Air Temperature Here in Michigan, most of our lawns are made up of a blend of cool season grasses like kentucky bluegrass, creeping red fescue and perennial ryegrass. The sweet spot for cool season grasses to thrive is 50-80 degrees.…
We created this quiz to help prepare applicators that are taking their Michigan 3A Turfgrass Pest Management exam. Each question is worth 1 point with a max score of 44 points. Your score and the correct answers will be shown…
We created this quiz to help prepare applicators that are taking their core pesticide exam. Each question is worth 1 point with a max score of 67 points. Your score and the correct answers will be shown at the end…
Ben is new to the industry but has not skipped a beat! He has been earning his spot on the team, and his knowledge for the field is growing each day. As one of our youngest team members, we are…
Brianna joins My Fertilizing Company as a Sales Representative and it has been a great addition! Bri, as she goes by, has quickly honed in on her sales skill set and is thriving in welcoming clients to My Fertilizing Company.…
Young Trees After planting a tree, watering needs to happen at the roots around the trunk (not the trunk itself and not the area outside the root ball.) Newly planted trees or shrubs require more frequent watering until they establish…
Proper mulching is one of the most beneficial practices that can be done for the health of a tree if it is done correctly. If not done correctly, mulching trees will suffer from fungus, rot and decay and even…
What is aeration? Webster's dictionary defines aeration as "to supply or impregnate (something, such as the soil or a liquid) with air. My Fertilizing Company defines lawn aeration as "the process of reducing compaction and allowing vital nutrients, air and…
Keith grew up in Livonia, also graduating from Franklin High School. He has a passion for writing, music and travel. His love for road trips stems from many cross country trips taken with his grandfather. He also likes to spend…
Matt grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and has lived an active outdoor life from day one. He graduated from Catholic Central High School and went on to acquire a Bachelors in Science from the University of Detroit Mercy and…