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In a pinch: Crabgrass is clumpier with dense hairs coating the leaves, according to James. (Photo: Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

How to test if your grass seed has gone bad

Simple tests and tips for when you think your grass seed has gone bad.

The bright side In many cases, extreme climates also offer some extremely cool landscapes. (Photo: Wylie Rogers)

Turf management lessons from America’s toughest climates

Turf pros from the toughest climates give their best maintenance advice.

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Steel Green’s game-changing spreader/sprayers

Every machine is proudly built in the USA at our Lebanon, Indiana, facility.

Don’t lose confidence: If done incorrectly, corn gluten meal can result in broken trust and uncertainty for clients.(Photo: Shravya Peddigari)

Four mistakes to avoid in organic turf management

How landscapers can deliver greener, safer lawns without overpromising perfection.

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Smart irrigation and the war against turfgrass

If the plants you install in your landscapes require a lot of irrigation just to survive, perhaps you have chosen the wrong plants.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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Meadow Lab launches new Wildflower Sod

Meadow Lab’s Wildflower Sod offers landscape professionals a sustainable replacement for traditional turfgrass.

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Cornell Turf Show returns for its sixth season

Starting Friday, March 28, and running through Friday, May 30, the show will air live every Friday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST.

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PBI-Gordon launches new Field Development Team to support turfgrass industry

The team of turfgrass experts will serve as a resource to the PBI-Gordon product portfolio by providing training on new and existing products, product trials and more.

From green to gray: Gray leaf spot produces spores that can be spread by the weather, lawn equipment or even just walking on it. (Photos: Courtesy of Quali-Pro; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Spot this problem early

The season is almost over, but gray leaf spot isn’t.

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PBI-Gordon launches Green Dividends Early Order Program

The PBI-Gordon Green Dividends Early Order Program plans to ensure a successful 2025 for turfgrass professionals by offering low prices on qualifying products until Dec. 2, 2024.  

Professor Dr. Kevin Kenworthy on a Brazos plot (Photo: Brazos Zoysia)

Sod Solutions and University of Florida debut Brazos zoysiagrass

Brazos is a medium-fine bladed zoysia featuring drought resistance, early spring green-up and fall color retention.

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Top tips for a healthy summer lawn

Follow these steps to make sure your customer’s lawns thrive all season long.

How combination products can make your lawn care strategy more efficient

Experts share how these products can reduce costs and enhance client satisfaction.

Grigg expands turf portfolio with plant health products from Brandt iHammer

Grigg expands its line of offerings to include three technology-enhanced plant health products from Brandt iHammer.

Understanding the soil type will help you better manage the nutrient needs of your turf. (Photo: HappyNati/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Understand your soil to level up your turf management

Soil properties and health can impact turf nutrient availability, which is why it’s critical to understand your soil type.

Experts stress a preventive treatment is the best way to sell grub control to clients. (Photo: ETCH Outdoor Living)

Why you need to sell grub control as insurance for lawns

A preventive strategy is the best approach when selling a green, healthy and grub-free lawn.

Keeping turf safe from heat and drought stress is a year-round job for certain parts of the country says Steve Murray, government contracting and agronomic manager at McCall Service in Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo: Pro Green Lawn Care)

LCOs share their best tips to prevent and manage heat-stressed turf

Monitoring irrigation use, soil health and communicating with customers are key to mitigating the effects of drought.

Lawn care operators have several control options to tackle summer, large and brown patch. With different strains of large patch, LCOs will need to deploy different controls strategies. (Photo: Mary Ann Hansen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org )

The causes and cures of summer, large and brown patch

These devastating diseases can hit your customers’ yards this year. Mike Kenna shares what to keep a look out for.

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New turfgrass varieties developed by UConn researcher require less maintenance

Researchers say the improved grasses reduce mowing, fertilizer and irrigation needs and while offering financial savings due to the reduction maintenance.

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