More Than a Makeover: Why Brand Research Matters in Landscaping
Most landscaping companies do not recognize a brand problem right away. It becomes obvious over time through the symptoms: price pressure, unpredictable sales, longer sales cycles, confusion about what your company actually does best, or a declining close rate. The temptation is to jump straight to the visible fixes: a new logo, updated colors, a…
Read MoreSave the Dates: Upgrade Your Field Skills and Protect Your Business This Fall
As we move deeper into the season, staying competitive means balancing two things: mastering your agronomic craft in the field and protecting your bottom line in the office. This August and September, UAC is bringing you two distinct, high-value events designed to help you do both. Whether you need to earn critical recertification credits or…
Read MoreThe Future of Turf is Turning Green in Griffin
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss the 2026 UGA Turfgrass Field Day Mark your calendars and grab your folding chairs! The highly anticipated UGA Turfgrass Research Field Day is returning to the UGA Griffin Campus on August 5th, 2026. This isn’t just another industry event; it’s the premier opportunity of the summer to lock…
Read MoreCelebrating Year of the Sedum
The National Garden Bureau has chosen 2026 to be the Year of the Sedum. It is always the year of the sedum at The Garden Guy’s house. As I pulled photos for this column, I was stunned by its beauty, and in this case, it is Lemon Coral sedum. Make no mistake: Lemon Coral sedum…
Read MoreJune 2026 Executive Director Message
Dear UAC Members, As we look toward the future of the Georgia Urban Ag Council, I am thrilled to introduce a significant milestone in our communication strategy: our new bi-annual magazine, Industry Insights. This publication is designed to be more than just a newsletter; it is a dedicated resource to provide you with news, legislative…
Read MoreHurricane and Wind Damage to Trees and Shrubs in Nurseries
In this resource Summary Download PDF of this article Phases of Plant Damage Types of Plant Damage The Economics of Plant Damage References Click here for more information on how we produce science you can trust. UGA Extension contacts: Julie Campbell and Ping Yu Damage to container-grown trees and shrubs presents differently than damage to…
Read MoreCelebrating the Class of 2026 Horticulture Graduates
An Initiative of the Chattahoochee Tech Industry Advisory Council Celebrating recently graduated horticulture students from Chattahoochee Tech, Gwinnett Tech Meet Vera Vera graduated from Chattahoochee Technical College in May 2026 with a 2-year degree in Horticulture. She has accepted a salaried position as a gardener at the Southern Highlands Reserve in Lake Toxaway, North…
Read MoreA Dawg Walk for Water Conservation
by Bryan Tolar, Tolar Capitol Partners and UAC Consultant The University of Georgia’s beloved Sanford Stadium was completed in 1929 and has rightfully become one of the most recognizable college stadiums in the nation. This stadium and Dooley Field are the setting for football lore – stories of miracle finishes, bizarre plays, and legendary players…
Read More2026 Annual Georgia Sod Producers Inventory Survey
Bullet Points from the 2026 Sod Producers Inventory Survey 1. 2026 could be a year that external factors alter early and late season prices. 2. Supply of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass are strong entering the 2026 growing season. 3. Freight rates start the year down relative to previous years. 4. A 5.0-cent per square foot price…
Read MorePersonal 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…
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