For the 11th year, the Professional Landcare Network held a July volunteer day at Arlington National Cemetery. The association welcomed companies and individuals involved in the green industry from across the nation to improve the landscaping and grounds.

The volunteers brought in more than 170 cubic yards of mulch and fertilizers, and more than 100 pieces of equipment to tend the 600-plus acre cemetery. Organizers said the supplies and work totaled more than $250,000 in donations.

Historical Grounds

While most people recognize Arlington National Cemetery, few realize how large it is and the number of well-known Americans interred there. More than 300,000 people are buried at the cemetery, including veterans from all of the nation?EUR??,,????'?????<

Historic Congressional Cemetery is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It?EUR??,,????'?????<

PLANET is also responsible for the volunteer work being done at this location.

Many PLANET members have special connections at the cemeteries through relatives and friends who are buried there or through their own military service.

PLANET member Jacquelyn Burkhead of The Shurburtt Corporation in Spartanburg, S.C. lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the network?EUR??,,????'?????<

Project Significance

The July morning at Arlington started with a joint color guard and speakers who dedicated the day of work to those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice.

?EUR??,,????'?????<

PLANET includes more than 4,200 member companies and affiliates. These firms together represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.

To learn more, visit Landcarenetwork.org, or call the group?EUR??,,????'?????<

Sources: Professional Landcare Network, Stars and Stripes