Posts Tagged ‘Mulch’

  • nationalarb
    07.10.12

    A Trip To The Hill

    Today is day two of the Irrigation Association’s Advocacy Day in Washington DC.  This is running in conjunction with PLANET’s legislative day on Capitol Hill and Renewal and Remembrance,  the day PLANET members volunteer manpower and equipment to enhance the beauty of Arlington National Cemetery. Each year, this event draws hundreds of landscape and lawn care professionals from across the country to Arlington National Cemetery to spend the day mulching, cabling, improving irrigation, installing lightning protection for trees, pruning, planting, liming and... MORE >

  • Rainbow Christmas Tree Photo Courtesy of www.treetopia.com
    11.28.11

    HOW GREEN IS YOUR YULE* TREE?

    Unless your tree is flocked or a funky colored artificial (PVC) tree chances are your tree this year will be green. The question is how “green” (sustainable) will your tree be? Previously we covered the connection of trees to water so you already know the many benefits trees have on the environment, but what happens when millions of trees are cut for temporary holiday displays and could an artificial tree perhaps actually be greener? 40 million to 45 million trees are... MORE >

  • Winners and Tips 16-22
    08.22.11

    100 Ways Winners of the Week

    Congratulations to this week’s winners! Biff Sturgess of Houston, TX Jenny Schwab of Lincoln, NE Sean Morrissey of Parker, CO John Pittman of Flower Mound, TX Erik Vaisey of Marshfield, MA Stephanie Landregan of Los Angeles, CA Lori Cohan of Atlanta, GA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who won’t be running your sprinklers in the rain this coming wet season... MORE >

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    04.19.11

    TEN EASY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR LANDSCAPE MORE WATER EFFICIENT TODAY

    There are number of ways to reduce water usage on your property. Often the perception is that you have to make a large upfront investment for a water management program to pay off. While often an upfront investment leads to long-term savings, there are a number of small changes you can make to your daily and weekly maintenance program that will make an immediate impact on your water consumption. Here are some easy changes you can make today: Water early... MORE >

  • Stonebridge Ranch bed of flowers
    03.06.11

    PROFILE OF A WATER-WISE LANDSCAPE

    BIG AS DALLAS in the heart of North Dallas, resides Stonebridge Ranch, one of the largest master planned communities in the country. With over 8,000 homes set on 5,000 acres, Stonebridge Ranch offers a well-balanced mix of office, retail and residential uses. With a property this size, water is a major component of keeping the landscape looking its best but also was a big line item on the budget and one Stonebridge was looking to reduce. Collaboratively, Stonebridge’s HOA board... MORE >

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