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The Turf[TECH]Report - Getting the Dirt on Soil Amendments
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The success or failure of turf is directly related to the quality of the soil and how it has been treated and/or managed throughout its growth cycle. One way to greatly improve soil quality for turf grass is to apply a soil amendment to condition the soul. soil amendments are used to...
Seeding in Spring
Discover How to Apply Seed to Lawns in Spring: When spring arrives and the turf appears to be patchy or you need to establish a whole new lawn, although best recommended in fall, spring can also provide a good environment for grass seed germination. Learn the best ways to help grow strong, new turf...
Spring Lawn Care Check List
Spring is almost here and there are some lawn care tasks to start on in order to prepare your lawn for a quick green up, the fight against weeds and pests, as well as helping turf produce a stronger root system to manage the stresses of summer. Check out these easy steps to ensure a beautiful, strong lawn this season!
The Turf[TECH]Report - Understanding Herbicides
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The term herbicide, well known by the turf industry for years, are chemicals that can be applied on fertilizer that can kill or change the normal growth of weeds, but do you know the difference between all the herbicides on the market? Learn more...
Tis the Season... for Snow Mold!
Learn How to IDENTIFY & TREAT Affected Turf Grass: As spring approaches and snow begins to melt, one may notice that areas of turf grass may appear to be “glued” together and pale yellow in color. This problem is a sign of the disease know as snow mold. Click to learn more...
Keywords: turf disease
Lawn Care Tip: Springs Approaching! When Should You Start Mowing Again?
It's a nice day but still in the midst of the winter season, leading you to wonder, "is it okay to start mowing again?" Click to discover more...
Keywords: lawn care tip, spring lawn care
2017 Upcoming Green Industry Trade Shows
8 Excellent Trade Shows You Should Watch for this Year...Its a new year with multiple opportunities to learn, network and check out the latest in the green industry. Staying updated on the newest products, industry news and education is important throughout the green industry. Discover 8 different trade shows to keep your eyes out for this coming year.
Keywords: trade show
2017 Lawn Care Resolutions
3 Lawn Care Resolutions that will GREEN-UP your Lawn & your Wallet! Want to improve the look and health of your turf and spend less money doing it? These lawn care resolutions can greatly improve the appearance of your lawn...Click to learn more!
Keywords: soil ph, spring lawn care
Taking a Glance Inside the 2016 New England GROWS Show with the TurfCare™ Road Crew
Check out what the TurfCare™ Road Crew was up to last month at the New England GROWS Show...
Keywords: trade show
The Turf[TECH]Report - What is a Nitrogen Inhibitor?
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A nitrogen inhibitor is a substance used to inhibit the biological oxidation of ammonium nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen in soil as well as help manage the conversion of urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide until adequate rain or irrigation can occur. Click to discover more on why this technology is important, the different types of inhibitor technology, and why using this technology could benefit a lawn as well as the environment...
Keywords: turf[tech]report
BEWARE of Ice Melt Damage
Important Tips to Prevent & Treat Ice Melt Damage: Applying ice melt to walkways and drives is a necessary and effective way to prevent slips and falls throughout the winter season but it can also cause adverse effects to lawns and landscapes. Following these steps can assist with the prevention and treatment of ice melt damage...
Keywords: ice melt
Want to get the BEST MELT out of your ICE MELT?
Important Selection & Application Techniques: Winter has arrived and if you haven't already, soon you will be visited by lots of snow. Life doesn't stop for snow, which is why we count on ice melt. But are you getting the BEST MELT out of your ICE MELT? Discover important TIPS to ensure ice melt efficiency and effectiveness...
Keywords: ice melt, info graph
Winter Lawn Care Check List
Winter is quickly approaching and there are just a few more things you should do in order to prepare your lawn for the cool months ahead. Make sure you check these 5 items off your list to ensure an easy beginning to your lawn care in the spring...
Keywords: info graph, lawn care check list
Be the Boss of Lawn Frost
Discover How to Identify, Manage & Prevent Lawn Frost Damage: You may know what lawn frost is but do you know why it occurs and some of the ways it can damage your lawn? Learn more about ways to identity, manage and prevent your lawn from frost damage...
Taking a Glance Inside the 2016 GIE+EXPO with the TurfCare™ Road Crew
Check out what the TurfCare™ Road Crew was up to last month at the GIE+EXPO 2016 Show...
