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Florida's Drought Restrictions Are a Facilities Wake-Up Call


Facility Maintenance Decisions
What’s One Small Change You’ve Made to Your Field or Grounds that Had a Surprisingly Big Impact?

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Celebrating Park and Grounds Professionals

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Dan Schied Knows What He Knows, and What He Doesn’t

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How Cornell Manages a 1,000-Acre Campus With a Modern Grounds Strategy

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Inside Purdue University's Grounds Strategy for a Healthy, Vibrant Campus

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Mowing Decisions That Make the Cut at Purdue University

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NFPA and PERC Resource Targets Propane Safety Information

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Safer, Smarter and More Efficient: Mowing Strategies for Today’s Lean Crews

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Designing Mowers for Easier Maintenance and Long-Term Reliability

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The Future of Mowing: Smarter Technology and Electrification

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Facilities Test Limits of Electric Grounds Tools

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Winter Grounds Management Faces a New Reality

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Ground Management: Trends, Challenges for Summer 2026 and Beyond

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6 Sustainable Snow Removal Strategies

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Salaries for Superintendents or Directors of Buildings and Grounds

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Early Planning, Budgeting Key for Snow and Ice Management Programs

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Facilities From the Grounds Up with Nick McKenna

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Smarter Purchasing and What’s Next for Grounds Equipment

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Technology’s Role in Grounds Equipment Evolution

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How Grounds Equipment Manufacturers Are Driving Sustainable Maintenance

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The Robotic Evolution in Groundskeeping

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Trimmers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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How to Safely Store Hazardous Items

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How to Properly Store Equipment During Off-Season Months

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How to Maintain Grounds Equipment Inventory

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Steps to Securing a Reliable Grounds Vendor

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Overcoming Irrigation and Water Management Issues

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Tow Behind Mowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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UCLA Honored for Sustainable Grounds Management

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Snow Throwing or Snowing Blowing: What is the Difference?

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Managers Discuss Incoming Technology Trends in Groundskeeping

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Two Grounds Management Products Recalled

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Snow Throwers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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8 Reasons to Plan Landscaping Projects in the Winter

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Representing Women in Sports Field Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Maximizes Utilities Projects to Benefit Grounds

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Washington D.C. Braces for Whirlwind Week of Security Challenges

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John Deere Mower Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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Facility Manager Charged with Fraud for Snow Removal Scheme

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How Tornadoes Produced Changes in Disaster Recovery Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Why is Fall the Best Time to Address Pavement Issues?

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Maintenance Worker Sparks Brush Fire

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Doing More with Less for Snow Removal

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Three Injuries Reported from Recalled John Deere Utility Tractors

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Alaska Schools Prepare for Upcoming Winter

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How to Store Summer Grounds Equipment

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Expert Tips on Maintaining Kohler's Golf Courses

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DeWALT Recalls Push Mowers

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Billions in Federal Funds Revamping National Parks

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Horticulture Management Inside Milwaukee's Historic Domes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Latest Best Practices and Regulations for Pest Control

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What to Know About Pesticide Use

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From Law Enforcement to Grounds Management: Matthew Bailey

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Grounds Projects that Benefit from Equipment Rental

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Strategies for Renting Light Construction Equipment

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Cordless Tillers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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US Swim Team Trials Taking Place in NFL Stadium

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inside Grounds Crew Operations for the Milwaukee Brewers

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Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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North American World Cup Presents Unique Turf Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles Provide Versatility for Public Gardens

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5 Ways to Safely Manage Snow Piles

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Frigid Football: Extreme Weather Grabs Spotlight in NFL

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The Unseen Challenges Grounds Managers Face

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University of Pittsburgh Grounds Goes Electric

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Plowing and Deicing Strategies for Parking Garages

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6 Steps to Prepare Your Commercial Facility Turf for Winter

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How to Properly Store Grounds Equipment as Seasons Change

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Bobcat Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration and Crash Hazards

