Category Archives: Landscaping and lawn care

Lawn mowers across New York City may soon be as green as your lawn. State Senator Peter Harckham this week introduced a bill that would require lawn care and landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers sold in New York will be zero emissions by 2027. The proposal is part of a […]

Street Stock racers who come to race in the Mahoning Valley Speedway Fall Brawl season finale have just one more good reason to be a part of the spectacular event on October 30th. Thanks to C&B Lawn Care & Landscaping of Kunkletown who graciously added $ 100 to the 50-lap winner’s share, first place will […]

The fourteenth report on the state of the river (http://www.sjrreport.com) was recently released. It addresses issues affecting the health of the Saint John River. The report contains information that should be of interest to homeowners with residential landscapes. Nutrient levels in tributaries to the river, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, continue to be of concern. While […]

There was a collective sigh and eye rolls recently when it was announced that the governor had signed a law banning mowers, generators and other gasoline-powered equipment. Many Californians will say that California is just California, not realizing the real impact this will have on our daily lives, and how the new law really conflicts […]

Push lawn mowers can be a good option if you are looking for a relatively affordable alternative to other types of lawn mowers. They require more physical labor to function, but they’re an effective lawn tool to keep on hand if you need to maintain a small to medium lawn and hope to get some […]

Syracuse, New York State – Democrat Bill Kinne is running for his 12th term in the Onondaga County Legislature. He faces a challenge for 15th District Republican Kevin Ryan, a lawyer who has long worked for the campaign and volunteers for several candidates, from Rep. John Katko to County Director Ryan McMahon. If Ryan wins, […]

On October 9, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed AB 1346, the state’s latest effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through onerous regulations, in law. The law prohibits the sale of new lawn mowers, leaf blowers and gasoline chainsaws, among other products. The law follows a decree direction the State Air Resources Board to […]

Gasoline lawn mowers are noisy, dirty, and pollute the air. That’s why a new California law will soon ban the sale of gas-fired lawn care and landscaping equipment. Chris Monroe / CNET Apparently California is fed up with gasoline-powered landscaping tools. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law prohibit the sale of gasoline-powered […]

Plans for the Darien Nature Center, Fireside fundraising night are well underway with continued financial and in-kind support from the community. Although tickets are sold for Saturday’s event, sponsorship opportunities are still available. – an announcement of Darien Nature Center The 4th annual event will be held outdoors at the Center de la nature at […]

SALTEX 2021 celebrates return to NEC Birmingham in November SALTEX 2021 (Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition) returns in November to the NEC Birmingham. Anyone working with or associated with landscape design and management will once again have the opportunity to see a wide range of new and innovative products and services from leading suppliers when […]

1. Kick-off of the 150th Since its founding in 1871, Bethel has sent over 50,000 alumni around the world, so it seems fitting that Homecoming weekend marks the start of Bethel’s 150th anniversary celebration. Special events included a digital historical exhibit in the Bethel University Library and the Homecoming Hymn Sing, featuring a selection of […]

Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. This week, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener at Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ discusses landscaping tips for beginners including the first thing to do, how to make landscaping look professional, natural curb appeal and Moreover! Whether it’s installing landscaping elements, doing housework, or selecting […]

“Last year we were 90 percent electric on the hedge trimmers, and this year it’s 100 percent. My guys won’t even touch a gasoline hedge trimmer anymore,” says Morrell, who oversees the size of the 4,850 linear feet of garden hedges. . There are even standalone lawn mowers like the Roomba vacuum cleaner. “They’re really […]

Santa’s Outdoor Cleanup was one of the chosen businesses out of thousands of applications and received $ 10,000. This is the second-highest grant ever received and the first and first grant recipient in the New Entrepreneur category. They were among thirty small businesses selected to receive a free grant under the proposed program called Boost […]

ATHENS – Leyland cypress is one of the most commonly planted landscape trees, but poor site selection and disease pressure could soon send them down the path of red tips and Bradford pears. Popular as a hedge and in new landscaping, trees should be planted at least 10 to 15 feet apart, as the rapid […]

ATHENS – Leyland cypress is one of the most commonly planted landscape trees, but poor site selection and disease pressure could soon send them down the path of red tips and Bradford pears. Popular as a hedge and in new landscaping, trees should be planted at least 10 to 15 feet apart, as the rapid […]

“Last year we were 90 percent electric on the hedge trimmers and this year it’s 100 percent. My guys won’t even touch a gasoline hedge trimmer anymore, ”says Morrell, who oversees the trimming of the garden’s 4,850 linear feet of hedges. Tyler Campbell uses an electric hedge trimmer to trim hedges at the New York […]