In 1981, at just 16 years old, I co-founded Stangl’s Lawn Spray with my father, diving into the world of lawn care with the conventional tools of the time—chemicals. For many years, our approach was standard: synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and an emphasis on...
From Conventional to Regenerative – A Journey of 44 Years: My path in lawn care began in 1981, rooted in the conventional practices of the time, heavily reliant on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to maintain the ‘perfect’ lawn. Over four...
In the lush, green landscapes of suburban neighborhoods, there’s a story of transformation that spans over four decades, mirroring the growth, aging, and wisdom of one man: Michael Stangl. This journey from conventional lawn care, starting at the tender age of...
In the world of lawn care, sports turf management, landscaping, and farming, there’s a prevailing narrative that newcomers must begin their journey with conventional, chemical-intensive methods. This narrative, which I, Michael Stangl, once followed from the age...
When I think about those entering the fields of lawn care, sports turf, golf course management, landscaping, or farming, I feel a deep sense of concern. Too often, they’re starting where I started—with the same outdated, chemical-heavy methods that I once relied on....
Regenerative lawn care focuses on fostering soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability by moving away from conventional, chemical-heavy approaches. To understand the key factors that influence lawn health and implement regenerative practices, we can explore six...
