We have recently welcomed Matt Welch and Don Lawrence to our golf sales team in Ohio.

Learn the answers to the 3 biggest myths about ice melt.

Traditionally, pre-emergent crabgrass control is applied in the spring. Even more traditionally, it is applied about the same time as the forsythia blooms, which is usually mid to late April in Central Indiana. However, with today’s technologies, tradition is no longer the norm.

Are you using liquid ice melt for commercial snow and ice management? If not, you are missing out on a valuable tool with lots of advantages.

When choosing fungicides, one needs to take into consideration the possibility of the fungus developing resistance to that particular fungicide. The development of resistance is more likely in some fungicides than others.

The line, “if you build it, they will come” is well known from the movie Field of Dreams. I like to apply a variation of this line to my methodology for growing healthy turf. If you build healthy soil (“it”) then what “comes” of this practice is healthy turf. Or in other words, “If you build it, then it will come.”

What do you talk about when you don't know what to talk about? Well, the weather of course. So, let's talk about the weather. For something we have no control over, it consumes a lot of our attention.

Clubs have experienced increased memberships and rounds after interseeding Bluegrass into Bermuda. It has allowed clubs to renovate from a warm season course to a cool season feel, with little or no disturbance.

fter ending a 15-year career as a golf course superintendent and assistant and thinking her aerifying days were over, Megan VanArsdale accepted a newly created position as the grounds director for Boyle County Schools and was pulled right back in.

Up here in my neck of the woods, technically it might be the armpit of the woods (geographically speaking), but I digress. Anyhow, around here in the Midwest, many of us will be spraying later than usual this season, which means there will be considerably more cool weather herbicide applications than in a typical fall. […]

Let’s talk about protecting evergreens from drying out.  A late-season watering of the entire root zone is one important step to take, making sure the roots don’t dry out in the desiccating winter winds. Another program you can offer your customers is an application of a foliar anti-transpirant, such as Transfilm Anti-Transpirant & Sticker.  These […]

Advanced Turf Solutions and Hittle Landscaping worked together to make sure a larger retailer's lawn was ready for opening day.

Bayer Green Solutions updates on improving overall seedhead control.

Each season starts with a plan but without proper information, what is the basis for that plan? Late fall and early winter are the optimum times for soil sampling. Sampling this time of year allows sports turf managers to prepare a fertility plan for the upcoming season. It is important to know what is available to the plant in the soil, so you know how much and what to apply to provide healthy and happy turf.

We have recently added four new sales representatives to our team in the lawn and landscape, golf, and sports turf markets.

We have outgrown our space in Hilliard, Ohio, and are constructing a new building. In the meantime, we have relocated to an interim warehouse to better serve your needs.

Preparing turf for winter during the fall months will help it recover and come back thick, green, and healthy next spring.

When normal chemical applications are failing to clean up your putting greens, a soil test can be a valuable ally in detecting "the root of the problem."

Bluemuda is a concept of growing warm and cool season grasses together, year-round in the transition zone.

Despite difficult weather, you can still prepare your turf for winter with these tips.

To know “what is going on in the industry,” volunteer at these organizations, especially the younger generation! See firsthand how you can make a difference! Below is a list of a few of the organizations in the Midwest. Be sure to search online or ask your colleagues about additional organizations for your profession.

We are proud to announce that two of our very own, Stuart Cagle and Jamie Mehringer, were among the recipients of the 2017 Midwest Regional Turf Foundation’s Award of Achievement. The Midwest Regional Turf Foundation is an organization that supports turf research and education at Purdue University for the advancement of the turfgrass industry. Each year since […]

Did you know that Detroit was the first city to have a concrete highway? Of course, it was only one mile on Woodward Avenue, but a small start can lead to something great. It led to Michigan being the first in many transportation innovations like superhighways and painted road centerlines. For us, we are excited […]

Turf that lacks color, density, and general good health may benefit from a recovery program.

As we wind down another summer, we begin to see how much of our turf damage is related to the summer weather, and that which leaves us looking for another explanation. Cooler days and nights will provide our landscapes with some much-needed relief and recovery; however, most of us will experience some turf that continues to look like mid-August.

What should we know about fall herbicide treatments? Is now a good time for trees and ornamentals to be fertilized? We sat down with Sales and Product Development Manager, Mark Sybouts, to learn more.

The number of insects wreaking havoc this time of year is decreasing, especially on ornamentals. However, there are some insects still active.

Aerification is chiefly important for stopping soil compaction. Soil compaction can hinder or avert oxygen movement into the root zone and the percolation of water. It can also hinder the addition of better mediums and nutrients into the soil profile. All of these issues will, in turn, hurt root growth, making the turf less healthy […]

When planning for fall fertility, you should think, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and roots.

As summer draws to the end and the days grow shorter it is important to turn attention to preparing your turfgrass for cold weather.

Getting Mother Nature’s help would greatly aid our endeavors, but alas, we all know we can’t totally rely on Mother Nature to get the job done right every time. However, there are several things WE can do to increase the chances for a successful seeding.

Planning ahead and taking advantage of Early Order Programs can save you money and give yourself an edge against your competitors.

Could Pythium Root Dysfunction be destroying your creeping bentgrass? Discover how spring and fall applications of Fame™SC will keep away Pythium Root Dysfunction.

November 02, 2011 at 2:32 pm Category: Advanced Turf’s Solutions There’s something to be said for doing business with companies that share your values. Just ask Rob Palmer, owner of Weed Pro, an Ohio-based lawn care firm with clients ranging from residential and commercial, to cities and schools. Their services cover fertilization to seed control, […]

February 21, 2017 at 7:28 pm Pre-emergent herbicide applications are used to prevent the pop-up of grassy weeds. One of the most common warm season grassy weeds is crabgrass. Crabgrass is one of the first warm season grassy weeds to arrive in the springtime and this is due to its ability to germinate at a […]

February 23, 2017 at 9:16 pm Placing tarps on mounds and plates is a critical maintenance practice. Tarps will perform two main tasks. Keep moisture off the mound and plate areas – Mound and plate areas consist of special soil that contains significantly more clay, thus keeping moisture off the areas are critical for performance.  […]

Chlorosis:  A Major Issue for Landscape Trees and Plants April 14, 2016 at 10:27 am Category: Around the Turf Scene It’s an exciting time of the year—temperatures are increasing, birds are coming back north, and trees are thinking about producing leaves. For some trees though, producing leaves with a normal level of chlorophyll (the pigment […]

December 21, 2016 at 4:35 pm The long winter months are the perfect time to expand your knowledge of turf management through education seminars. But why should you take the time to go to? What’s in it for you? Here are the top 6 reasons you should attend education seminars: You can obtain continuing education […]

December 12, 2016 at 2:12 pm In many of our locations, snow has fallen and it appears colder weather is here to stay. If you have yet to put down ice melt or salt, it’s just a matter of time. Here’s 3 big myths about ice melt you may be falling for and ice melt […]

February 06, 2014 at 2:51 pm This has been a cold and challenging winter for people in the Midwest, but what does this mean for our landscapes? Winter injury is a commonly overlooked issue when it comes to landscape maintenance, but it can be the all too common killer throughout the season. Some causes may […]