Course of the Week

ATS selected for KinderCare playgrounds

October 9, 2012 By
DALTON, GA.—Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) recently completed a multi-state project with KinderCare, a learning center for young children with locations across the country. ATS’ products were selected by KinderCare as the playground surface for various KinderCare sites in the states ...

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Ewing kicks off workshop season

October 8, 2012 By
PHOENIX—Green Industry professionals can learn new skills, earn CEUs, and gain business ideas with Ewing’s new classes for 2012-2013. New curriculum focuses on the latest trends, technologies, and best management practices to help landscape and irrigation professionals become more competitive ...

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Syngenta finalizes DuPont deal

October 8, 2012 By
GREENSBORO, N.C.—On Oct. 2, Syngenta closed the acquisition of the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business. As a result of this transaction, Syngenta now owns insecticide brands Altriset, Advion, Arilon, Acelepryn, Calteryx and Provaunt. A number of DuPont Professional Products employees ...

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STC donates play field

October 8, 2012 By
By Terrie Ward During the Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC’s) Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 2-4 in Dallas, a 5,700-sq.-ft. synthetic turf play field was donated through the generosity of its members to the children of SafeHaven of Tarrant County.  Funding for ...

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BASF T&O education program moves to Pinehurst Resort

October 1, 2012 By
PINEHURST and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—BASF will move its education program for turf and ornamental professionals closer to the North American headquarters of its agricultural products business unit. This new program features an exclusive approach that will bring customers to ...

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Can you lay new sod on top of an existing lawn or sports field?

September 28, 2012 By
The Internet can be a tremendous tool, especially when it comes to seeking helpful information. Unfortunately, misinformation is abundant, even in the most unlikely of places. The website eHow may provide a great deal of worthwhile information to consumers, but ...

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