During the summer months it is not unusual to see an influx of weeds. This is because in the summertime not only does our grass start to go dormant to protect itself, but so do the weeds. When temperatures rise,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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) 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…
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…
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.…
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…