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,…
Read MoreLandscape, Ag professionals to gather in Perry for education event March 6
Central Georgia is home to some of the state’s busiest sod farms, plant nurseries, and landscape companies. From bermuda sod in Perry to woody ornamentals in Lizella, this part of the state is buzzing with agricultural commerce – that is, folks who grow plants and the landscape companies who install and care for them. Offering…
Read MoreFrom Frost to Spring: Managing Cold Injury in Ornamentals
Cold damage to ornamental plants is a recurring challenge for Georgia landscapers each winter. While injury from low temperatures is often first noticed as aesthetic damage, cold stress can have lasting effects on plant health, establishment, and long-term performance in the landscape. Understanding how plants acclimate to cold, the types of cold injury that occur,…
Read MoreNorthBridge® Bermudagrass Enhances Grounds at Grace New Hope Church
Grace New Hope Church in Lawrenceville, GA recently upgraded a high-traffic common area with five pallets of NorthBridge® Bermudagrass. The sod was donated by Sod Solutions and delivered by Sodmasters Turf Farm. The installation was handled by Daniel Frost, the church’s full-time facilities manager. Frost retired from the Cobb County Fire Department in the spring…
Read MoreHave You Met… Jonathan Robinson | Stone Center
Jonathan Robinson | Stone Center | Landscape & Masonry, an Outdoor Living Supply company My first job in the green industry was… Starting as a yard associate in April 2004. I worked in the yard until 2009, where I moved inside and began my transition into sales. From there, I continued to grow in my…
Read MoreRuter named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
UGA has 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012 University of Georgia professors John Ruter and Yajun Yan have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, bringing UGA’s total to 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012. It is the seventh consecutive year the university has had…
Read MoreLPU Coastal informs, inspires landscape pros in Savannah
Dedicated landscape teams gathered at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus in early December 2025 to hone their craft from the state’s top horticulture, weed science, and turfgrass educators. Dr. Bodie Pennisi, Extension Horticulture Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia, noted that “Coastal LPU was a great and successful program.”…
Read MoreWhite Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass: Biology, Identification, and Management
White Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass: Biology, Identification, and Management Rajesh Vavilapalli and Shimat V. Joseph Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223 USA Introduction White grubs (Figure 1) are among the most destructive insect pests of turfgrass in Georgia and throughout the southeastern United States. These pests…
Read MoreShine a light on your best work: Enter the 2026 GALA awards
For nearly 30 years, the Georgia Urban Ag Council has celebrated industry excellence through the Georgia Landscape Awards (GALA). What began with the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association continues today as our premier tradition of showcasing the outstanding craftsmanship of our members. Whether you specialize in residential design/build, seasonal color, or commercial landscape management,…
Read MoreBring Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year to the Georgia Landscape
As we move into 2026, the design world is moving away from the saturated hot pinks and moody brown tones of recent years. In their place, Pantone has introduced Cloud Dancer —a soft, airy, and sophisticated off-white that serves as a design reset. For Georgia’s design/build landscape professionals, Cloud Dancer represents more than just a…
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