Forum: Applications Forum

Here is some timely info for guys in the mid-west where its been hot http://www.purdue.edu/dp/envirosoft/lawn/src/summerpa.htm

Don't forget about Turfcast http://btny.agriculture.purdue.edu/turfcast/

Don't ya just love lookin at Disease pictures? Here is an Ohio St. link http://buckeyeturf.osu.edu/component/option,com_LandscapeNotes/Itemid,86/noteid,2469

I recently purchased the 4 step Fortify products from a local garden center. The first step was crabgarss preventer. I live in KY and have a combination of grasses in the yard some rye, bluegrass etc. I called the local county extension agent (the garden centre people diidn't know) to find out...

Converted my Lesco/Solo piston pump backpack sprayer to a Diaphragm pump. A little work to do it, but I think it will be worth it in the long run. I have two of the SP backpacks with diaphragm pumps that have given me zero problems, and one is dedicated for Roundup/Glyphosphate. Seems like after...

Been a long time since we have had to worry about snow mold but, this has been a great season for it. Here is what Purdue has to say http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2010/03082010_snowmold.html

time for Turf Tips again http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/turftips.html

More good advice http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/turftips.html

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association will be hosting an Educational Conference on October 17th in Paramus, NJ. DEP Pesticide Recertification sessions, water features seminar, QuickBooks seminar and more will be offered! For more information, call (201) 703-3600 or visit...

This is interesting http://buckeyeturf.osu.edu/component/option,com_sportsnotes/Itemid,81/noteid,2349

I'm looking for a sprayer that will mount to a ztr mower. Anyone know where to look?

http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/turftips.html This is a very good one. Be sure to read the last one about how much rye put in a seed mix. It's an eye opener.

Was just wondering what the best blend or type of grass was for getting those pretty light and dark stripes. I see the ones on the Dixie Website Instructional videos and I have tried everything I have read on here and still cant seem to get that bold of difference in color, so I am chalking it up...

What is the best chemical or other ways to get rid of white clover and buck thorn? also haves anyone used a boomles spray nozzle on there pull type lawn sprayers if so how did it work?

When we moved into our home, we had a super nice bermuda yard. Have hade no choice but to neglect it over the past years and top it off with drought/dry conditions all the time. Watering is out of the question due to low well levels. In Spring, have much clover in yard. Means low...

I want to use primo maxx on a small lawn. Do you know where i cant get a couple of ounces to try it out. The stuff is way too pricey to just buy a whole gallon.

More good reading http://buckeyeturf.osu.edu/component/option,com_LandscapeNotes/Itemid,86/noteid,2193

Here is the latest from the Guys at Purdue http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/turftips.html

Is there something I can do about dog urine killing grass besides getting rid of the dog, our dog gets put out on a rope so he does his bussiness pretty much in the same area all the time. THANKS

Hello- I have 2 customers who want aerating and overseeding. The aerating is not problem. The main thing I am concerned about is what seed to put down. The lawns are in pretty nice shape but they could use a little reguvination. They are definetly ready for aerating. I am in Southeastern, Pa. ...

Here for me it's Poa Annua. Seems to be getting worse in a couple lawns. Just when the crabgras is taken care of this crap starts, I don't want to be applying pre-m all year. What weed is your biggest PITA?

As usual here is some good information http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/turftips.html

Here in central MO we have had lots of rain/flooding this spring. Several of our clients live on the MO River bluffs and are having alot of mosquito problems. They don't have standing water on their properties but just being near the river I guess is causing the problem to be worse. Does anyone...

Karl always is a good read http://buckeyeturf.osu.edu/ Although it may be a little early to worry about managing turf under heat stress.

Ready for Round 1?? http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2009/02202009_Premergence.html