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FM Landscape Professional Recognized

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:09:15 +0000

The Professional Grounds Management Society will present its E. Earl Wilson Award to Jeffrey Bourne of the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Recreation.

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FM Sustainable Landscaping Guide Released

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:56:55 +0000

The Groundskeeper and the IFMA Foundation are pleased to announce the release of Sustainable Landscaping, a practical, real world guide on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices in landscaping.

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Sustainable Landscape Guidelines Tested

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:08:06 +0000

The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) has selected pilot projects to test a rating system for sustainable landscape design, construction, and maintenance.

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10 Tips To Reduce Outdoor Water Use

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:34:02 +0000

FM professionals can reduce irrigation water use by 20% to 50% while still maintaining attractive landscapes.

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CA Landscape Group Water Conscious

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:56:19 +0000

The California Landscape Contractors Association has received the WaterSense Label from the U.S. EPA for its Water Management Certification Program.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Turf-Blend 6-0-0

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:53:35 +0000

Converted Organics Inc. uses food waste to produce fertilizers for lawns, golf courses, sports turf, and other landscape uses.

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Atlanta Complex Digs Deep

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:05:14 +0000

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority will soon be able to water its landscaping and turn on ornamental water features.

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Milliken & Company Participates In Tree Plantings

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:04:42 +0000

The floor covering company is a member of the Georgia Forestry Commission's Making the Shade partnership.

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New Product Flash: Weed Pharm By Pharm Solutions, Inc.

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:23:05 +0000

The product is a "food grade" non selective weed and grass killer.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Got Landscaping Issues? A World Class Tree Climber Can Help!

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:34:09 +0000

While the world is currently in a sports oriented mindset, it would be remiss to overlook results from one exciting non-Olympic event—the International Tree Climbing Championship

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