What looks like black plastic growing on my greens?
Algae grow wherever there is visible water, sunshine, and nutrients. When the algae dry, it forms that black, hard mat. Prevent algae growth by improving the drainage in the green by aerating or installing French drains.
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Filed Under: Turfgrass and Lawn Management
It’s spring, meaning things are starting to grow! The “spring transition,” when grasses go from dormant to active, is in full swing this month.
Filed Under: Lawn and Garden, Turfgrass and Lawn Management
The new year is a great time to start learning about topics you don’t know much about.
Filed Under: Agriculture, Soils, Soil Acidity, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Soil Testing, Lawn and Garden, Turfgrass and Lawn Management
Early fall is one of the best times to test your soil. A soil test can tell you if your lawn or garden needs critical nutrients and how much. This way, your plants and your wallet will stay healthy. You won’t waste your money applying fertilizer or lime that your plants don’t need.