Personal Protective Equipment
Failure to properly wear personal protective equipment is a major problem in the landscape industry. Violations of federal OSHA’s rules for head protection, eye and face protection, respiratory protection and occupational noise exposure regularly make the top 15 list for the landscaping services industry segment. Personal protective equipment is a factor on every jobsite, and…
Read MoreGeorgia Bids Farewell to “The Georgia Gardener”
The Georgia landscape and gardening community gathered at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Monday, April 27, 2026, to celebrate the life of Walter Reeves, the beloved “Georgia Gardener” who passed away on April 10 at the age of 74. The memorial service was as much a family reunion as it was a public tribute. While…
Read MoreAI Demystified: How Lawn and Landscape Companies Can Use AI Effectively
Almost any software you look at is currently touting their AI capabilities, but despite its ubiquitous nature, there’s a lot of mystery still swirling around artificial intelligence and how businesses can utilize it effectively. So first of all, it’s best to define AI and some of the other buzzwords associated with it. “AI is anything…
Read MoreCAES faculty recognized among UGA’s top research award winners
During Honors Week each spring, the University of Georgia honors the discoveries, inventions, scholarly creativity and entrepreneurial breakthroughs that define its research mission. At the UGA Research Awards Banquet on April 2, four faculty members from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) will be recognized for achievements spanning environmental innovation, turfgrass breeding, food…
Read MoreUAC April Topiary Courtyard: What did you miss?
The UAC April Networking and Education dinner at Topiary Courtyard brought together industry professionals to address evolving landscape design challenges. The presentation, “Resilient by Design: Engineering the Future of Water-Wise Landscapes,” was followed by a panel discussion with three distinguished experts: Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Urban Landscape; Brandy Hall, Owner of Shades…
Read MoreCultivating a Profession: Introducing “Industry Icons”
Have you ever looked out over the lush, meticulously designed landscapes of Atlanta and across Georgia and wondered who planted the seeds for our thriving professional urban ag industry? The remarkable growth and innovation of Georgia’s modern landscape, turfgrass, and horticulture sectors didn’t happen by chance. This transformation was cultivated by the vision, sweat, and…
Read MoreHave you met… George Stillwell
George Stillwell, owner, Sports Turf Services LLC My first job in the green industry was… Working at a small golf course in West Sussex, England called Avisford Park (below). My father later managed the contract there, and I spent 10 years on the property, progressing from assistant superintendent to superintendent. The biggest challenge in my…
Read MoreValue Creation to Value Monetization: Arm Yourself with Accounting, Administration and Finance
By Gloria G. Palmer, CPA Executive Advisor at 3PG Advisors and President at Source Expert Advisors It is no secret that landscaping, turf care, tree care and other green industry companies are valuable. Our business owners are constantly solicited by interested parties. The rumor mill runs wild with talk of multiples and purchase prices…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour
By Metrolina Greenhouses | April 13, 2026 Premier trial gardens in three Southern states will host members of the horticulture industry as part of the Southern Garden Tour, June 2–4, 2026. Tour hosts — Young’s Plant Farm in Auburn, AL, the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC — welcome…
Read MoreNew Webinar Series Supports Professional Development and Leadership for Young Floriculture Professionals
By Greenhouse Grower staff | April 13, 2026 The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is launching a new Young Professionals Council (YPC) Professional Development & Leadership Webinar Series in 2026. Supported by the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund, the series brings together experts from across academia and the floral industry to share insights with the next…
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