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Citation From the Town
The way you keep from fake papers is be a certificate holder. They mail out notices for c... Read More
05/18 08:16:43 PM
10 things your landscaper won't tell you
I don't have insurance I hire illegal aliens I don't pay sales tax I do not pay FICA ... Read More
05/18 08:06:05 PM
Goggles for mowing???
---Quote (Originally by davis45)--- Get some of these. They are motorcycle glasses made ... Read More
05/18 08:05:08 PM
Dirtman's Picture Thread
Wow man that sucks! But anyways i would love to have your job for a day!... Read More
05/18 08:04:35 PM
What is your favorite trimmer?
---Quote (Originally by silvermaxd)--- love my old Shindaiwa T230 Trimmer. 6 years and s... Read More
05/18 08:02:56 PM
Lawn Solutions 21" turf revitalizer
Pics please... Read More
05/18 08:01:32 PM
Kohler rebuild
I've done a few economy rebuilds...its a crapshoot. On some horz Kohlers you can remove ... Read More
05/18 07:59:51 PM
Selling buisness nw lower michigan
There's a good chance that if you posted some details someone might take you somewhat seri... Read More
05/18 07:59:02 PM
Why use a Stand-On?
---Quote (Originally by Jimslawncareservice)--- I know, I was being a smart azz Posted ... Read More
05/18 07:51:31 PM
Rebuilding hydros??
Its all about the greater good..... Those hydro's are expensive.... Find a good mechanic... Read More
05/18 07:49:38 PM

Moose River Media In the News


Moose River Media Supports Skin Cancer Awareness Month - This month all Moose River Media publications will bear a special reminder that May is skin cancer awareness ...

Introducing the Gateway STMA Chapter Publication - SportsField Management magazine, a Moose River Media Publication, is excited to partner with the Gateway ...

LawnSite.com Sets Record for Active Users - LawnSite.com, the green industry's largest and most highly-trafficked web site, set a record on Tuesday, ...

Turf Magazine Strengthens Editorial Team with Wisniewski and Cuddihe - ST. JOHNSBURY, VT -Turf, including Landscape & Hardscape Design-Build, has added two highly experienced ...

Snow Business Magazine Announces Circulation Audit - ST. JOHNSBURY, VT - Snow Business magazine, the official publication of the Snow and Ice Management ...

New England Farmers Union partners with Farming: The Journal of Northeast - ST. Johnsbury, VT-New England Farmers Union and Farming: The Journal of Northeast Agriculture are pleased ...

Snow Business Magazine Announces Promotions - MILWAUKEE, WI - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) and Moose River Media (MRM) are pleased ...

Ron Hall Joins Turf magazine as Editor-in-Chief - ST. JOHNSBURY, VT—Green industry editorial veteran Ron Hall has joined Moose River Media as editor-in-chief ...



The Connected Customer

Be a winner in this word-of-mouth to word-of-mouse to word-of-mobile world


  Consumers have always had the power to choose what they wanted to buy, how much they wanted to spend, and which companies they wanted to do business with.
  Consumers have also had the power to share their good and bad experiences with friends and family, either encouraging or detracting others to buy.
  That's the way the sales and referral game is played. Customers have the ultimate power, and when they are happy, the chosen companies benefit from something that most landscape business owners hold near and dear: word-of-mouth. In fact, 90 percent of consumers ... (Read More...)

On the Lookout

Superintendents, concerned with the impact of one of the warmest winters in history, are watching turfgrass carefully.


  On this cool, early-spring morning, Barber peers into the microscope looking for clues of something that could lead to the turf's eventual demise. He's concerned about the turf's health, considering the unseasonably warm weather of the past several months in the Pittsburgh area where Cranberry Highlands is located. Barber wonders if the weather - temperatures were in the 80s the week before - could have an adverse agronomic impact on the turf, so he's watching it as closely as he can.
  Barber's not the only golf course superintendent who's apprehensive about how ... (Read More...)

Current Issue

Industry Advancements: Chemical and Natural Pest Controls


  As noted in the Louisiana State University Ag Center's (www.lsuagcenter.com) online posting, Optimizing Pesticide Performance, "Factors that influence pesticide performance include water quality, coverage, agitation, mixing, watering practices, water temperature, rotation, application time, pesticide incompatibility, residual activity and surfactant use."
  When making any pesticide application, always read and follow label instructions precisely. All products listed may not currently be registered for sale or use in all states. Check with your state or local extension ... (Read More...)

Current Issue

Right on Track

Tree clearing program is critical to train service


  Kids have a natural love of trains - from Lionel to Thomas the Train, it's fun to drive or push the locomotives around the tracks and imagine the joy of traveling the open rails. If only it were so easy for adults. Out in the real world, operating a train system and network of tracks is a massive undertaking, a 24-hour-a-day job where the workplace is spread over hundreds and even thousands of miles.
  One critically important maintenance task that passengers probably seldom pause to consider is tree clearing. Keeping the rights-of-way along tracks open is absolutely ... (Read More...)

The Devil is in the Details

National Cancer Institute's new water feature


  Through the Garden, a West Virginia-based landscape design-build company, has earned a reputation for creating interesting and unusual water features. The new water feature at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, Md., is an example of what they can do in a large commercial setting.
  Mike Yeomans and Henk Sterenberg are the principals of the firm. When asked how his company got the NCI project, Sterenberg said, "They knew our work. They have a landscaping company that comes through and takes care of the property, but they wanted something special, and Through the ... (Read More...)

Get Watered Down!

Trends and techniques for drip and drench irrigation


  Drip irrigation is no longer news. Yet the changeover to drip systems in the Northeast shows how solidly irrigation systems are built and how long they last. The move to drip irrigation, especially for vegetable growers, has been slow and steady over the past 10 years. That does not mean, however, that systems are slow to pay back the investment.
  "In general, you should get your investment returned the first year," says John W. Zimmerman, president of Rain-Flo Irrigation, East Earl, Pa. While he notes that breakeven will depend on the season and the crop's value, he ... (Read More...)

Are You Ready for a Recall?

Tools and tips for growers


  Although many product recalls are voluntary precautions to allow further investigation, growers know that even a whisper of a food safety concern can spell disaster. A hint of isolated E. coli contamination in spinach can send consumers running from all leafy greens.
  Advance planning has always helped producers cope with recall crises. For the 21st century grower, an ever-expanding arsenal of tools makes proactive management more effective than in years past.
  It's no secret that recalls often represent relatively minor problems. A label may be incorrectly ... (Read More...)

Take Your Pick

So many roses, so little time. A selection of what's new for 2012 should help you plan for a colorful season.


  Breathtaking color, alluring fragrance, spectacular blooms - not to mention your clients' and customers' preferences: There's a lot to consider when you set out to choose the right rose. With all the variables and all the varieties, how do you decide which rose to recommend?
  On these pages, we've gathered just a few of the newest roses for your consideration. As you scan the selections, loosen up a bit and let your gut be your guide. Sometimes it's that stop-you-in-your-tracks, love-at-first-sight moment that means you've found the right one. (For a little touch of ... (Read More...)

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