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 »
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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 »
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 »
Phosphorus – Everyone and Everything Loves Me!
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Because of that century and a half old Liebig’s Law, we know that every nutrient is equally essential for plant health. However, some do more work than others when looking at nutrients’ functions. So, how important is phosphorous? Without phosphorous, there would be no life… Read More »
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 »
