Golf Supplies, Turf & Landscaping
Sometimes it may seem that turf management professionals are speaking a foreign language, especially for those first starting out in the industry. An understanding of commonly used terms will help. So, we’ve created this glossary with definitions of lingo you may hear on the job.
Golf Supplies, Turf & Landscaping
It was the first ever U.S. Open Championship held in Wisconsin and Erin Hills did not disappoint. Hundreds of dedicated and tireless volunteers worked hand-in-hand to create and maintain the highest-quality conditions in the world. If the scores were any indication of course conditions, it was a major success.
As a second-generation turf management professional, Adam Vecitis has played a major role in what has made the Glendale Complex look as excellent as it does today. We talked with Adam about what it takes for the crew to turn a field from ordinary to spectacular and how he became interested in turf.
Toro Commercial Equipment, Turf & Landscaping
The Toro Company has taken the new Workman GTX utility vehicle on a cross-country tour showcasing its seemingly endless configurations, diverse abilities and overall comfort. The Workman series of utility vehicles have been the pillars of maintenance staffs across the world for decades.
A good turfgrass supplier doesn’t stop by to just sell grass seed or drop off a sample of fertilizer. You want someone who cares about your work, who will sit down and help build a budget based on dollar restrictions and needs on the course.
Lighting, Turf & Landscaping, Water Features
As you walked through the Backyard Lounge, a brand-new exhibit which showcased outdoor living products at our 2017 Green Industry Conference, you were sure to notice and appreciate the Zen-like feel of the LED patio lights, gentle running water and nature-like surroundings.
While LED lighting started inside homes, it has now migrated to the outdoors into the backyards of homeowners across the country. As homeowners are spending more time entertaining in their yards, the ability to customize a landscape lighting system is now readily available, and highly customizable.
There will always be an aspect of the green industry associated with the old-school, get-your-hands-dirty-type work synonymous with landscaping and turfgrass management. At the same time, two segments of the landscaping industry are front-runners in the race for practical, user-friendly technology that makes an impact both in quality of life and on the bottom line.
What do the numbers on the fertilizer bag mean? Understanding the information on fertilizer bag labels will help you choose the right products for you or your customer\’s lawn and garden needs. Creating a lush lawn and a garden with beautiful blooms and bountiful harvests can be made easier by following the Rule of 3.
Golf Supplies, Turf & Landscaping
Sam Geer says drones are no longer out of reach for the Green Industry. Geer, a geospatial design teacher at the University of Minnesota and a design professional with Urban Ecosystems in Minnesota, feels it isn’t a matter if drones will be used, but how soon.
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