This edition of the audio blog covers why fall is an excellent time to apply herbicides in landscape beds, application tips, and the active ingredients that will get the job done. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/what-you-need-to-know-about-fall-landscape-bed-herbicide-applications/…

This edition of the audio blog covers how traffic damage affects customers’ lawns, some activities that cause it, and how to protect and fix traffic-damaged turf. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/traffic-damage-on-lawns-causes-and-fixes/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog covers summer stress, including the different ways it manifests, how it affects golf courses, and the various ways to prevent and combat its symptoms. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/combatting-summer-stress-on-golf-courses/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog covers identifying and combatting billbug damage on the golf course. See what billbugs look like, learn how to scout for them, and find control options. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/control-billbugs-before-they-control-your-course/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog covers eight of the most common active ingredients in insecticides, the insects each of them controls, reasons to use one active ingredient over another, and more. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/insecticide-active-ingredients/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog explores how hygroscopic materials and endothermic processes make ice melt work. Uncover the science behind ice melt products and get the tips and tricks you need to get the most out of them. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/breaking-the-ice-how-hygroscopic-and-endothermic-ice-melt-products-w…

This edition of the audio blog discovers the benefits and potential pitfalls of both dormant and spring seeding as you weigh which seeding method suits you best. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/dormant-seeding-vs-spring-seeding-resources-advanced-turf-solutions-inc/By Advanced Turf Solutions

In this podcast episode, Beth Berry and Christian Baldwin discuss a new technology from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company: ProVista. The two discuss the development and benefits of ProVista, an innovative turfgrass variety engineered to produce dense green lawns with less mowing and fertilization. This podcast was originally recorded for Turf’s Up Rad…

In this podcast episode, Beth Berry interviews Aaron Hathaway, technical services manager at Nufarm. The two discuss how to implement an herbicide strategy for your turf and ornamental business. They also share exciting news about a new alternative to 2,4-D formulations for control of the toughest broadleaf weeds. This podcast was originally record…

This edition of the audio blog takes a close look at turf-type tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass. Learn what makes each species unique and what seed options we offer for your next project. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/audio-blog-tttf-pr-and-kbg/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog discusses the main disease-carrying mosquitoes in the United States and some effective control methods. Mosquito control has many benefits for homeowners, commercial properties, and your business. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/common-mosquitoes-and-control-methods/…

This edition of the audio blog addresses poison hemlock and its nontoxic lookalike, Queen Anne's Lace. Learn how to tell the difference between the two and protect your crews from the dangers of poison hemlock. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/poison-hemlock-or-queen-annes-lace-how-to-tell/…

This edition of the audio blog is all about spring disease applications for your golf course. Diseases covered include red thread, pink patch, snow mold, summer patch, take-all patch, Pythium root rot & dysfunction, dollar spot, brown ring patch, and fairy ring. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/spring-disease-applications/…

This edition of the audio blog explores four active ingredients to prevent white grub: imidacloprid, clothianidin, chlorantraniliprole, and tetraniliprole. Listen to find out which option is right for you. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/white-grub-prevention-management-which-option-is-right-for-you/…

This edition of the audio blog explains how a fungicide's mode of action, chemical family, FRAC code, and common name can all help you avoid resistance. Understanding these four factors will allow you to rotate your fungicides effectively for a sustainable program. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/preventing-fungicide-resi…

This edition of the audio blog explains the differences between prodiamine and Dimension. Find out which pre-emergent is best for you, and learn some best practices for application. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/differences-between-prodiamine-and-dimension/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog deals with the basics of soil testing. Hear how soil testing can help you plan your fertilizer program to maximize your applications. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/soil-testing-101/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog covers pre-emergent herbicides. From how they work to how you can make the most of them, learn what you need to know for successful pre-emergent applications this spring. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/pre-emergents-101/By Advanced Turf Solutions

This edition of the audio blog addresses the challenges of growing healthy grass on new construction properties. Whether your company has been hired by a new homeowner to care for their lawn or contracted by a builder to establish a new lawn, this audio is for you. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/managing-poor-soil-qualit…

In this podcast episode, Beth Berry interviews Roy Smith, sales manager at Advanced Turf Solutions. The two discuss how to add snow removal and ice melt to your turf and ornamental business. Topics include pricing, customer acquisition, equipment, setting customer expectations, and selecting the best products. Beth Berry is the vice president of tu…

In this edition of the audio blog, we discuss four factors for baseball and softall field managers to consider when it comes to the infield. We’ll look at native versus engineered soil; components of an infield mix; silt-to-clay ratio; and conditioner depth. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/sports-turf-101-infield-basics/…

This edition of the audio blog is about adding tree and shrub fertilization to your lawn care services. Learn why you should consider adding these services and how to deliver them successfully. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/what-you-need-to-know-if-your-thinking-of-offering-tree-and-shrub-fertilization-to-your-customers…

This edition of the audio blog discusses spring, summer, and fall maintenance for zoysiagrass. Learn why this species is so popular in the transition zone and how to achieve the healthiest zoysiagrass throughout the season. Read the blog post: https://www.advancedturf.com/resources/seasonal-zoysiagrass-maintenance/…

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Beth Berry interviews Chip Houmes from Precision Laboratories. The two talk all things aquatics, from algae control to dye usage. Tune in to learn best practices for pond maintenance on golf courses, commercial properties, and residential lawns. This podcast was originally recorded for Turf’s Up…

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Rusty Stachlewitz is in the hot seat for achange. Beth Berry picks his brain on all things grass seed, including production, supply, andcoated seed technology. Tune in to hear the “professor of seed” share recommendations formaking the most of the limited seed supply this year. This podcast was …

On this special episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Justin Stewart and Dave Hillger join Beth Berry to discuss crabgrass prevention. Justin and Dave talk about using Dimension for pre-emergent and early post-emergent crabgrass control. Dimension contains the active ingredient dithiopyr. Listen to learn what makes Dimension unique, includi…

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Dr. Gregg Munshaw and Brian Winka join Rusty to discuss bluemuda, a growing concept they’ve developed over the past several years. The idea is to grow bluegrass and bermudagrass together in the transition zone to maximize performance year round. It’s a trend that first started on athletic fields…

On our first episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Nikki Hendrickson joins Rusty to discuss white grub management in turfgrass. Control options for preventing white grubs include imidacloprid (Merit), clothianidin (Arena), and chlorantraniliprole (Acelepryn), and curative treatment options include trichlorfon (Dylox) and carbaryl (Sevin). T…

In this bonus episode, Rusty continues his conversation with Entomologist, Nikki Hendrickson. It’s almost time for Brood X, the periodical cicada, the 17-year cicada! Tune in to find out when you can expect their emergence and what kind of damage to look out for, plus information about the cicada killer wasp.…