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South Carolina to Ban Sale of Invasives
Landscape Industry Trends for 2024
So far, the 2020s have been banner years for the landscape industry. However, the upcoming presidential election, talk of a potential recession, climate change and other factors are all impacting client demand and trends. Landscape professionals across the country share what they are seeing when it comes to these elements influencing consumers and what they see happening in 2024.
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GrowerTalks’ 2024 Insecticide, Miticide & Fungicide Guide
You can now access the 2024 IMF Guide for free and online as a quick reference for insecticides and fungicides registered for different pests and diseases. Access your copy as well as information on Floxcor Fungicide and managing Flatheaded Borers from JC Chong, Technical Development Manager at SePRO.
American Standard for Nursery Stock
The purpose of the American Standard for Nursery Stock is to provide buyers and sellers of nursery stock with a common terminology, a “single language,” in order to facilitate commercial transactions involving nursery stock. The Standard establishes common techniques for (a) measuring plants, (b) specifying and stating the size of plants, (c) determining the proper relationship between height and caliper, or height and width, and (d) determining whether a root ball or container is large enough for a particular size plant.
Pesticide Applicator Licenses
Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension has put together a helpful document on commercial pesticide applicator licenses for commercial licenses (landscapers), non-commercial licenses (municipalities), and private applicators – how to get a license and the certification requirements to keep it current.
Clemson University
Student Plant Profiles
Clemson students create plant profiles to ensure “right plant right place,” an essential component of a sustainable landscape.
- Woody Plant Profile: Quercus virginiana
- Herbaceous Plant Profile: Muhlenbergia capillaris
- Herbaceous Plant Profile: Phyla nodiflora
- Woody Plant Profile: Cladrastis kentukea
- Herbaceous Plant Profile: Shortia galacifolia
- Woody Plant Profile: Magnolia grandiflora
- Woody Plant Profile: Rhododendron austrinum
Certified South Carolina Program
The Certified SC Grown program is a cooperative effort between producers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) to promote South Carolina products.
Clemson Extension
Clemson Extension helps improve the quality of life of all South Carolinians by providing unbiased, research-based information through an array of public outreach programs in youth development; agribusiness; agriculture; food, nutrition, and health; and natural resources.
International Society of Arboriculture Certification
Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.
National Association of Landscape Professionals
NALP is the national association that advocates for the industry, fosters diversity and professional development, and helps lawn care, landscape, irrigation, and tree care companies excel.
North Carolina Pesticide License
Certification is required for farmers (private applicators) wishing to apply restricted use pesticides to an agricultural commodity.
SC Certified Landscape Professional
The South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional (SCCLP) is an online, self-paced certification program that provides high-level horticultural education and training to green industry professionals and operators. SC Green members receive a 20% discount off their registration.
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
The mission of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is to promote the health, safety and economic well-being of the public through regulation, licensing, enforcement, training and education.
South Carolina Pesticide License
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is the state’s lead agency charged with regulating the distribution, sale and use of pesticides in South Carolina.
South Carolina Trucking Association
As a non-profit trade association, the SCTA serves as the voice of the trucking industry in South Carolina since 1933. 79.8% of SC communities depend exclusively on trucks to move their goods.