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Revolutionize Grounds Management with Autonomous Mowers in 2023

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Deferred Maintenance in Nation's Parks Gets Worse

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Transforming Landscapes with Autonomous Mowing

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Flooding Forces Part of Central Park to Close

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ADA-Compliant Snow and Ice Management Strategies

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How to Prepare Facilities for Winter

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Electrification and Sustainability: The Future of Grounds Management

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It’s Never too Early to Prepare a Winter Treatment Plan

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Robots Making Impact in Snow & Ice Management Preparation

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7 Safety Tips to Help Outdoor Workers Beat the Heat

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How to Successfully Integrate Electric Equipment

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Proper Storage, Care, and Training for Extended Mower Lifespan

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Maximizing Your Commercial Mowing Program

Building Operating Management
Water-saving Benefits of Smart Irrigation Systems

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More Leaf Blower Bans Take Effect Across the U.S.

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Georgia Utility Pollinating Areas Used for Solar Power Arrays

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OSHA Targets Risks in Landscape Maintenance

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Rethinking Grounds Care to Benefit the Environment

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OSHA Reminds Grounds Managers of Job Hazards

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Hedge Trimmers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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The Benefits of Battery Power Grounds Equipment

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Grounds Managers Weigh Options for Battery Powered Equipment

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Advice for Grounds Managers About Taking Care of Sports Fields

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From Gas to Electric: How Facilities are Converting Grounds Equipment

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Oakland A's Playing Possum with Broadcasters

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Climate Change Contributes to Modest Rise in Home Runs

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Turf Care Manager Keeps Central Park Looking Pristine

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First and Last Impression: Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes

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Introducing Gen Z to Grounds Management Through TikTok

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How Can Grounds Managers Make the Switch from Gas to Electric Equipment?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Electric Utility Vehicles

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Making the Move to Electric Utility Vehicles

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Leah Withrow Offers Sport Facility Grounds Care Tips

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Mower Decisions: The Role of Safety and Ergonomics

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Picking the Right Attachment Depends on Your Equipment

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Attachments Add Versatility to Equipment Fleets and Staffs

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Overcoming the Challenges of Stadium Grounds Care

Building Operating Management
Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

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Are Leaf Blowers Illegal?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Technology is Evolving Utility Vehicles

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Synthetic Turf Recycling Program Launched

Building Operating Management
SoFi Stadium Uses Sustainable Grounds to Also Be a Year-Round Park

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Introducing the Next Generation of Electric Utility Vehicles

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How Sustainable Initiatives are Changing Grounds Management at University of Michigan

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Technology is the Future of Mower Design

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Next Stage: Electric, Autonomous Machines on Horizon

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Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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Sustainable Guidelines for Snow and Ice Management

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Top Mowing Strategies for Athletic Fields

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What to Plan for in a Hardscape Design Project

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Hardscape Design Requires Collaboration Between All Parties

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Golf Courses Show 29 Percent Reduction of Water Use in 2020

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John Deere Lawn Tractors Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

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Electric Grounds Equipment Sees Sustainable Benefits

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Electric Grounds Equipment Goes Modern

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Now's the Time to Start Planning Snow Services

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New Certification Program Offered for Turf Equipment Managers

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Weather Keeps Orioles’ Head Groundskeeper Busy

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Desert Bloom: Sustainability Pays Dividends at UTEP

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Snow and Ice Treatment Tips for Parking Structures 

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California High School Earns Sustainable Grounds Care First

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How to Maximize Mowing for a Good First Impression

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Opinion: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Should Be Banned

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Wildfire Resilience and the Role of Landscapes

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Snow and Ice Management: Strategies to Prepare for Winter Operations

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Training, Good Maintenance Are Crucial to Snow and Ice Management

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Maintenance, Grounds Jobs Rank Among Most Dangerous

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A Blizzard of Challenges in Keeping Schools Open

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Grounds Management: Preparing for Certification

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U.S. Capitol Turns to Golfers for Turf Help