The Teufel Times - Volume 2, Issue 2

An Informative News-Memo for Customers, Vendors,
Business Associates and Employees.

A Memo from the Teufel Family

Here at Teufel, we have always known that it takes more than just premium plants to create an exceptional landscape. And it takes more than mowers, trimmers and shears to maintain your landscape investment. It has always been the people who make the difference. It is our team of dedicated nursery and landscape professionals who really set us apart and make us who we are today.

Linda Teufel - Vice President

Periodically we would like to introduce to you a few of the people behind the scenes. Those who have made a special contribution, been involved in one of our unique projects, or who have a message that is particularly worthwhile. Cheryl Cone, a long time Teufel team member and incredibly talented landscape professional, is featured in "Team Approach" She was also the driving force behind our featured project this month, "If dogs dream ..." I know you will enjoy reading about Cheryl and her very special project.

... would they ever imagine this as their dog run?

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Ecoroof Portland 2010

The City of Portland is sponsoring Ecoroof Portland, taking place March 12-13, 2010. Come learn how ecoroofs work, why they're important, and what's next for Portland's rooftops and skyline. With nearly 200 ecoroofs in Portland and an incentive available to help with the costs, it’s the perfect time to get an ecoroof of your own.

If you own property in Portland, manage or own development projects, aspire to work in the ecoroof industry, or simply support sustainable development, Ecoroof Portland is the event to get involved with this alternative roofing approach. Activities will include Portland ecoroof tours, live ecoroof installations, presentations by local and national experts, and workshops to help you get started on your own project.

Fair attendance is free.
visit the Teufel Landscape booth during trade show hours.

Working Green Portland

Spring is coming and many of us are thinking about new gardening and landscaping projects. If you're in that group, why not consider a project that will help restore and protect rivers and streams while adding beauty and value to your property?

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Turf Health: ID and control of Red Thread

What is Red Thread?
by Cheryl Cone

Red thread is a common disease in lawns of western Oregon and Washington. Diseased areas of lawn vary in size and shape and appear scorched. This time of year you will often see red at the tips of the dead grass, thus the name “red thread.” Red thread occurs during the cool, wet periods from fall until spring and is caused by a combination of two fungi. Only the leaves and leaf sheaths are attacked. Lawns that are growing slowly because of the lack of nitrogen are most severely affected. Red thread is seldom serious enough to kill the lawn.
 

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March Plant of the Month

Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus)

General Culture: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils or somewhat low fertility. Loose, sandy or rocky soils with excellent drainage are best. Dislikes moist to wet soils where it will quickly rot. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance or to control growth/spread or limit unsightly woody stem growth.

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