Holganix Trials

Turfgrass was planted in Mid-September 2012. On 3/30/2013, the left side was fertilized with ATS 30-0-4 30% SCU,1% Fe at 1 lb N/ 1,000 sq ft rate, and the right side was treated with Holganix and .75 lb N/ 1,000 sq ft. read more ►

Bermudagrass And Winter

As we get into mid November, we often start to think about “putting our bermudagrass to bed”. Preparing this turf for winter means different things for different turf managers. For some it means making applications of Kade 65 WDG or CGC 40 for poa control, for others an application of TEB 360 to combat spring dead spot, some may adjust fertility to help the turf handle difficult winter conditions or others may simply raise the mowing heights before dormancy takes over. The fact remains that we must always wait until next spring before we can tell if we "tucked them in well enough". read more ►

Protect Those Evergreens!

The rain and moisture have finally returned from one of the worst droughts seen in the Midwest since the dust bowl. The grass is green, so now everything is back to normal. Right? Well, not really, especially for evergreen trees and shrubs. That stress took a huge toll on them, and they may not show the full extent of the damage until next year. read more ►

Don’t Be Afraid Of Technology, Embrace It!

I figure since most people refer to me as a gadget geek, I should offer up a few tips on how others in the industry are using their mobile technology. read more ►