Author Archives: ckellen
Understanding Fertilizer
Toro’s agronomist, Dr. Van Cline, explains the three numbers on a fertilizer bag and offers helpful hints for feeding your lawn.… Read more »
Putting Your Lawn to Bed
Toro’s agronomist, Dr. Van Cline, tells how to put your lawn to bed for the winter — and ensure it wakes up healthy next spring.… Read more »
Seed or Sod?
Which is better — seeding your lawn or sodding it? Toro’s agronomist, Dr. Van Cline, reveals his preference.… Read more »
Mulch or Bag?
Which is better for your lawn — mulching or bagging? Toro’s agronomist, Dr. Van Cline, reveals the answer and dispels some myths about this… Read more »
When to Aerate
What is aerification and why does your lawn need it? Dr. Van Cline, Toro’s agronomist, explains the benefits of aerating — and when you shou… Read more »
NPK In-depth
Want to know what the three key nutrients in fertilizer — nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus — do for your lawn? Dr. Van Cline, Toro’… Read more »
Treating Weeds
Dr. Van Cline, Toro’s agronomist, helps you fight back with these tips for treating annual and perennial weeds in your lawn.… Read more »
Cool and Warm Season Grasses
Toro’s agronomist, Dr. Van Cline, shares what you need to know about cool and warm season grasses…and when to plant them.… Read more »
How To Select The Right Blower For You
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Determine which power source will best meet the needs of your lawn size. If your yard is a ½ acre or larger, and you cannot reach e
Understanding Blower Power
When shopping for a new blower, many consumers look at the “miles per hour” rating to assess the power of a blower. However, it is possible fo… Read more »
