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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times daily 0.75 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1585070406369-G3T2B9MGQ2APU17A672E/shutterstock_279484679.jpg Turf Times Newsletter https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/7/9/lawn-diseases-a-fungus-among-us monthly 0.5 2025-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594315229065-ZROFU937PUAG4FENRCQ3/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+12.17.28+PM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot The face I make when I see a possible disease in my lawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312367579-74W428EPWHCXLG941B5T/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.26.56+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Striping from fertilizing This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of poor fertilizing technique https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312366138-XD06X6MY67W3NYRNJUGO/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.27.09+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Dog damage in a lawn This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of dog urine and compaction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312369521-69JX798DF70OMXY8C6Y4/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.27.31+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Compaction Damage This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of compaction (and probably low light) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312369910-B6FL10FI80RVB97QTYMK/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.27.48+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Fertilizer stripes This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of poor fertilizing technique https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312372137-ZFZBZMAE6DDBGA153VEU/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.28.06+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Salt damage in a lawn This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of ice melt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312371736-AADXE1IOAU1NOOJO4TWY/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.28.24+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Faulty irrigation lines This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of poor watering technique https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312389942-D35AG9TAQ10AMUXZF98H/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.28.41+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Bug spray on golf greens This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of bug spray being applied on a putting green https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594312509163-EKZ9N5CDSM4L5OP15S71/Screen+Shot+2020-07-09+at+11.34.48+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Drought damage This is not a lawn disease. This is a result of drought and mower damage. Diseases don’t grow in straight lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1f300d3b-42aa-4b40-91b9-df64bf7221ae/Screenshot+2025-07-22+at+7.06.59%E2%80%AFAM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Make it stand out The trifecta of lawn disease pressure. All three elements must be present for a disease outbreak to occur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/04b115da-2432-41be-9719-a426771a4409/pythium-blight-tall-fescue-sod-farm-640x640.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Make it stand out Pythium mycelium is easiest to see in the morning when dew is still on the ground. Pro tip? No touchy. Walking through this area or mowing when the mycelium is present will spread the disease quickly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594314191693-M3TGRNLILCOF3RC6G70E/Summer+patch Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Summer patch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594314391593-DG4T65QCCGPC4KR2VSA7/Pythium+Blight Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Pythium blight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594314273299-QFTYW9N203TVNLDFWREJ/Necrotic+Ring+Spot Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Necrotic Ring Spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594321048203-MEGIKG4KVLGHUNZ7DLSX/Rust Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Bonus Disease: Rust This is a juvenile disease that should not be treated with a fungicide in most cases. Use 13-13-13 instead! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594321822366-3PQKSPFJRYXIGQRIHZH8/Mushrooms Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Diseases - Pythium, Summer Patch, &amp; Necrotic Ring Spot - Bonus Tip: Mushrooms As long as we are talking about fungi, we have to mention mushrooms. Believe it or not, mushrooms are a good thing. They are a sign of healthy bacteria in your lawn breaking down old organic materials like old stumps. Don’t worry about them and don’t spray them. If they are unsightly to you or you fear touching them, simply mow them down. They will come and go on their own as weather conditions evolve each summer. Don’t panic! https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2025/6/13/lawn-dormancy-vs-death monthly 0.5 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/de49ce25-bf5a-4b53-8131-b6c328ef0a58/Screenshot+2025-06-13+at+6.44.03%E2%80%AFAM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Lawn Dormancy vs Death - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2025/4/9/oxygen-production-of-kentucky-bluegrass-in-urban-spaces monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/0dbd1eae-c81d-4206-98c5-61dcf328a75f/MaysIsland.HistoryPage.png Turf Times Newsletter - Oxygen Production of Grassy Spaces in Urban Settings - Make it stand out May’s Island in Downtown Cedar Rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/d456a72c-6af9-4e68-a74e-b1ea31f478ba/cedar-river-tower-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia-building-photo.