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Five Questions: Jared Hoyle, Ph.D.

Seth Jones chats with Jared Hoyle, Ph.D., about how he got into the business, his most memorable day at work and more.

Avoid going back: “You don’t want to come up short on a job,” Hugg explains. (Photo: SiteOne Landscape Supply)

Top landscape edging installation mistakes 

Experts lay out the most common errors contractors make when installing landscape edging and explain how to avoid them.

Picky eater Grubs like to munch on fescues due to its soft tissue. (Photo: Syngenta; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

How to spot, treat and prevent grubs this fall

Expert advice on how to manage and treat for grubs this season.

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Waterloo Turf expands franchise footprint to new territories across Texas

Waterloo Turf is expanding its footprint in its home state of Texas, with new franchise agreements signed in Waco and College Station, increasing its total Texas territories to 27.

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The benefits of building an annual agronomic plan

How annual agronomic planning allowed my business to improve turf health, reduce weeds and boost profits

Not so small: Large patch can ruin lawns if left unchecked. (Photo: Quali-Pro; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: A guide to identifying and managing summer patch diseases

Test your knowledge on common patch diseases in lawns

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Primera welcomes Marion Ag Service as new member‑owner to strengthen turf and ornamental distribution

The addition exemplifies Primera’s strategy of aligning with independent distributors to strengthen the company's presence in underserved regions.

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John Deere debuts digital repair tool to enhance maintenance options

Operations Center PRO Service offers a comprehensive suite of digital resources, including step-by-step repair guides, troubleshooting and more.

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DryJect unveils redesigned website with enhanced resources for turfgrass pros

The new site features agronomic management tools and worksheets, cost analysis calculators, university and industry research data, case studies, testimonials and locator maps for finding local DryJect service providers.

Feeling Gray: Watch for round spots of tan or gray when identifying GLS disease. (Getty Images: JJ Gouin / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images (bottom); DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus (Header)

Leaf the turf alone

After the recent heat waves, gray leaf spot can terrorize lawns

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Jeff Kwiatkowski joins Envu to lead U.S. Turf and Ornamentals

Before joining Envu, he spent the past several years as president of a small, privately owned company.

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Quali-Pro launches new turf insecticide for grub and pest control

Contrado SC has 18.4 percent chlorantraniliprole and is labeled for both systemic and foliar activity.

Big brother: Yellow nutsedge can grow twice as tall as its purple counterpart. (Photo: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org (Left); md Sojibul Islam / istock / getty images plus / getty images (top); header, Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: How to manage nutsedge

Don't go nuts trying to control this tough pest.

Controlled-release applications can help reduce labor costs and equipment wear and tear. (Photo: Lebanonturf)

Understanding the different types of fertilizers

Lawn care experts explain how controlled-release fertilizers work and in what settings they are most beneficial.

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Wiedenmann expands into landscape market with turf management tool

Recently, Wiedenmann North America has turned its attention to the professional landscape market.

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Milwaukee Tool joins Primera’s supplier network

This partnership illustrates Primera’s wider supplier plan to evolve thoughtfully into adjacent categories that strengthen member capabilities.

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W.S. Connelly partners with Noble Turf to expand turf solutions

Noble Turf has been recognized for years for its commitment to helping turf professionals achieve optimal playability, aesthetic appeal and turf health.

Stress symptoms: Heat stress can sometimes be misidentified as drought or fungal diseases such as brown patch. (Photo: Ross Braun)

Tips and tricks for managing turf stress

Turf pros outline strategies for addressing heat-stressed turf that lies above — and below — the surface.

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Turf School: How to manage summer weeds

Take control of purslane, spurge, knotweed and foxtail this summer with these expert tips and tricks.

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Envu offers savings program through May for lawn care operators

Products such as Durentis insecticide, Celsius WG herbicide, Scion insecticide with UVX Technology, Talstar Professional insecticide and Terradex Quick Strike aim to help lawn care operators manage difficult targets, timing and turf types.

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Companies in the News: Updates from Kubota, Isuzu, the PHTA and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Waterloo Turf, the PHTA, Kubota and more

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Envu welcomes three new hires to strengthen turf and lawn care service

Pat Quinlan, Jay Long and Zak Peterson bring more than 50 years of combined expertise in the lawn, golf and sports turf industries to Envu.

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Tips and tricks to build strong dealer/distributor relationships

Dealers and distributors’ five key insights to help utilize this business relationship

Mike Kellum becomes new SePro turf and landscape technical specialist

Kellum holds more than two decades of hands-on experience, including years as a golf course superintendent, and is a well-respected veteran of the turf industry.

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