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NJ Plants Trade Show

February 22, 2016 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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It's time for the 6th annual "NJ Plants Professional Landscape and Nursery Trade Show." The show features classes, networking opportunities, and of course lots of plants! It will be held on February 24 - 25 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, N.J. For more information … [Read more...]

landscaping business, Plants nj plants show, plants

Grass That’s Healthy and Green

December 15, 2015 Joe at Rutgers 2 Comments

In this video, Darbi Worley from "HouseSmarts" visits Rutgers University to speak with Dr. James A. Murphy about what you can do to make your lawn healthy, beautiful, and green, no matter the climate. … [Read more...]

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Limiting Liability as a Snow Contractor

November 4, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

If you're a snow contractor in New Jersey, you’re probably concerned with liability and high insurance costs. There’s a new bill in the state legislature intending to help. The bill is called “S.3121," and here is the official synopsis: “Prohibits snowplow or de-icing service … [Read more...]

landscaping business, liability, snow and ice management

Green Expo 2015

October 30, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

The New Jersey Turfgrass Association will be presenting the GREEN EXPO Turf and Landscape Conference on December 8th, 9th, and 10th in Atlantic City, N.J. This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the annual event, presented in partnership with the Golf Course Superintendents … [Read more...]

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It’s Soil-Testing Time

October 26, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

Do you want great turfgrass in the spring? What’s the most important thing you should be doing right now to make that happen? We asked Joe Clark, who manages the Rutgers Turf Farm. He said, “The first thing you should do is test your soil. You need to check the pH.” The pH … [Read more...]

Plants, turf acid, alkaline, pH, soil, test

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