MARCH 2026
Executive Director Message
Georgia’s start to 2026 was anything but typical. Between the mid-month (super-hyped) polar vortex storm and another winter storm at the end of the month, our industry was on alert. As always, UAC members rose to the occasion, providing essential snow and ice removal for both commercial and residential clients. In response to this demand,…
New 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report Is an Essential Resource for Agriculture Stakeholders
Produced by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the interactive 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report provides research-backed insights into the value and reach of Georgia…
Right tree, right place: Are we learning from our mistakes?
I recently attended and passed a Prescription Pruning Qualification course in Fort Myers, Florida. This class is conducted by the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and…
Uncovering Homeowner Priorities for Successful Installs
Your job is tough. As a landscape professional, you’re expected to understand the homeowner’s vision, the yard’s limitations and the turfgrass’s needs-long before installation begins. But most homeowners don’t see…
Consider coneflowers for attractive, colorful landscape designs
As we head into spring and summer, it’s time to get serious with your clients who love their gardens and ask, “Have you chosen your color palette yet?” I’m not…
Are you PRE-pared for PRE-emergent Summer Annual Weed Control? Crabgrass is here!
Forsythias are in bloom in Griffin, GA (Figure 1), and that means crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) control season is here, and other summer annual weeds such as goosegrass (Eleusine indica) and…
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Provided by WS Pharr & Company, Risk Control Department While vacationing last year in Miami, Florida, a city under near constant construction, there hung large sign on the fence…
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