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 »
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Nature or Chemicals: What Does the Future of Mankind Hold?
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA President of Turf Dietitian, Inc. When most of us think about the Theory of Evolution, the process by which living organisms develop and expand from their prehistoric forms into successful and more adaptable organisms comes to mind. My beliefs lean more towards this theory because of the overwhelming amount of… Read More »
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Many products we compare are practically identical, so how do we choose the right one?
Nitrogen – Use me, don’t abuse me!
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Environmental pressure and golfers’ expectations have fostered the need for superintendents to comprehensively understand Nitrogen’s function within the plant and its precise management. I know most Superintendents use fertilizers and chemicals responsibly, but many homeowners and less qualified individuals aren’t. Unfortunately, the world’s waters get… Read More »
Nutrient of the Month – Manganese
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Manganese “Life as we know it would not be possible without me.” Manganese is a micronutrient taken into the plant in tiny quantities. Manganese never occurs in nature as a pure element and immediately combines with oxygen or other elements. Manganese is one of the… Read More »
