Articles
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DEVELOPING A FERTILIZER PROGRAM FOR TURF
Fertilization is very important for the maintenance of most quality turf areas. It is the process of applying essential nutrient elements for the growth and...
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HOW TO CALIBRATE FERTILIZER SPREADERS-PART 1 DROP SPREADERS
Fertilizer spreaders provide an effective means of accurately applying the proper amounts of fertilizers and pesticides to turf areas. But they must first be calibrated...
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BROADCAST SPREADER CALIBRATION
In the previous posting, drop spreader calibration was discussed. Here we will consider the calibration of broadcast spreaders. The concept is the same. First calculate...
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PREEMERGENCE WEED CONTROL IN TURF
Weed infestation of turf areas is a continuous problem. The species of weeds will vary somewhat by location, but they generally fall into two major...
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MOW MY GRASS?
First of all, mowing is a very destructive process as far as the plant is concerned. When mowing, we constantly defoliate the plant, which causes...
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO WATER GRASS?
The answer to this question depends on several factors. These include the type of grass you are growing, soil type on the area, and the...
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WHAT IS A STARTER FERTILIZER?
If you have been researching the correct way to seed a new turf area, you have probably been told that you need a starter fertilizer....
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WHAT IS AERATION AND WHEN DO I NEED IT?
Aeration, or you will sometimes see it as aerification, is the process of loosening the soil to reduce compaction and increase the movement of water...
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DO I NEED KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS, TALL FESCUE, RYEGRASS, OR FINE FESCUES?
The answer to this question depends on your location and your goal in establishing the turf area as well as other factors such as the...