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Oxygen Production of Grassy Spaces in Urban Settings - Make it stand out Examples of the little green spaces that dot the Cedar Rapids urban center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/3ad60a60-ad5e-4eda-b544-61d8ef0df9c8/Grass+in+Cedar+Rapids.png Turf Times Newsletter - Oxygen Production of Grassy Spaces in Urban Settings - Make it stand out Random block from Downtown Cedar Rapids from Google Earth. The yellow lines show the area I am measuring and the total square footage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fa48ddf4-9626-418a-8186-9960c8a4734b/river-sunset-aerial-CR-hero_02c0dc9d3dd3d1027ad66c664d8328cd_91852798b59be8b28fc00edfe4aec23a.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Oxygen Production of Grassy Spaces in Urban Settings - Make it stand out Urban green spaces also give us space for beautiful balloon glow festivals and concerts. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2024/7/11/recovering-from-wet-conditions-amp-lawn-flooding monthly 0.5 2025-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/7c3be215-fdb3-41a5-88d8-f9a17616d7c6/Screenshot+2024-07-11+at+3.19.39%E2%80%AFPM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/50120672-6872-46b9-83bf-057021f60b76/Physiology-of-waterlogging-in-a-plant-On-the-left-a-barley-plant-under-non-waterlogging.png Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/9a4d4d36-b11e-44c1-bc5d-2cb2dd3e9620/mushroom-identification-pictures-ky0ym2s1xyf7sryv.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/6049a070-d6eb-4e17-bc8b-7c08ab647f34/fairy-rings.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/10b68686-8963-4bcd-9710-b7cd225748fd/GKuguOMWkAEd5Ih.jpg-large.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out As a native Iowan, I am contractually obligated to point out how amazing Caitlin Clark is at every opportunity. I know this isn’t lawn related but LOOK AT THIS CHART https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/b808b16f-bec4-485d-b31e-5ca91fe4ce5e/Screenshot+2024-07-11+at+3.53.21%E2%80%AFPM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out I made this little chart to help illustrate what three criteria must exist for a disease to actually occur in your lawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/759ec17f-abf6-4e88-ab64-7b29d6df64a3/low-spot.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out Low spots take a little elbow grease, but generally are “quick fixes” and you will thank yourself longterm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/42d28b02-dc16-4be6-824e-f4a44439d5f5/flood-damaged-lawn.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out This area would easily be repaired with aeration and 13-13-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/36cb884c-0c44-431e-97cc-44acb06d78c6/major+flooding.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Wet Conditions and Lawn Flooding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/bluegrass-billbug monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/9d5241b5-3652-4758-ac32-4ee16c88630f/mqzanygpexix.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Bluegrass Billbug - The Most "Boop-Able" Snoot of the Lawn Insect World - Make it stand out Exhibit A: 10/10. Very boop-able snoot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fbc52d46-4966-44dc-a758-d3ebfc8cd477/bluegrassbillbug3_600px.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Bluegrass Billbug - The Most "Boop-Able" Snoot of the Lawn Insect World - Make it stand out Exhibit B: Bluegrass billbug. 7/10 Boop-able? But look at that snoot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/2354af0c-46ea-47a0-b04b-176f9acec950/billbug_damage_Charlotte_May_2017.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Bluegrass Billbug - The Most "Boop-Able" Snoot of the Lawn Insect World - Make it stand out Billbug damage in a Kentucky bluegrass lawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/949308d3-b7a1-432b-8044-74b0c8393246/GrubManagementHeader1200x496.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Bluegrass Billbug - The Most "Boop-Able" Snoot of the Lawn Insect World - Make it stand out “C Shaped” larvae. 0/10 Boop-ability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/cd6836b6-279f-4a35-a3c9-e8bc0250f3a3/Figure9.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Bluegrass Billbug - The Most "Boop-Able" Snoot of the Lawn Insect World - Make it stand out Great photo of the “sawdust-like” damage at the bottom of the stem of a bluegrass tug test. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/f13ad1ba-a29c-4998-8e86-d386f7fcb5c2/unnamed.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Bluegrass Billbug - The Most "Boop-Able" Snoot of the Lawn Insect World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/7/30/blue-grass-seed-information-amp-techniques monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1596142883232-2HPY9GGHA7N372YOJ038/25%23+bag+of+MasterBlend Turf Times Newsletter - Blue Grass Seed Information &amp; Techniques Our three types of grass seeds are custom blended and are available in 10# or 25# bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/f3598c1d-4ea8-40ff-95e8-da1feaf42b00/PXL_20240314_213919744.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Blue Grass Seed Information &amp; Techniques - Make it stand out This photo is a great example of what “old” drought damage will look like. This area would be best treated with fluffing up the dead bits a bit, aerating, and feeding 13-13-13 every few weeks before rain or irrigation to encourage lateral growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1596139486531-R0ISYYGH47LOWMUUMMPR/Grass+seed+varieties Turf Times Newsletter - Blue Grass Seed Information &amp; Techniques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1596138398531-BB3GTAB2L2A5X291C31Q/Grass+seeding+times Turf Times Newsletter - Blue Grass Seed Information &amp; Techniques Listed in order of usual success rates in Iowa based on typical weather conditions. