Have you heard about the new water testing program we have at all 24 of our locations? We’re offering free water testing to customers who bring in a sample of their spray water. Because your spray water can interfere with the chemicals you apply, we want to ensure that you’re not spraying “expensive water.” Testing your water will provide the information to condition your spray water so you don’t have to apply more chemicals than necessary.
Successful sod establishment doesn’t just happen. It involves thorough preparation and careful planning to give the new turfgrass stand a healthy environment to root and grow. This blog post will discuss how to do just that, including when it’s safe to use herbicides on a newly sodded area.
This January was the sixth-warmest on record, and February is following suit. While many are hoping for at least a little winter before we start the application season, it’s definitely time to get our heads back in the game and ready for pre-emergent applications. Here are some tips and tricks to remember as we get going.
If you completed a dormant seeding project in the fall or winter, you might wonder what to expect as we near spring. Dormant seeding can be an effective method for establishing or overseeding cool-season grasses, and spring germination is the final step of the process. This blog post will provide some expectations and recommendations for turfgrass establishment this spring.
Advanced Turf Solutions has 24 locations that proudly serve customers in 15 states. Our Eastern Ohio location first opened in 2014 in Youngstown, then relocated to Boardman in 2022. With a recent addition, the Boardman facility now has 8,600 square feet for this growing operation.
I’m sure you have heard about resistance issues by now. Extension personnel preach about fungicide rotation on golf courses to avoid resistance. Greenhouses always rotate miticides. But what about insecticide resistance in a landscape setting? When do we need to focus on rotating mode of actions? Are some insects more prone to developing resistance? What products are available for rotation?
Spray equipment is an investment for your lawn care company, so you want to make sure you’re selecting the right equipment for your needs. Things to consider are vehicle size, tank material, pump type, and hose style. In this article, we’ll dig a little deeper into each of these factors.
New construction properties have chronically low soil quality, making it challenging to grow healthy grass. Why is that, and what can you do about it? Whether your company has been hired by a new homeowner to care for their lawn or contracted by a builder to establish a new lawn, this article is for you. We’ll discuss common issues and how you can adapt your practices to overcome them.
