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 3, 2025 - 12:13 GMT
Calvert County commissioners approved an updated $12 million master plan for Hallowing Point Park, which includes new walking paths, a skate park, upgrades to baseball/softball fields, and discussions about adding synthetic turf fields. While turf fields remain a controversial and costly proposal, officials emphasized pursuing state grants and other funding sources to support the park's future improvements.
Sep 3, 2025 - 10:47 GMT
Boyertown Area School District has put its $7.5 million turf field project out for bid, with plans to convert the high school football stadium and potentially a second multi-use field to artificial turf. The stadium project is the primary focus, while the additional field is an alternate option, and if approved, both could be ready for student athletes by next September.
Sep 3, 2025 - 09:27 GMT
The global artificial turf market, valued at USD 3.75 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 5.77 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 4.9%, driven by rising demand in sports, leisure, residential, and commercial applications. Growth is fueled by climate challenges, cost savings, durability, and innovations such as eco-friendly turf and smart distribution through e-commerce, with Europe leading due to its strong sports culture and sustainability focus.
Sep 3, 2025 - 01:44 GMT
A community study at Manly Cove revealed that synthetic turf fields, especially those using recycled rubber crumb infill, are a major source of microplastic pollution entering waterways and beaches. Experts warned that these fragments pose serious risks to ecosystems and human health, prompting new NSW guidelines urging councils to weigh natural turf improvements before approving synthetic alternatives.
Sep 3, 2025 - 00:22 GMT
Caledonia Community Schools in Michigan has completed a $6.5 million renovation of its 75-year-old Ralph E. Myers Stadium, adding synthetic turf, heated locker rooms, new bleachers, concessions, and a track. Funded by a 2023 voter-approved $61 million bond, the upgrades preserve the stadium's historical legacy while modernizing facilities for athletes and the community.
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Sep 2, 2025 - 20:00 GMT
Climbing plants may look charming, but varieties like ivy, trumpet vine, bougainvillea, and wisteria can damage walls, trap moisture, attract pests, and even stress foundations. Experts recommend keeping these aggressive growers on trellises or arbors instead of allowing them to climb directly on your home.
Sep 2, 2025 - 19:15 GMT
Soil near driveways, patios, and sidewalks cracks in summer because concrete radiates intense heat, speeding up moisture loss and stressing grass roots. Preventing long-term turf damage requires extra care at these edges??"deep watering, aeration, overseeding with heat-tolerant grass, and mulching can keep lawns healthier and more resilient.
Sep 2, 2025 - 18:06 GMT
Thatch is a natural layer of dead and living stems that forms between soil and grass blades, and while small amounts are harmless, excessive buildup can harbor pests, encourage disease, and damage lawn health. In Ohio and Northern Kentucky, where thatch is less common, annual lawn aeration is the best way to manage it??"allowing thatch to break down into nutrients while also improving soil health and reducing compaction.
Sep 2, 2025 - 17:07 GMT
ChatGPT said: Overseeding without aerating can save time and money, but success depends on careful preparation ??" mowing short, dethatching, adding a thin compost layer, spreading seed evenly, raking lightly, and watering consistently. While this method works best on well-maintained, non-compacted lawns, heavily compacted soils still require aeration for effective seed-to-soil contact and strong germination.
Sep 2, 2025 - 17:07 GMT
As the season turns, September offers the ideal window to strengthen your lawn. With soil still warm from summer and rainfall on the rise, overseeding now helps grass establish quickly - setting you up for a thicker, healthier lawn through winter and into spring.
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.