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If you asked Tabitha Coker, director of sales and marketing for King Green, to define marketing, sheāll admit the term is broad and used too inconsistently for a simple definition. Ā Coker has been with King Green since 2001, and over the years, their marketing efforts have expanded and evolved significantly. She says she realized […]
You know when people start making jokes incorporating camels and lawns that it wasnāt a banner summer for most of us. The U.S. Drought Monitor map, released each Thursday by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, depicted ever-increasing areas of the country that were deficient in precipitation, while evapotranspiration data from […]
Sponsored Content As fall approaches, there are two foes still lingering about in turf: sedges and crabgrass. Is there a solution out there that can help? Of course! The season is winding down, turfgrass growth is slowing, but weeds continue to be a thorn in your side. What are your options for managing crabgrass and […]
If your client has cool-season grasses, fall is the best time to set your clientās spring lawn up for success with fertilization. This is the time when the grass is strengthening its roots so it can survive the winter. This service is the foundation of a successful turfgrass fertility program, so take the time to […]
Sponsored Content Managing mature weeds is an uphill battle. Biologically, theyāre at a stage in their life cycle when theyāre producing seeds or other reproductive structures, perpetuating their survival for potentially years to come. Their leaves are nice and thick and covered with thick, waxy cuticle or leaf hairs, and roots have grown deep into […]
As I am writing this article, we are witnessing a heat wave impacting much of the U.S. and this brings about a significant impact on cool-season grasses, as this weather pattern impacts turfgrass growth and overall appearance. On the other hand, warm-season grasses thrive in the summer months; however, the hot and humid weather conditions […]
Sponsored Content As lawn care enters the summer months, two of the most common weeds likely to become a nuisance are crabgrass and perennial nutsedges. Like all weeds, successful long-term management strategies begin with a dense, healthy turfgrass. However, factors such as disease, insects, improper mowing, low fertility, and drought can weaken or thin turfgrass. […]
Advocacy is one of the key focuses of the National Association of Landscape Professionals. While there are a lot of matters being fought for at the federal level, some of the toughest battles are at the state and local levels. These misinformed and misguided policies can seriously impact lawn care companies and threaten their businesses. […]
Sponsored Content Looking to explore common pesticide formulation types and their relevance to applicators? Donāt miss the free webinar āUnderstanding Formulations and Their Usesā on June 3 at 10:30 a.m. ET. FMCās First Friday series is an exclusive benefit Ā of the FMC True Champions end user loyalty program., FMC hosts a new webinar on the […]
If youāre getting calls from customers complaining about why their grass isnāt green, there are a number of possible causes behind this. It’s critical to take your time identifying the true issue as you donāt want to make the matter worse, when trying to remedy the issue. Nutrient Deficiency When certain nutrients are lacking in […]