Keywords: trade show
To Rake or not to Rake?
Common Myth Exposed! Autumn is quickly approaching, leaves are beginning to change colors and fall; so it is time to bust out that rake again, right? Maybe not, the practice you know as "raking leaves" to prevent them from smothering and killing your lawn may be actually inhibiting the overall health of your lawn...
Keywords: fall lawn care
Fall Lawn Care Check List
Follow this easy to use fall lawn care check list to make sure your lawn is properly prepared for winter.
Why Winterize Your Lawn
The Importance of a Fall Fertilizer Application: Remember all the time you spent on your lawn this spring and summer; weeding, feeding, treating, watering and mowing? Now that fall is here don’t let all that hard work go to waste. There is one more step to ensure your lawn is protected throughout the winter...
Keywords: fall lawn care, fertilizer
Making a Difference with One Swing at a Time
On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, Turfcare™ sponsored and participated in the 10th Annual Golf Classic and Benefit for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center at the Apawamis Club in Rye, New York...
Keywords: growing local communities
Are you Applying the Right Type of Fertilizer to Your Lawn?
Are you aware that there are two types of nitrogen options available in fertilizers, quick- and slow-release nitrogen? Fertilizers are used to deliver important nutrition, like nitrogen, to promote the optimal appearance and health of your lawn. Knowing the difference between these two fertilizers will help you achieve the desired lawn you want. Click to learn the difference between quick- and slow-release fertilizers to help you with your lawn care needs...
Keywords: fertilizer
Is Your Soil STARVING Your Lawn from Nutrients?
Discover the importance of soil pH: Did you know that if your lawn's soil has an imbalanced pH level you could be limiting nutrient uptake, inhibiting the health of your lawn and wasting fertilizer? Discover tips to balance and maintain your soil's pH...
Inefficient vs. Efficient Nutrient Uptake
Turf Care Supply Corporation uses innovative solutions to promote efficient nutrient uptake from the soil to the plant. In order to promote this efficiency, its important to understand the difference between inefficient and efficient nutrient uptake. Want to learn the solution to healthy plants and soil? Discover more with this easy to use diagram...
Keywords: info graph
Lawn Care Tip: How to Mow in the Heat of Summer
During the peak of summer your lawn may suffer from stress from the heat and dry weather. There are a few tips and tricks one should follow in order to maintain a healthy lawn in extreme heat...
Keywords: info graph, lawn care tip
Should I Aerate?
Did you know that aerating your lawn is just as important as fertilizing, mowing and watering it? That's right, this is a very important lawn care technique that helps maintain a healthy grass root system. Learn more about when and why you should adopt aerating into your lawn care techniques...
Does Fertilizer Go Bad?
Did you ever wonder "Does fertilizer go bad?". The general answer is no, fertilizer does not go bad if it is properly stored. Discover tips to properly manage your left over fertilizer at the end of a season.
Keywords: fertilizer
Aerating Tips for Success
Learn tips for effectively aerating your lawn to promote a stronger, healthier look...
Get the Dirt On Thatch
Thatch is a loose, intermingled organic layer of dead and living stems, shoots, and roots that if left alone can compromise the health of your lawn. Discover tips for identifying and managing thatch...
Keywords: thatch
Lawn KILLER BUG! - How to ELIMINATE the HARMFUL Chinch Bug
It's mid-summer where heat is high and rain is sparse. You may be noticing your lawn browning in areas and may think it is caused by drought. But did you know that pesky chinch bugs can be infesting your lawn and causing this browning?! These insects are frequent to home lawns and can often be found during times of drought. Discover how to identity and treat these chinch bugs...
Keywords: lawn killer bug, yellow/brown lawn
Why is my Lawn Brown?
Troubleshooting Tips! Typically, Grass turns brown when grass roots are too short to properly grab nutrients or water from soil or, the soil does not contain enough nutrients or water. There are multiple reasons why your lawn can be turning brown. Here are 7 common reasons why your lawn is turning brown and ways to treat them...
Keywords: yellow/brown lawn
Weed of the Week: Ground Ivy
WEED OF THE WEEK: Ground Ivy...Throughout the month of June, TurfCare™ will be selecting a "Weed of the Week" to help you identify and treat selected pesky weeds to ensure your lawn stays beautiful this Summer.
Keywords: weed of the week
