COMAND® All Natural Compost Keeping turfgrass in great condition is a year-round challenge for superintendents. Weather, soil quality, a shrinking selection of pesticides, irrigation restrictions, fertilizer bans, and tightening maintenance budgets, can all significantly affect the look and playability of a golf course or sports fields. COMAND® provides a natural, cost effective way of sustaining […]
Applying less water will make your landscape more green! The supply of water is something we just can’t take for granted anymore. Experts say that clean, potable water is going to be in short supply in the future. We must find ways to use it more efficiently and recycle it as much as possible. Our […]
St. Augustine and Empire Zoysia can be affected by Large Brown Patch disease. This lawn disease is often observed from November through May when temperatures are below 80°F. It is normally not observed in the summer months. Infection is triggered by rainfall, excessive irrigation, or extended periods of high humidity resulting in the leaves being […]
One of the most critical elements to maintaining your landscape involves a properly functioning irrigation system and a fertilization program that meets the nutrient requirements of your landscape plants. How lawns and landscapes are fertilized and irrigated can have a direct impact on the natural environment. The basic maintenance of lawns will be depended upon […]
Rhodesgrass mealybugs are not a new insect pest, since they were first discovered in the 1940s. This mealybug is native to Asia and seems to be found more frequently in the Gulf States. It has a wide range of host grasses, with Bermuda grass and St. Augustine grass being the most susceptible but tall fescue […]
Though normally thought of as turf and forage grass pests, mole crickets are omnivorous, feeding on animal as well as plant material. Several studies have indicated that when provided with grass or collected from grass-dominated habitats, the southern cricket is less damaging than the tawny mole cricket. The southern mole cricket feeds mostly on other […]
The desire to have a manicured lawn surrounding your home is a fairly recent development in U.S. history. It wasn’t until the late 1800s and early 1900s, when golf courses began popping up around the country, that the “golf course-like lawn” became a goal for many Americans. It’s no coincidence that, right around this time, […]
A homeowner has many options when it comes to providing a healthy environment for plants. While numerous types of fertilizers can be an effective way to quickly amend soil to grow healthy plants, they contain synthetic chemicals. Compost, on the other hand, is an organic alternative to fertilizers, and a homeowner has easy access to […]
Top dressing with compost is meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Top dressing with compost is a responsible process that will not deplete our resources or harm natural cycles. What is compost? It is the end result of controlled aerobic decomposition of organic […]
