Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA, Turf Dietitian, Inc Now that Turf Dietitian is testing the levels of simple carbohydrates in plants with our plant tissue equipment, we must learn as much as possible about their significance in the plant and soil and share the knowledge with you. As humanity has evolved since life started on… Read More »
Plant Health
Plant Hormones
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA At Turf Dietitian we continually educate ourselves on plant and soil health in order to be the best resource possible for turf professionals. Coming from a long line of Farmers and Teachers, I feel it’s in my DNA to share everything we learn, with anyone who has a desire to… Read More »
Plant Enzymes
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA As we are wrapping up the addition of plant growth hormones to our plant tissue analyzer, we are now focusing on the following addition of plant enzymes. Adding another factor into our analyzer and its software takes up to 3 months, so in the meantime, look at this article and… Read More »
The Plant Health Triangle
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Our jobs may depend on this puzzle, so how good are you at solving problems? As a superintendent, I found this exercise to be a fun way to start conversations around the complexities of plant health. What I now refer to as the Turf Dietitian… Read More »
Late Summer Lawn Management Tips
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Most likely, it has been a stressful summer on your lawn due to the unusual weather patterns this year. If your lawn has come through this summer in good condition, you should declare yourself or your lawn care company an expert. Most properties will have… Read More »
Stimulating Our Minds & Microbial Populations in the Offseason
Written by Tyler Sherwood, Accounts & Marketing Director Turf Dietitian, Inc. Ingenuity is the glue that binds all the moving parts of a grounds maintenance crew. The new year has arrived, and the unpredictability of life remains intact, so how do we manage our minds to keep managing turf? Dealing with the uncertainty of today is… Read More »
