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How Long Before Tenacity is Rainproof
Tenacity Herbicide is a unique herbicide. Not only can it kill over 40 weeds, including crabgrass and creeping bentgrass, but it also acts as a pre-emergent. In fact, the active ingredient in Tenacity – Mesotrione …
Light Green Patches in Lawn
It seems to be every year – particularly in the spring and early fall – that lots of questions about “patches in my lawn” pop up. I professionally treat over 15 acres of turf and …
How to Get Rid of Poa Trivialis (Rough Bluegrass)
Poa trivialis, commonly known as rough bluegrass, is one of the most stubborn weeds I see in cool-season lawns like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. It loves moist soils and thrives in moderate …
How To Get Rid of Creeping Bentgrass in Your Lawn
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Having done several bentgrass renovations, I found the best method to kill creeping bentgrass is blanket spraying 2-3 applications of Tenacity (mesotrione) with a non-ionic surfactant – the first app also …
Poa Annua vs Poa Trivialis (Difference & Similarities in Lawns)
Both Poa annua (annual bluegrass) and Poa trivialis (rough bluegrass) are undesirable weeds in lawns. They share similarities like light green color and boat-shaped leaves but differ in their growth and control methods. Poa annua …
FlowZone Vortex 40V Battery Mist Blower Review – A Game-Changer for Mosquito and Tick Control
Introduction The FlowZone Vortex 40V Battery Mist Blower is designed as a powerful, gas-free alternative for mosquito and tick control. After using it for the entire 2024 season alongside my Stihl gas-powered mosquito fogger, I’ve …
N-P-K Ratio
Key Takeaways: What is the N-P-K Ratio? The N-P-K ratio is a three-number label found on all fertilizer packages that indicates the percentage by weight of the three primary nutrients essential for plant growth: For …
Lime Application
Key Takeaways: What is Lime Application? Lime application is the process of spreading lime (calcium carbonate or dolomitic lime) on your lawn to adjust soil pH levels. Many lawns, especially those with heavy clay soils …
Overwatering
Key Takeaways: What is Overwatering? Overwatering happens when a lawn receives more water than it needs to thrive through excessive irrigation, poor drainage, or heavy rainfall. While grass requires water to grow, too much can …