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Cover More Ground With a Full-Defense Weed Strategy

Sponsored content Every lawn tells a story, and for lawn care operators (LCOs), the goal is to make sure it’s a healthy one. But tough sedges, grassy weeds, and broadleaf invaders don’t go quietly. They show up in every corner of cool-season turf, putting pressure on even the most experienced pros. And with customer expectations […]

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Go From Breakthrough Weeds to Breakthrough Wins

Sponsored content by Envu Tackling Tough Weeds With Confidence Every season brings its challenges, but for lawn care operators (LCOs), managing crabgrass and broadleaf weeds is a season-long effort. These weeds threaten the aesthetic appeal of lawns and can jeopardize your bottom line. With customers demanding green, healthy turf, the pressure is on to provide […]

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Technically Speaking: Addressing Common Myths about Pre-Emergent Herbicides

Over the years, many ideas have spread about pre-emergent herbicides. Perhaps you’ve received calls from clients saying it’s time to apply pre-emergent for crabgrass because the forsythia is blooming. They may be well-intentioned, but a more scientific approach can help you efficiently use these chemicals while satisfying your clients. Applying Pre-Emergent Herbicides For the crabgrass […]

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Lawn Care: Sedge Control Methods

One of the adversaries that lawn care operators frequently have to battle is nutsedges. Sedge species are neither grasses nor broadleaves and are highly competitive against turfgrasses. The two most common species are purple and yellow nutsedge, which can be challenging to identify without the presence of seed heads. Both have triangular-shaped stems, but purple […]

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The Agronomist: What Weed Killer Should I Use to Kill This Weed? Try Healthy Turf

I have a stunning admission to make. I love lawn weeds. I know, I know. You don’t need to tell me. Failure to control weeds is the number one reason that lawn care customers cancel their services. And yes, I have battled the dastardly dandelion and the crafty clover in lawns for years. Most of […]

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