What is a mushroom?
A mushroom (Agaricus Bisporus) is one of the many species of fungi. They have been given their own kingdom due to the sheer number of species that exist: ‘The Kingdom of Fungi’. A mushroom is actually the fruit of a…
Necrotic Ring Spot – The Frog Eyed Disease
What is a Necrotic Ring Spot? Necrotic Ring Spot is a common disease found in cool-season grasses, primarily Kentucky Bluegrass, but also different types of fescues. It is caused by soil borne fungi (Leptosphaeria Korrae), which will mainly attack the…
Dollar Spot Disease – It’s Going To Cost More Than A Dollar To Fix This Disease
What is Dollar Spot Fungus? Dollar spot fungus (Sclerotinia Homoeocarpa) is a pathogen that will infect your lawn when the environmental factors are just right. This disease is known to spread and merge to create more and larger dead spots…
Brown Patch Disease – There is fungus among us
What is brown patch? It’s a warm humid night and you’re looking at your beautiful lawn while enjoying the evening. You wake up the next morning and notice some yellow patches developing… You wake up the next morning and the…
Red Thread… Not The Type Your Clothes Are Made With
What is Red Thread? Red Thread disease is caused by the fungus Laetisaria fuciformis. It appears during rainy periods in late spring and early summer. Red thread is usually associated with perennial ryegrass, fine fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns that…
What is Annua Poa (Annual Bluegrass)?
What is Annua Poa (Annual Bluegrass) Annua Poa is one of the most common weeds in turfgrass, ornamental plating and gardens in the U.S. There are 2 types of Annua Poa. The annual type is more upright in its growth…
Holding Moisture… What is Moisture Manager?
Moisture Manager is made up of a group of liquid hygroscopic and humectant components, called Hydretain, that attracts moisture. By acting like tiny “water magnets,” they form microscopic droplets within the root zone. In other words, this process allows the…
What To Expect Between Lawn Applications
My Fertilizing Company’s fertilizing and weed control applications are applied every 4-6 weeks. We know that a lot can happen in that time period which is why we offer free service calls. Here is what can happen with some action…
How Long Should I Cut My Grass
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…
Michigan Turfgrass 3a Practice Exam
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…