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 8, 2025 - 13:36 GMT
Shortland Golf Club in Portland, Ore., is a new 19-hole par-3 course built entirely with synthetic turf, offering a fun, low-maintenance alternative to traditional layouts. Designed by Jackson Kahn Design, the course features creative greens, turf "bunkers," and even a 19-hole putting course, giving players a realistic and engaging golf experience without the upkeep of natural grass.
Sep 8, 2025 - 12:33 GMT
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) urges homeowners to prepare now for winter by properly storing summer tools and readying snow equipment, which helps prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. Their eight key tips include servicing gear before storage, managing fuel wisely, charging and storing batteries correctly, and keeping equipment sheltered and accessible for seasonal use.
Sep 8, 2025 - 11:40 GMT
Dreame unveiled its upgraded A3 AWD robot mower at IFA 2025, featuring all-wheel drive, 80% gradient handling, and AI-powered navigation with 3D LiDAR and dual HDR cameras. It also debuts EdgeMaster 2.0, allowing cutting as close as 1.5 cm from edges, tackling a common weakness in competing models; pricing and availability are still to be announced.
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Sep 6, 2025 - 20:00 GMT
Many flowers thrive in cooler fall weather, and fast-growing options like pansies, cornflowers, petunias, and goldenrod can quickly fill gardens with vibrant color. Experts recommend varieties such as hydrangeas, wandflower, and compact indigo sage for long-lasting blooms, pollinator support, and easy maintenance.
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Sep 6, 2025 - 17:00 GMT
Gardeners should deadhead zinnias once blooms fade or turn brown to encourage the plant to produce new flowers, improve airflow, and reduce disease risk. Experts recommend snipping above two leaves for landscape planting or deeper cuts for long stems in cut flower gardens, repeating the process regularly throughout the season.
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Sep 6, 2025 - 16:00 GMT
Patchy lawns can result from issues like compacted soil, poor watering, pests, fungus, or even using the wrong seed type, but each has a specific fix such as aeration, balanced irrigation, pest control, or reseeding with region-appropriate grass. Experts recommend ongoing practices like proper mowing height, seasonal fertilization, and soil testing to keep turf dense, healthy, and resilient against stress and weather extremes.
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Sep 5, 2025 - 13:42 GMT
Certain trees like apple, sour cherry, magnolia, and dogwood should never be pruned in fall because it removes next season's flower buds and exposes them to diseases and winter damage. Experts recommend waiting until late winter or early spring to prune so cuts can heal properly and blooms are preserved.
Sep 5, 2025 - 13:33 GMT
At IFA 2025, NexLawn made its debut under the MOVA group, unveiling advanced robotic lawn care solutions including the Master X Vision, which uses interchangeable modules and a robotic arm to clear obstacles, trim, edge, and even water plants. NexLawn also introduced the VIDAR and VIDAR AWD Series, compact AI-powered mowers with LiDAR mapping, object detection, and slope-handling capabilities, set to launch in March 2026 alongside MOVA's new eco-friendly smart power tools.
Sep 5, 2025 - 13:01 GMT
Lawn care specialists recommend shifting fall routines from frequent mowing to removing leaves and debris, using extreme mower blades for effective bagging before switching back to mulching for the season's final cuts. They also stress that fall is the best time for aeration of cool-season grasses, ensuring roots receive enough air and nutrients to prepare for winter.
Sep 5, 2025 - 12:21 GMT
Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, is replacing its natural grass with over 40,000 square feet of Major Play Matrix synthetic turf, eliminating rainouts and expanding the ballpark's use beyond baseball. The upgrade will allow for concerts, festivals, graduations, and community events while providing a durable, professional-quality playing surface designed to last for years.
Sep 5, 2025 - 12:00 GMT
A new study by Corston Architectural Detail found that California is the most expensive state in the U.S. for yard space, with a median cost of $125.47 and an average of $338.08 per square foot, far surpassing all other states. High real estate demand, wildfire-related landscaping costs, and water shortages drive these prices, with Nevada and Colorado ranking second and third at much lower rates.
