Mowing and Turfgrass Health

Few things are as important to turfgrass as proper mowing. It is one of the most frequently performed cultural practices that has the ability to make an immediate impact on the beauty of a lawn, athletic field, or other turfgrass sites. When walking into a baseball, football, or soccer stadium and getting that first glimpse...

Soil Compaction

Compacted soils are often the most limiting factors in the growth of all plants in urban and suburban areas. The construction of homes, driveways, roads, and other urban infrastructure often involves the removal of decades worth of well-developed topsoils. Many of the most productive lands evolved under perennial grasses and in recent years much of...

Soil Sampling

  There are many things that can be done to improve turfgrass health, quality, and performance but few offer as much return on investment as soil sampling. Often for as little as a few dollars, soil tests can provide a vast amount of information to help make important decisions on the application of fertilizers, lime,...

Site Preparation for New Plantings

  Proper planting techniques are the first step in ensuring success with any new lawn. A little bit of extra care in soil preparation can produce lawns that are healthier, more deeply rooted, and more drought-tolerant for years to come. See below for helpful tips on how to properly install new seed or sod so...

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