Landscaping Articles

Description:  Irrigation of 100 hectares of turf for commercial sale. Location:  Sunshine Coast SE QLD Scope:Turf Farm Irrigation Design supply installation and commissioning of pumping, pipeline and irrigation system including chemical injection for pH ...

May 14, 2019

By The Pump House

The idea of the heat island - that densely built-up urban areas are considerably hotter than the rural and semi-rural landscapes that surround them - has been extensively studied and is widely accepted by academics and the public. ...

Apr. 25, 2019

By Environmental News Network (ENN)

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Mar. 24, 2019

By BioPro Ireland

Installation Details In the picturesque state of Alaska, the annual appearance of winter means one sure thing; Snow. Along the Alyeka Pipeline in Alaska, snow can measure as much as 30 feet annually.  This snow requires routine removal from the roof of facilities. With employees constantly on the rooftop, Alyeska invested in a KeeGuard system along the roofs edge. ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Kee Safety, Inc.

The past decade has seen changes in the South Korean pig industry landscape. From more than 12,000 pig farms in 2005, the number declined to 6,000 in 2012. Despite this, total pig inventory in the country has gone up to almost 10 million heads from roughly nine million heads during the same period, evidence of the growing efficiency and productivity of the country’s pig producers.  ...

Dec. 13, 2018

By Big Dutchman

Project Name: Regatta Bay Golf Course Product: Grasspave2  Application: Parking City: Destin State/Province: Florida Install Date: February 1998 Install Size: 950 m2 (10,226 sq ...

Nov. 5, 2018

By Invisible Structures, Inc.

1) Venting – it’s crucial to keep air movement and temperatures at the optimum levels. 2) Watering at the right times – and just importantly in the correct fashion! Make sure plants are grown nearby those with similar needs so plants with a need for a lot of water will be apart from those with dryer needs. 3) Keep roots strong – as fertilizers are applied and plants grow, ...

Jul. 5, 2018

By Lianyungang JM Bioscience Co., Ltd.

When in the process of operating most types of agricultural harvesting equipment, the safety of the operator, as well as bystanders, must be of utmost importance. This is especially true for disc and drum agricultural mowing equipment. Disc and drum mowers cut the crop in preparation for harvest utilizing the “blade impact” method—similar to how a lawn mower blade cuts the grass ...

Jun. 18, 2018

By Kondex Corporation

Problem. It’s a long way from the clubhouse’s coffee shop to the 18th hole. Furtively ducking into the nearby woods is an unsatisfactory answer to nature’s call, so mid-course comfort stations are necessities. But perc challenged soils and environmental considerations can preclude septic systems. Sewer connections, utility electricity, and running potable water can be ...

May 6, 2018

By Advanced Composting Systems LLC (ACS)

Resistant weeds, dicamba training, new EPA rules and regulations, and ag companies being bought or merging together have been a few of the topics found in many ag media and publications this winter. In summary, things are continually changing in agriculture and will continue to change. One of those changes that many, if not all growers, have experienced is how to deal with weed resistance. ...

Apr. 16, 2018

By Ag Leader Technology

Sometimes, rules and regulations come along to change how you manage your farm. The federal government’s recent action on the common herbicide ingredient dicamba is one such example, and resilient farmers may need to make some changes to comply with new regulations laid out by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in October 2017. ...

Mar. 28, 2018

By Ag Leader Technology

Horticulture lighting research has been conducted on young plants (germination, seedlings, plugs and cuttings) for many years. Michigan State University published a series of articles in Greenhouse Grower (see references below) on bedding plant seedlings. In their research, Drs. Wollaeger and Runkle experimented with different LED wavelengths and compared them to fluorescent light on seedling ...

Jan. 30, 2018

By Illumitex

As more and more investors, opportunists and growers are jumping onto the green rush that is the cannabis industry right now there is also a big influx of folks who are learning as they go.  Lighting is a major purchase for this industry as a big margin of growers still prefer the better climate control and security of growing indoors and even those who choose to grow in a greenhouse are ...

Sep. 17, 2017

By P.L. Light Systems Inc.

As more and more investors, opportunists and growers are jumping onto the green rush that is the cannabis industry right now there is also a big influx of folks who are learning as they go.  Lighting is a major purchase for this industry as a big margin of growers still prefer the better climate control and security of growing indoors and even those who choose to grow in a greenhouse are ...

Sep. 14, 2017

By P.L. Light Systems Inc.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is not yet ready to ban the use of chlorpyrifos on food crops, despite growing concerns from lawmakers and members of the public regarding its safety. The chemical – which is an organophosphate insecticide – is primarily used to control foliage and soil borne insect pests on food and feed ...

Sep. 10, 2017

By UL - The WERCS

Herbicides, also known as weedkillers, are chemical substances used to control and kill unwanted plants (weeds), leaving the desired plants unharmed. While these products are very useful for farmers, they are not always safe. In fact, many herbicides that were in common use around the world a few years ago are slowly being banned. In this blog post, we will look at a few herbicides that are used ...

Aug. 21, 2017

By NW Solutions

Project Name: The Wave Waterpark Products: Grasspave2 Applications: Grass paver fire lane and overflow parking City: Dublin ...

Aug. 7, 2017

By Invisible Structures, Inc.

Friends of the High Line will be taking their composting program to a new level using cutting-edge technology to compost in only 14 days. The Rocket composter technology allows for a continuous process of feeding it daily while constantly aerating the mass inside the vessel, producing high enough temperatures to kill pathogens.  Friends of the High Line ...

Aug. 2, 2017

By Tidy Planet Limited

A mystery illness is hitting northeast Ohio’s American beech trees. Called beech leaf disease, it’s causing striped and curled leaves, weak buds, and sometimes the death of saplings. It seems to be spreading fast, too. “And we really don’t know what’s causing it,” said Kathy Smith, forestry ...

Jul. 26, 2017

By Ohio State University

After a few spring showers all of a sudden our pastures and meadows are becoming jungles as the grass shoots up overnight. If you’re in the market for a mower to attach to your compact tractor or quad bike, there are lots to choose from. Perhaps too much… With the bewildering range of different mowers available, what’s best for your needs? ...

May 18, 2017

By Farm Tech Supplies Ltd.