Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Now that Turf Dietitian is testing plant tissue for Amino Acids (AAs), we need to acquire knowledge about AA’s role in the plant life cycle before we can interpret the data, and therefore, help you, our customer. I’m going to attempt to convey to… Read More »
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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 »
Oh No, Not Another El Nino!
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian According to the National Weather Service, a strong El Nino ocean current will regulate the winter of 2018-19. The National Weather Service forecasts that the winter of 2018-19 will be colder and wetter than the average for the southern states and dryer and colder in… Read More »
Six Basic Factors for Plant Health – #6
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Not all of the challenges Superintendents face are soil related. Physical factors such as shade, poor water quality, lack of subsurface drainage, improper construction, steep contours, excess traffic, extreme weather, and pests can make growing healthy turf problematic even with perfect soil conditions. The most… Read More »
