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Mowing & Maintenance
Landscape Designs with Nature in Mind
An underlying principle of landscape restoration should focus foremost on restoring ecosystem functions rather than on the species.
The Green at College Park (University of Texas at Arlington) features native and adapted plants in rain gardens, along with a water detention system that help slow the flow of stormwater to cleanse it for re-use on the green space’s new vegetation.
Irrigation & Water Management
Contractor-Developed App Helps Reduce Water Usage
Sprinkler Times uses historical weather data to create a monthly watering schedule customized to a given landscape.
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Irrigation & Water Management
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Controller Earns WaterSense Label
Rain Bird Corporation
The WaterSense label certifies that the ESP-SMT has passed the EPA’s rigorous testing requirements, confirming the controller’s water-efficiency and performance in landscape settings.
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Industry Updates
Irrigation Industry Needs Widespread Commitment
Irrigation Association
All must embrace technology to advance water conservation
Deborah Hamlin, executive director of the Irrigation Association
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Double Down on Design/Build
Parker
Residential landscaping flourishes for New Jersey's Parker Homescape
Roughly 95% of Parker Homescape's revenue comes from residential design/build.
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Green Building Meets Landscaping
SITES pilot projects in, rating system refined
The Novus SITES pilot project features stormwater retention features, and is a great example of how designer and maintenance contractor can work together to develop a sustainable landscape. Visit www.sustainablesites.org for more information on SITES.
Mowing & Maintenance
OSHA to Establish Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee
Workers that expose workplace safety or pollution issues, for instance, deserve protection; new committee aims to improve efficiency and transparency while strengthening worker protections.
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Irrigation & Water Management
Irrigation Association Kicks Off 2012 Smart Irrigation Month
Irrigation Association
An initiative dedicated to increasing public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency.
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Industry Updates
Lawn Care Month Offers Opportunities for Training, Customer Outreach
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
Tips from PLANET for the month of April
Becoming Landscape Industry Certified can put you in the top 1% of landscaping professionals, which can be a valuable point of differentiation for your company in the eyes of many potential clients. Visit landcarenetwork.org for more information.
Industry Updates
John Deere Turf Care Recognized as Environmental Steward
The award recognizes John Deere Turf Care’s superior environmental performance, commitment to continued reduction of its environmental impact and demonstrated commitment to exceed compliance.
Irrigation Components
Horizon Distributors Selected by EPA to Promote Water Savings
Horizon Distributors
Horizon is only the second green industry supplier to be recognized by the EPA.
Industry Updates
Strategies for Reducing Fuel Costs
Strategies for reducing fuel costs and preserving profitability.
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