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New SEGreen Landscape Conference announced

ATLANTA – The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced details of the new SEGreen Landscape Conference, scheduled for Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2016, at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. The conference, produced by SNA in cooperation with University of Georgia Extension and sponsored by the Georgia Urban Ag Council, will be held in…

Graham Spray Equipment recognized

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp has recognized Graham Spray Equipment for its contribution to job creation and the positive economic impact it has within and beyond the state. Kemp, accompanied by representatives of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, presented the company with an Outstanding Georgia Business certificate during a tour of Graham’s…

Georgia plant winner named for 2015

LOXLEY, Ala. – Empress of China Dogwood, a striking, high-performing tree in the Southern Living Plant Collection, received recognition as a Gold Medal Plant winner for 2015. Winners were chosen from five categories: natives, annuals, trees, shrubs and vines and groundcovers.   Empress of China Dogwood is an evergreen tree that works well as an…

Certified manager program offered online

HERNDON, Va. – The Principles of Turfgrass Management certification program is now available as an online course. Passing this international turf program will earn you and your crew the Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager credential.   Previously, this course was only offered as a print-based self-study. The online course allows students to receive access…