the formation of the Organic Land Care Institute. The institute will provide education and training for natural, organic systems of land care and instruct landscape professionals on how to manage properties to reduce pollution and promote conservation of resources. Auburn, NH (PRWEB) October 12, 2011 Natural Technologies Inc. has announced the formation of the Organic Land Care Institute. The institute...
Company better services customers with new tools, creates jobs Plainfield, IL (PRWEB) September 30, 2011 In challenging economic times, driving innovation is a necessity to grow small businesses. Spring-Green Lawn Care has challenged a 40+ year old industry using new technology and innovation to better service customers, building a more loyal following. Customers can now order service when it is most convenient for them. Proprietary tools incorporating satellite imagery to collect lawn...
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The cooler weather and increased precipitation of fall are a welcomed relief for lawns throughout United States. Grass suffered through a long, hot summer with many parts of the country experiencing drought-like conditions. Excessive heat and lack of rain can leave plants brown and withered. Grass is no exception, but there is still hope for recovery this fall. Reseeding is a great way to revitalize the lawn, and luckily, fall provides the...
The Bee-Safeâ„¢ Sustainable Land Care Dealer Network will allow landscape professionals the opportunity to expand their business by offering sustainable turf bio nutrition solutions to the growing concerns of the environmental damage and health safety issues caused by use of harmful synthetic chemical fertilizers and toxic pesticides. Also, NTI offers systems to help manage properties to reduce pollution and promote conservation of resources. (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 Natural...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: LAWN MOWER RACES Profile America -- Friday, September 2nd. Most people don't think of their lawn mowers as anything except a utilitarian device -- something to be wheeled out once a week or so to stop the lawn from becoming a hayfield. But in Delaware, Ohio this weekend, the...
Proceeds of silent auction to be donated to Aflac Cancer Center Plainfield, IL (PRWEB) August 31, 2011 Spring-Green Lawn Care welcomed more than 225 franchise owners, managers, employees and spouses to its National Training Conference in August at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Ill. Themed “Building for Profit,†the focus of the event leveraged the collective knowledge of the organization and its strategic vendors as they worked to continue growing local...
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Xeriscaping and Xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that help reduce or even eliminate the need for irrigation. This practice is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible fresh water supply. As climate patterns shift, more and more regions are using this method. The term "˜xeri' or "˜xero' comes from the Greek "˜xeros' which means "dry". Plants that require the appropriate amount of irrigation in reference to the local climate are emphasized, and care...
