Around the Turf Scene

Aeration is not a new concept in the turf industry. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why aeration has been a staple in the turf industry for decades, along with a few dos and don’ts.

For lawn care companies, there are many advantages of using liquid pre-emergent herbicides rather than granular pre-emergents. This blog post will explore those benefits and provide one caution to heed when developing a liquid weed control program.

Tank-mixing is a valuable practice for several reasons. Of course, it improves the efficiency of your crew by allowing them to apply multiple types of products at one time. But it can also enhance the efficiency of the products themselves and help prevent fungicide resistance.

What is an infield “lip,” and how do you manage it?

Japanese stiltgrass is a prevalent weed in the South. It is manageable but can become a problem if not controlled early. This blog post will explain how to identify and control Japanese stiltgrass so it doesn’t get out of control on your golf course.

If knowledge is power, then soil testing just might make you Superman.

Waking up to a frost-covered lawn may sound cozy, but it can be concerning to homeowners who are afraid the frost will damage their yards. Understanding frost will help ease worries about its effect on grass.

As we flip the calendar and regroup for the 2023 growing season, the largest component of most budgets is labor. What can minimize the shortcomings of a smaller staff but keep providing a safe and desirable product? Five steps that we can focus on are fertilization, growth regulators, wetting agents, pond management, and weed control.

If you own a lawn care company, you know it’s about much more than yard work. In “The Business of Lawn Care” series, we discuss topics related to managing and growing a company in the lawn care industry.