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Spring Equipment Preparation
After your equipment has been stored all winter, you should take your machine(s) to a local dealer for any needed maintenance or repairs before using it d… Read more »
What is a Soil Amendment?
Adding a soil amendment… Read more », also called a soil conditioner, helps improve plant growth and health. The type of amendment or amendments added depends on t
Plant Disease Cycle
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Photo Credit: University of Missouri
Fortunately, it takes more than the presence of pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) to bring on infecti
The Origin of "Fairy Ring"
Photo by Dr. Van Cline, Agronomist, The Toro Company… Read more »
The term “fairy ring” dates back to 1599 and comes from the folk belief that the rings we
Dust, Not Just for the Birds!
The birds reveling in the backyard dust know what they are doing. Finely ground particles in such dust baths damage the exoskeletons of bothersome ins… Read more »
Not All Weeds are Bad
Weeds are survivors designed to live in conditions that do not favor most other plants. However, a “weed” is not always bad. White clover, once c… Read more »
Lawn Gallery
Do you have a lawn that you’re proud of? Isn’t it time the world heard about it?
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