Welcome to the General News section - your source for what's happening in the lawn and landscape industry. From national events to local success stories, we cover innovations, partnerships, business moves, and industry shifts that shape the green world. Stay informed, stay inspired.
Sep 2, 2025 - 11:41 GMT
A Neshoba County, Mississippi resident discovered a partially decomposed body while mowing his rural property around 1:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, officials said. The Sheriff's Office and MBI are investigating to determine the identity and cause of death; investigators believe the remains may have been on the property for 4??"6 weeks.
Sep 2, 2025 - 11:25 GMT
The debate over fall aeration and seeding comes down to grass type: cool-season grasses like fescue thrive when aerated and seeded in fall, while warm-season grasses like Bermuda or Zoysia should wait until spring. Understanding your lawn's needs eliminates the controversy, ensuring stronger roots, better growth, and healthier turf year-round.
Sep 2, 2025 - 10:20 GMT
GrassRoots Turf has earned a spot on Lawn & Landscape's 2025 Best Places to Work list, a national honor that recognizes standout workplace culture and employee satisfaction across the green industry. Selected through a rigorous review of company practices and employee surveys conducted by Best Companies Group, the award highlights GrassRoots Turf's people-first approach and commitment to empowering its team to deliver exceptional lawn care service.
Sep 1, 2025 - 13:16 GMT
Anker's eufy is cutting Labor Day prices on its newest robot lawn mowers: the E15 is down to $1,399.98 (reg. $1,800) and the E18 to $1,599.99 (reg. $2,000) at both Amazon and eufy direct. The E15 matches its best post-launch pricing, while the E18 hits a new all-time low - making hands-free lawn care a lot easier on the wallet.
Sep 1, 2025 - 12:32 GMT
Labor Day 2025 brings big "Green Deals" on eco-friendly products, with discounts on EVs, e-bikes, scooters, power stations, lawn care equipment, appliances, and smart home devices starting from $38. Highlights include deep savings on Lectric and Aventon e-bikes, EcoFlow and Anker power stations, Greenworks lawn tools, and Samsung and LG washer/dryer combos.
Sep 1, 2025 - 10:55 GMT
Artificial turf poses serious health and environmental risks, with research linking it to toxic chemicals, extreme heat exposure, microplastic pollution, and habitat loss ??" making it unsafe for children and harmful to ecosystems. Experts recommend switching to natural lawns, which are safer, support biodiversity, reduce costs, and provide cooling and erosion control benefits.
Sep 1, 2025 - 05:44 GMT
The Global Golf and Sport Mats Market, valued at US$ 612.2 million in 2024, is projected to reach US$ 845.6 million by 2032 with a 4.6% CAGR, driven by growing golf popularity, home simulators, and indoor training facilities. Key trends include eco-friendly materials, smart sensor integration, customization, and expanding distribution through e-commerce, with North America leading demand and Asia-Pacific showing rapid growth.
Sep 1, 2025 - 03:00 GMT
Monty Don advises that September is the best time to aerate your lawn, creating holes that let oxygen, water, and nutrients reach the roots for greener, thicker, and more resilient grass. While the lawn may look patchy at first, by spring it will rejuvenate, and simple patch repairs with seed or turf now can ensure stronger growth next season.
Aug 31, 2025 - 13:18 GMT
Early September is the best time to fertilize lawns, with nitrogen being the key nutrient for greener color, density, and overall health, while phosphorus and potassium should only be added if soil tests show deficiencies. For lasting results, choose controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers and apply about 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, taking care to spread evenly and keep fertilizer off hard surfaces.
Aug 31, 2025 - 02:31 GMT
Your front porch sets the tone for your home, serving as both a welcoming entrance and a cozy gathering space. From hanging baskets, shrubs, and vertical gardens to water features, pathway arbors, and even edible landscaping, there are countless creative ways to enhance its beauty, charm, and functionality year-round.
Aug 31, 2025 - 02:30 GMT
Your mailbox is one of the first things people notice about your home, and you can boost curb appeal affordably with simple landscaping ideas. From herb gardens, wildflowers, and planters to lighting accents, edging, or even a rock garden, these low-cost upgrades can transform the space into a welcoming and stylish feature.
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Aug 30, 2025 - 18:00 GMT
Certain plants should never be pruned in September because doing so can remove next year's flower buds or vital food sources for wildlife. Experts advise leaving rosemary, Chinese fringe flower, American beautyberry, native grasses, asters, lilacs, and some hydrangeas untouched until their proper pruning seasons.
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Aug 30, 2025 - 14:01 GMT
Flowering trees like star magnolia, Yoshino cherry, Mexican buckeye, white dogwood, bottlebrush, flowering crabapple, and tulip tree provide vibrant blooms, fragrance, and multi-season beauty that can transform any yard into a centerpiece. Beyond their visual appeal, these trees also support pollinators, wildlife, and even air quality, making them both environmentally beneficial and aesthetically rewarding.
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Aug 30, 2025 - 13:01 GMT
Harvesting basil regularly by pinching leaves from the top or cutting stems above leaf nodes encourages bushy growth and prolongs the plant's productivity until frost. Fresh basil can be stored in water like cut flowers, wrapped in damp paper towels, frozen in ice trays, or dried for long-term use.
Aug 29, 2025 - 18:00 GMT
Matt Freedman, president of Beach Landscaping in South Carolina, says building connections with customers, peers, and suppliers is key to growth in the lawn care industry. Attending events like the Landscape Management Growth Summit gave him new ideas for scaling his business, access to better products and equipment, and valuable relationships that continue to benefit his company.
Aug 29, 2025 - 17:52 GMT
Coffee grounds don't drastically change soil pH, but they do add mild acidity, nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, and feed beneficial microbes that improve soil health. Many plants - such as azaleas, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, African violets, philodendrons, potatoes, and eggplants - thrive with small amounts of coffee grounds mixed into their soil or compost.
Aug 29, 2025 - 17:34 GMT
American Greens has completed the new Columbus Park Putting Course in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, a free 22,000-square-foot public facility featuring a 9-hole mini-putt, full-size putting green, chipping area, and sand bunker. Funded by Troon for $450,000, the project aims to make golf more accessible while supporting community programs and youth development.
Aug 29, 2025 - 16:06 GMT
Purdue University Veterinary Hospital has upgraded its outdoor dog run with K9Grass Elite, a synthetic turf designed for pets, based on a senior capstone project by horticulture student Mary Schultz. The new surface improves drainage, durability, and hygiene, creating a reliable recovery space for canine patients while serving as a lasting tribute to Schultz's design work.
Aug 29, 2025 - 15:04 GMT
In 2025, U.S. households spend an average of $621.56 annually on professional lawn care, ranging from $272.64 in Flint, MI to $1,597.24 in Newton, MA. Peak lawn care seasons average 250 days, with longer seasons in southern cities like Houston and San Antonio and shorter ones in northern cities like Philadelphia.
Aug 28, 2025 - 22:35 GMT
Southern California businesses, schools, HOAs, and institutions can now receive a record $7 per square foot rebate from the Metropolitan Water District for replacing grass with sustainable landscaping, thanks to new state and federal funding. The program aims to cut outdoor irrigation, help properties comply with California's upcoming ban on nonfunctional turf, and save enough water to supply thousands of homes annually.
Aug 28, 2025 - 21:58 GMT
The average U.S. household water bill is about $43 per month, though costs vary widely by state, household size, and seasonal use, ranging from under $20 in some areas to over $100 in others. Factors like tiered pricing, conservation surcharges, leaks, lawn irrigation, and sewer fees can significantly raise costs, making efficient use and maintenance key to keeping bills manageable.