September 2019
CONTENTS Excellence In Landscape Awards Project
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FOCUS: Turf Education Day
Renewal and Remembrance 10 ILCA members attend annual NALP program Legislative Day on the Hill 12 Members raise their voices on national issues
Five Millennials to Watch Younger members on the move
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Seasonal Weather Forecast 24 The Fall 2019 forecast Retooled Summer Field Day Hits the Mark 26 A great day for a great event
Turf Education Day Program
Turf Education Day Program 39 Día de la educación del césped
Midwest Groundcovers Celebrates 50 Years
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Five Critical Steps to Better Meetings It seems simple... but
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EN ESPAÑOL
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Diseases & Pests 58 White Grubs and Seasonal Needle Drop
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Member Profile 60 Okaw Prairie Landscapes Revisiting Your Plant Palette 66 Allium senescens ‘glauca’ On the cover... Rosborough Partners, Inc. received a Gold award for Landscape Maintenance for this 2018 turf masterpiece. The Landscape Contractor September 2019
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