Sep 5, 2025 - 10:31 GMT
At IFA 2025, MAMMOTION unveiled its Tri-Fusion Positioning System, which integrates LiDAR, RTK, and Vision technologies to give robot lawn mowers wire-free, ±1 cm precision on any terrain. The new LUBA mini AWD LiDAR, along with the flagship LUBA 2 AWD and YUKA mini Vision, showcase how this innovation enables easier setup, smarter navigation, and reliable performance even on slopes, shaded areas, and uneven ground.
Sep 5, 2025 - 07:41 GMT
M/S New Horizon Development Company private Limited ('Applicant), filed an application for Advance Ruling under Section 97 of CGST Act, 2017. The applicant sought for ruling for the HSN Code and GST rate applicable, in case Of our proposed supply and installation Of Artificial Turf/Artificial Grass and other sports flooring which will be in the nature of works contract. https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/supply-and-installation-of-artificial-turfartificial-grass-in-nature-of-works-contract-exigible-to-gst-aar-1432009
Sep 4, 2025 - 18:49 GMT
Kurapia (Phyla nodiflora) is a hardy, drought-resistant ground cover that thrives in warm climates, making it an excellent low-maintenance alternative to grass for filling patchy lawns. Once established from plugs, it provides year-round greenery, supports pollinators with tiny blooms, and requires minimal mowing or fertilizing to maintain a lush, carpet-like appearance.
Sep 4, 2025 - 17:17 GMT
Watering lawns is most expensive in Buckeye, Arizona, where residents spend nearly 1% of their annual income??"around $1,000??"on water due to high treatment costs and a consumer-funded water system. Eight of the top 10 most expensive U.S. cities for lawn watering are in Arizona, with many towns facing extreme drought and rising water rates.
Sep 4, 2025 - 17:15 GMT
ChatGPT said: Nearly 800,000 Ryobi electric pressure washers sold between 2017 and 2024 have been recalled after reports of overheating capacitors, explosions, and injuries including fractures to fingers, hands, faces, and eyes. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected models immediately and request a free repair kit with replacement parts from Ryobi.
Sep 4, 2025 - 16:46 GMT
Nearly half of New Hampshire is in severe drought, prompting Exeter officials to impose level 4 water restrictions that ban most outdoor uses like lawn watering and car washing. Officials urge conservation as river levels drop and precipitation deficits grow, warning that prolonged rainfall is needed to ease conditions.
Sep 4, 2025 - 14:46 GMT
Eufy's newest robot lawn mowers just hit record-low prices, with the E15 discounted to $1,400 ($900 off) and the E18 to $1,600 ($1,000 off) on Amazon. Both models feature app control, auto-mapping without perimeter wires, obstacle avoidance, GPS tracking, and customizable mowing settings, making them some of the most advanced??"and now most affordable??"robot mowers available.
Sep 4, 2025 - 01:36 GMT
Mecklenburg County commissioners unanimously approved $750,000 to replace the artificial turf fields at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, which were first installed in 2017. The Matthews facility, home to multiple soccer organizations and events, includes one natural grass stadium field and nine turf fields that will undergo upgrades in Phase II of the project.
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Sep 3, 2025 - 20:01 GMT
Not all charcoal is suitable for gardening, but biochar and lump charcoal can improve soil health by enhancing water retention, nutrient availability, and microbial activity. Experts recommend using charcoal in compost, pots, or as mulch to boost plant growth, speed decomposition, improve drainage, and retain vital nutrients.
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Sep 3, 2025 - 18:01 GMT
Watering mistakes like overwatering, underwatering, inconsistent schedules, or watering at the wrong time can lead to root rot, fungal diseases, stunted growth, or even plant death. Experts recommend deep, consistent watering in the early morning, keeping foliage dry, ensuring good drainage, and using quality water to keep plants healthy.