APRIL IS...NATIONAL LAWN CARE MONTH

By Jim Novak

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) and Te Lawn Institute (TLI) have partnered with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and the Irrigation Association (IA) once again to promote the April is...National Lawn Care Month campaign.

Te goal of this annual campaign is to help build awareness, educate the public and help support landscape companies, turfgrass producers, educators, green industry companies and other professionals who want to educate their clients about the benefits of lawns and proper lawn care.

Te Lawn Institute’s website has a wide variety of graphics to promote the campaign. Members are encouraged to download images and infographics to feature on their websites and social media to promote National Lawn Care Month to their customers and local media.

NALP has also created a tool kit which includes the April is...National Lawn Care Month logo, infographics, photos, press releases, lawn facts and numerous promotion suggestions that you can use.

Te start of the spring season is the perfect time to harness the public’s excitement about the outdoors and remind them about the benefits of a well-cared for lawn. Spread the word!

For more information, visit the following websites:

www.TeLawnInstitute.org

www.landscapeprofessionals.org/nalp/ national-lawn-care-month.aspx?

Jim Novak is TPI Communications Manager

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TPI Turf News March/April 2017