Landscaping and lawn care are often perceived as straightforward tasks. Many professionals and DIY enthusiasts follow traditional practices such as heavy machinery use, grading, and applying a layer of topsoil before planting or laying sod. However, these methods can...
Michael Stangl, 2024 Ontario Turfgrass Symposium Regenerative lawn care is an approach to maintaining lawns that focuses on creating and sustaining healthy, resilient, and biodiverse ecosystems. It goes beyond traditional lawn care methods by emphasizing practices...
Turning lifeless dirt into rich, fertile soil can seem daunting, but it all comes down to addressing one critical factor: the lack of carbon. The most efficient way to breathe life back into dirt is by using seeds, coupled with biostimulants known as autoinducers, to...
After 43 years in the lawn care industry, I’ve seen it all. One of the most amusing and telling observations is how people often approach lawn care as a display of ego rather than an act of stewardship. It’s like the grand display of a peacock, all for show, with...
As turf specialists, we often encounter challenges with weeds in sports fields and turf areas. While traditional methods might suggest quick fixes such as chemical sprays and fertilizers, a deeper understanding of soil health reveals that these methods only treat the...
Introduction: In the world of lawn care, misconceptions abound. Many consumers still believe in quick fixes and instant results, despite the profound complexities of soil health and sustainable practices. After 43 years in this field, I’ve seen it all – from...
