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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Mike's Tips - Mike Hamilton, CCA, shares his knowledge and expertise on plant health to help golf superintendents, turfgrass professionals, and homeowners improve outcomes, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency. Check back monthly for new blog posts, especially his Nutrient of the Month column.
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 »
Why should homeowners consider soil testing?
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Why should homeowners consider soil testing? Soil testing is one of the many ways a homeowner can improve and maintain their lawn to keep it in prime condition. Mike Hamilton, the President of Turf Dietitian and previous golf course superintendent, considers soil testing the most… Read More »
Think before you water!
Written by Tyler Sherwood, Accounts & Marketing Director Turf Dietitian, Inc. WE HEAR A LOT OF HOMEOWNERS CONCERN THEMSELVES WITH UNDER-WATERING THEIR LAWNS, YET 9 OUT OF 10 YARDS WE SERVICE EXPERIENCE ISSUES DUE TO OVERWATERING. WHEN SOILS BECOME OVERLY SATURATED, THEY CAN BECOME WATERLOGGED, DROWNING THE ROOT SYSTEM. MAKING YOUR LAWN MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO… 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 »
