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 Too often, they’re starting where I started—with the same outdated, chemical-heavy methods that I once relied on....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...
Soil health has become a battleground of ideas. On one side, conventional approaches argue that nutrient sufficiency and synthetic fertilizers are the cornerstone of productivity. On the other, regenerative advocates emphasize the importance of soil biology,...
When it comes to lawn care, many consumers and conventional lawn care companies share a belief system that, quite frankly, is riddled with fallacies. This outdated mindset is built on quick fixes, surface-level solutions, and a lack of understanding about what truly...
