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“You can pay me now, or you can pay me later." Remember those commercials about oil filters? This same catchphrase can be applied to using Mesotrione at seeding time.

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Problems That Arise From Low-Quality Grass Seed

It may be tempting to go for the grass seed with the lowest price tag, but you get what you pay for with seed. Low-quality grass seed has lower germination rates, higher weed content, and other costly problems.

How Bicarbonates and pH Affect Spray Water

The single largest input into our spray tank is the water used to make the application. We often overlook the significance of good water. Sometimes we think, “If it’s good enough to drink, then it's okay for our spray tank.” That may or may not be true!

2022 Fall Seed Market Update

The seed harvest for 2022 is in full swing.

New Co-Branded Line of Exclusive Grass Seed Products

Advanced Turf Solutions and Barenbrug have partnered together to create a line of exclusive grass seed products, including blends coated with XCD.

Don’t Plant Your Problems: Why is My Grass Seed Not Growing?

When you are planting your yard or inter-seeding your thin lawn, it is important to use the seed that is right for your environment.

Sowing Seeds for the Future: Turfgrass Breeding Impact on Tomorrow’s Seed Needs

By staying in tune with end-user feedback and being aware of environmental pressures, Barenbrug aims to be the preferred partner of today while simultaneously breeding the varieties of the future.

Where Does My Seed Come From?

Even though grass seems to grow around us without much effort, developing improved varieties takes time and effort.

Factors You SHOULD Consider When Selecting Turfgrass Species for a New Seeding

There are many factors that SHOULD be considered when selecting a turfgrass species for a new seeding. Here is a comprehensive list of factors to consider:

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Combat Rising Fertilizer Costs With Soil Organic Matter

2022 has certainly been challenging for the lawn care industry, with the double-whammy of extremely high fertilizer costs and limited supply. After a break from the high costs of 2008, global demand has increased. We will have to periodically contend with higher prices and shortages for the foreseeable future.

Recently Added Products: Summer 2022

Advanced Turf Solutions added several product offerings over the past few months. Take a look below at what’s new.

How Short Should I Mow My Grass?

When it comes to mowing height, it’s important to avoid cutting your grass too short or too tall.

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Surviving Peak Disease Season

It's that time of year again, when growth speeds up, temperatures rise, and we start to get consistent and persistent thunderstorms with humidity. The main summer event is here: peak turfgrass disease season.

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Turfgrass Issues That Thrive in Warm, Wet Conditions

Several turfgrass pests thrive in warm, wet conditions. Lack of air, poor drainage, compacted soil, and excessive thatch also contribute to infestations. In this post, we’ll look at three pests to be on the lookout for this summer.

Achieve Incredible Results on Trees and Ornamentals with Grow-In

Foliar-Pak Grow-In is our swiss army knife. Initially, Grow-In was developed to offer customers a complete turfgrass establishment program with the use of a single product. But as time passed, we noticed Grow-In was useful for seeding projects as well as achieving incredible results on trees and ornamentals.

Perimeter Pest Control: The Add-On Service Staple

Perimeter pest control was not always as attractive as an add-on service for lawn care operators as it is now. A few years back, structural pest control companies mainly offered the service.

The Best Time to Apply Grub Control Products

With so many species, how do you know when to treat? For the most part, the biggest concern is about annual grubs since they do the most damage to lawns.

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Managing Heat and Drought Stress

Summer stress takes many forms. With record-breaking temperatures in parts of our geography this week, heat stress is inevitable. In this blog post, we’ll discuss both heat and drought stress and what you can do to manage both.

Beth Berry Receives Women in the Green Industry Award

Fishers, IN—Green Industry Pros, the management resource for landscape contractors and equipment dealers, selected Beth Berry as a recipient of the Women in the Green Industry Award for 2022.

How West Virginia Green Beat Back Armyworms

For over 30 years, West Virginia was spared the damage armyworms could produce. Then, just like in many other states last summer, they struck. Lawns were devastated overnight, leaving lawn care companies working seven days a week to try and save as many properties as they could. Some yards made it; some didn’t. During this […]

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How to Maximize Your Glyphosate Dollars

Every time you turn around these days, it seems like there’s a new supply chain issue. This has no doubt affected us all in some way, and even the most-used herbicides in the world, glyphosate-based products, have given pain to the green industry.

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What You Need to Know About Pre-Emergent Breakthrough

When it comes to pre-emergent herbicides, the last thing you want to have is a breakthrough. But sometimes it happens—why? And more importantly, what can you do to minimize pre-emergent breakthrough?

Summer Lawn Care Timeline

As you prepare to care for your lawn this summer, we have a timeline to help you know what to do each month.

New Location in Springfield, Missouri

With the recent opening of our fifth facility in Missouri, Advanced Turf Solutions now has 24 locations that serve customers in 15 states.

Why You Shouldn’t Plant Cool-Season Grass in the Summer

Spring and fall are the recommended times to plant cool-season grasses. Why not summer?

Ivy League: Columbia Spotlight

Advanced Turf Solutions has 24 locations that proudly serve customers in 15 states. Columbia is one of five locations in Missouri and has been a part of the ATS family since 2016. Andrew Palmer has been the facility manager in Columbia since 2017. Tony Hicks is the assistant facility manager and has been with ATS […]

What You Should Know About Chinch Bugs

Chinch bugs are flying insects that damage lawns as adults and nymphs by extracting nutrients from the plants and feeding on grass blades. The damage is often confused with summer drought.

Additive Products You Should Have in Your Tank

Whether you're spraying fungicides, insecticides, or herbicides, there are three additive products you should have in your tank. They provide health benefits, long-lasting color, and keep poor water quality from tying up products in your spray tank.

It’s Not Too Late to Apply Pre-Emergents

There are two main active ingredients you can still use for pre-emergent applications: prodiamine and dithiopyr (Dimension). We have in-stock products with both active ingredients, and we’ll help you determine which is right for you.

Creating a Very Valuable Tool Out of Tank Mixing

Tank mixing multiple products into a spray solution is an especially valuable tool to utilize due to labor shortages.

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Trees

Like turfgrass, trees need nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. They also need other nutrients, including iron, manganese, and zinc. What happens when they’re lacking these, and how can you correct a deficiency?

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How to Investigate a Lawn Problem

One of your customers calls with an ambiguous description of a problem in their lawn, expecting you to immediately know what it is and how to solve it. What should you do?

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What the Color of Your Grass Is Trying to Tell You

If your grass has turned a color other than green, it’s probably trying to tell you something.

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Adding a pH Correction Service

If you’re interested in adding a pH correction service to your lawn care offerings, don’t underestimate the power of soil testing.

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Spring Seeding and Weed Control

Although fall is the ideal time to seed, you may choose to seed in the spring for one reason or another. An issue you’ll run into with spring seeding is summer annual grassy weeds.

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How to Rejuvenate a Neglected Lawn and Landscape

Find out how to rejuvenate a neglected lawn and landscape plus seven tips for instant curb appeal.

Environmental Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

A healthy lawn not only creates curb appeal but also contributes to the health of the environment. Here are some of the many environmental benefits of a healthy lawn . . .

Recently Added Products

Advanced Turf Solutions added several product offerings over the past few months. Take a look at what’s new.

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A Unique Way to Control Pond Algae

We’re now introducing Foliar-Pak Pond Additive, a safe, effective, and unique approach to algae control in ponds.

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Four Factors That Affect Grass Growth

Whether you’re planting cool- or warm-season grass this spring, it’s important to understand the factors that affect germination and growth.