Principal CEO at Gardenland Power Equipment & Co-Founder and CEO of Towa Industries Inc.
Roger Phelps joined STIHL Inc. in 2001 and is currently the Corporate Communications Manager. In that position he is responsible for creating and telling the STIHL story through integrated event marketing, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and digital and social media with the goal of increasing the visibility of and affinity for the STIHL brand and over 10,000 STIHL dealers. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served 10 years in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He has serves on the National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation Board of Directors, the National Association of State Park Directors Leadership School Board of Regents, and the Professional Grounds Management Society Board of Directors.
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The AGZA Residential Green Zone Initiative is about creating a quiet, calm, chemical free space in your own yard where pollinators and wildlife can flourish. Replace or reduce turf, grow food, use "people powered" tools as a first choice. Join the AGZA Green Zone movement today!
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Soil is a living thing. Compost increases the organic content of the soil which holds water and provides the material that bacteria and creatures need to break down and keep soil alive and full of nutrients.
Mulch can reduce evaporation from soil by up to 70%. Mulch is like a blanket on the soil. Not only do mulches conserve water and reduce the need for irrigation, they also moderate soil temperature, inhibit weed growth and, over time, improve the soil structure and health of plants.
Three simple ways to achieve an AGZA Residential Green Zone
DIY'ers
Homeowners are encouraged to follow “Best Practices,” which include reducing the use of conventional chemicals, conserving water, mulching, composting, and choosing regional native plants for your garden. Growing your own food by building a vegetable bed is also highly rewarding, fun, and educational. You can retire gas-powered equipment and switch to plug-in electric, battery-electric, or even people-powered tools—or use a combination of these options.
Below is a list of AGZA AFTC-tested tools, along with Residential Green Zone–supporting manufacturers.
AGZA Eco-Friendly
Service Providers
Property owners can seek out and hire AGZA Certified Service Pros or any other maintenance company that offers electric and people powered maintenance options. Additionally, maintenance companies that also offer best practices for fertilizing, weed , and pest control. Here is a list of AGZA Service Pros that offer gas alternative services in your area.
Home Owners with weekly maintenance crews
Home owners can purchase a suite of high powered battery electric tools "dedicated" for their properties and allow their hired maintenance crews to use them once a week. Here is a list of tools for your convenience. Listed are AGZA Residential Green Zone supporting manufacturers and dealers.
The bottom line is property owners can control what lawn and garden maintenance practices occur on their lands. Take the AGZA Residential Green Zone challenge, and create your own AGZA Green Zone.