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Turfgrass Response to Mowing Pt. 2
Mowing your lawn is the most often applied cultural practice performed on grass. A beautiful lawn is easy on the eyes, adds curb appeal, and is a pleasure to play on. What is not often considered is how grass responds to mowing. A key understanding in professional turf management is knowing that mowing is merely tolerated by grass and as a result, has specific reactions to it. -
Overseeding Bermudagrass with Perennial Ryegrass
One of the highest performing grass species is Bermudagrass. With over 50 actively grown varieties around the world, bermudagrass is a favorite in hot, sunny locations from home lawns, fairways, even golf greens. -
Fresh Herbs All Year Long
Herbs have many uses in our kitchens and homes—from fresh marinara sauces to homemade taco nights… almost every recipe is enhanced when fresh herbs are used. We’ve created a guide so you can enjoy them all year long! -
Winter Pruning: A Guide for Your Garden
While the winter chill is still in the air, it is time to prepare for your spring garden. A top priority on your list should be to prune your shrubs and trees before new growth and buds come to life. -
It’s Time to Start a Cold Frame
Your garden doesn't have to suffer during the cold winter months after all the hard work you’ve put into it all spring and summer. Even outside of the prime growing season, a cold frame garden offers a way for you to keep your garden producing without investing in a full-sized greenhouse. Cold frames are a great option during the winter months. -
Turfgrass Response to Mowing Pt. 1
Mowing your lawn is the most often applied cultural practice performed on grass. What is not often considered is how grass responds to mowing. A key understanding in professional turf management is knowing that mowing is merely tolerated by grass and as a result, has specific reactions to it. -
Growing a Winter Garden
Did you know it is possible to garden during the winter months? Sure, there are a few more challenges but it is achievable. Many greens and some other vegetables actually prefer cooler weather to grow. We have put together a list so you can get the best results in your winter garden. Click below to learn how! -
Turning a Heavily Shaded, Wild Hog and Hurricane Destroyed Yard into a Beautiful Lawn in 30 Days
After feral hogs destroyed a lawn… learn how one of our growers created a beautiful lawn in just 30 days. "I was faced with the challenge of choosing the best grass to plant in a place where no grass has ever grown. Being in southeast Texas, Newton County, which is about 80-miles north of the Gulf and 20-miles west of the Louisiana border..." -
Fall Leaf Removal
In many places around the country, autumn trees are extremely beautiful with brightly colored leaves consisting of reds, oranges, yellows and greens. The cooler weather of fall is so relaxing following the hot summers in the U.S., but what follows can be a chore. The autumn leaves will soon fall off the trees and we must decide what to do with them. -
Understanding C3 & C4 Grasses
Primary growth factors, how to decide between, and how to care for them. In the world of turfgrass, there are only two main grass types, cool-season grasses, and warm-season grasses. -
Transitioning from Season to Season: A Checklist For You
Fall is full of transitions - the leaves on trees slowly begin to change their color, pool parties become bonfires, and the smell of sunscreen turns into the sweet smell of pumpkin. These things are subtle indications that it's time to prepare your plants for the wintertime. -
Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs Now
Planting during this time will give the bulbs enough time to root before the ground freezes in preparation for their late spring to early summer bloom!
