How To Select The Best Grass For You

A listing of grass types and best climates

August 12, 2011

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Ever wonder what type of grass is best for you? Click on this graphic, courtesy of Gempler’s, to learn about the different types of grass and the climates they work best in.

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Rotary Unveils Battery-Powered Sprayer Kits

Rotary released a new battery-powered sprayer kit.

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What to remember when using fertilizers and plant growth regulators

Best practices for lawn care operators to keep in mind when putting down fertilizers and plant growth regulators.

It's important that batteries are stored in a dry, dust-free location, out of the reach of children.

Winterize Battery-Powered Equipment

Fall weather is here, and it's time for pros in many parts of the country to winterize their battery-powered equipment. Here's how to do it.

Albaugh Receives EPA Registration for Chlorantraniliprole Products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Albaugh end-use registration for chlorantraniliprole products in both the crop protection and turf and ornamental markets.

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Turning Lawn Care into a Year-Round Business with Various Revenue Streams

Lawn care pros know keeping a lawn healthy takes consistent care across all seasons. This approach can assist in potentially building and maintaining a customer base throughout the entire year versus limiting yourself to strong but seasonal work.

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Envu Completes Purchase of FMC's Global Specialty Solutions

FMC Corp. and Environmental Science U.S., known as Envu, completed the sale of FMC's Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business to Envu.

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Participate in Green Industry Pros State of the Industry Survey

This year, Green Industry Pros is asking readers to take part in a survey about the current state of the green industry. Participate in the survey, and you will be automatically entered to win a $50 gift card.

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How Landscape Companies Can Effectively Market Add-On Services

A guide on how landscape companies can boost sales through strategic promotion of add-on services.

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FieldRoutes Adds Bundles Feature

FieldRoutes, a ServiceTitan company, launched its new Bundles feature, which enables field service businesses to quickly and conveniently create, sell, schedule, service and bill multiple services together in bundled packages.

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Nufarm Showcases New Technologies at NALP's Elevate

Nufarm is highlighting its all-new specialized technologies now available to lawn and landscape professionals at NALP’s Elevate Expo in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 4-6.

Equip Expo 2024 Showcases Lasting Legacies and Forward-Thinking Solutions

Few things are as energizing as a good tradeshow—and Equip Expo did not disappoint. Here are a few of the latest innovations that caught our attention at this year’s record-breaking show.

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FMC Corp. Receives Registration Approval from California for Durentis

California has granted FMC Corp. registration approval, enabling the official commercial launch of Durentis insecticide, a proprietary technology providing seasonlong protection from above and below ground chewing pests.

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Envu to Buy In2Care, Specializer in Mosquito Control Products

Envu will acquire In2Care, a technology company headquartered in the Netherlands that specializes in the development and commercialization of novel mosquito control products.

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Updates from Senske, Milwaukee Tool and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Milwaukee Tool added a new facility in Mississippi. Senske acquired two companies in Georgia. Envu appointed two new account managers. Learn more about these updates.

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Snippets About Supplier Relationships

Insight into what landscape and irrigation professionals should look for in a supplier.

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Top Trends of Equip Expo 2024

Find out what challenges equipment manufacturers strive to solve for landscape contractors.

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Behind the Scenes of Equip Expo 2024

Go behind the scenes with Green Industry Pros at Equip Expo 2024.

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Equip Expo 2024 Wrapup

Check out a few of the people and places the Green Industry Pros team encountered at Equip Expo.

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Ferris Launches Venture X Sprayer-Spreader

Ferris product engineers completely rebuilt the existing Venture model based on in-depth customer feedback to enhance and upgrade operations, ease of use and maintenance all while prioritizing operator comfort.

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Updates from Project EverGreen, Green Lawn Fertilizing and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Project EverGreen revitalized a green space in Staten Island, N.Y. Green Lawn Fertilizing named a new president. See these updates and more in the latest edition of Green Industry Roll Call.

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Turf's Up Radio: Live from Equip Expo 2024

Sarah Webb, editor of Green Industry Pros, met up with Wayne Volz and Darren Gruner of Turf's Up Radio, live from the Equip Expo floor. They discuss what they're most looking forward to about the show, a few industry trends they've seen and more.

Reist Power Spur Displayed at Equip Expo

This design of the Reist Power Spur allows operators to use the Power Spur on its own or with an attachment connected, adding both material handling efficiency and depth control.

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Reist Displays RotoRake at Equip Expo 2024

The RotoRake's (Hyd) bi-directional rotor allows for operation in both directions and features up to 25 degrees of angle.

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Bobcat Co. to Display New Grounds Maintenance, Turf Renovation Equipment at Equip Expo

Bobcat Co. will showcase several all-new and recently introduced grounds maintenance and turf renovation machines at Equip Expo.

SiteOne Adds Equipment Service Desk Option

SiteOne Landscape Supply is offering a new service for customers: the Equipment Service Desk, available for all types of equipment sold at SiteOne, including pest management, handheld equipment, snow and ice removal, hardscape solutions and more.

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Valley Industries to Showcase VIPower Electric Motors at Equip Expo 2024

Valley Industries introduced the VIPower electric motor family, meant to embrace a shift toward battery-operated equipment.

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Contractor Profile: Maddison Harman, sales arborist, Ryan Lawn & Tree

Maddison Harman, sales arborist at Ryan Lawn & Tree, discusses the best parts of the green industry, what it means to develop a support system, what the industry could use more of and much more.