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/7/28/recovering-from-drought monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1595950345356-8563NRR9YNKS2FSMJ3GZ/drought+damage Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Drought - To Overseed, or Not To Overseed? - Drought Damage (with additional stress from compaction around the base of the basketball pole) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1595953861743-K4RH8H6KSKP24D1P6R1H/Ian+Malcolm Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Drought - To Overseed, or Not To Overseed? Maybe this should say “Grasses, uh, find a way”? (Especially with access to high quality food like 13-13-13.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/f3598c1d-4ea8-40ff-95e8-da1feaf42b00/PXL_20240314_213919744.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Drought - To Overseed, or Not To Overseed? - Make it stand out This image is a great example of what “old” drought damage often looks like once precipitation starts up again. This photo is a great example of a space that would be best treated with aeration and food, rather than overseeding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1595952615281-TWGI4YT608S1JF4QSARI/heatwave-reveals-hidden-landscapes.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Drought - To Overseed, or Not To Overseed? Surprise! This homeowner in the UK discovered in an extreme drought that there used to be an intricate garden in their backyard. This is a good example of why addressing compaction issues is vital to the longterm success of green spaces. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/6/17/summer-lawn-maintenance-best-practices-for-irrigation-mowing-and-feeding-in-the-heat monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1592418990176-MSDHG0DTOQJ41MALT7Q4/Dry+Spot+1.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Maintenance - Irrigation, Mowing, and Feeding in the Heat This large discolored spot to the left of driveway is a good example of what stressed grass looks like when it “grays" due to dehydration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1592420498693-GY1ABN9HEC7A3PP7DBX1/20200616_152634.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Maintenance - Irrigation, Mowing, and Feeding in the Heat - Walk-behind mower damage Mower damage from mowing during a dry, hot week. You can see the mower wheel marks throughout the lawn going back and forth from this walk behind mower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1592420449764-DS6UANZSDW0W6B51IZN8/IMG_0154.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Maintenance - Irrigation, Mowing, and Feeding in the Heat - Rider-mower damage Mower damage from mowing during a dry, hot week with a rider mower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1592420384903-D4I1I66PSTO95KR696LX/image-asset.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Lawn Maintenance - Irrigation, Mowing, and Feeding in the Heat “Fanned” tips from a dull mower blade. Fanning like this will result in your lawn drying out faster than if you are getting a clean cut. This is why it is a good idea to sharpen your mower blades multiple times a year. In particular, sharpening them at the start of the season and then again after the grass has gone to seed in the late spring/early summer, will help your lawn retain moisture throughout the season. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/test-plots-how-we-select-cultivars-for-blue-grass-sod-and-seed monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/d5bed8db-3e9f-43f2-a83c-8bc76bc3267a/IMG_4139.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Make it stand out No matter how hard I rub my two dogs together, they will never look or behave alike. The same applies to grasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1683653673526-CBEYZC7J4Y0L27HK02I0/IMG_2427.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Heights of Kentucky bluegrass NTEP study on KBG heights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1683653684266-ZLVRNDVQAV3WKT25TO3U/Winter+Color.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Low Mow Data for Kentucky bluegrass NTEP Low Mow data on Kentucky bluegrass cultivars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1683653704499-KD289J8BAPNJAJ1374X5/IMG_4212.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Blue Grass Test Plots Our test plots at Blue Grass Enterprises https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1683653705289-I5QKSY81AQEQ4J6NJMO7/IMG_4213.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Blue Grass Test Plots Our test plots at Blue Grass Enterprises https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/535f4a48-b336-426d-aeae-c2af9619abba/IMG_4211.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Make it stand out This is what our test plots look like here at the farm. Let us know if you ever want a tour, we would be happy to show you around and let you see for yourself! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/54b08c72-8340-4a99-a9ee-060066b4c5e0/Powdery+Mildew.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Make it stand out Midnight Kentucky bluegrass being mowed with powdery mildew disease fungal spore cloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/6134125b-8978-4ec9-9057-85c68e82f7e9/Test+Cultivar+of+Kentucky+Bluegrass.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Make it stand out Test cultivar of Kentucky bluegrass at 4 months of age (.5” in height) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/55c0f966-d14e-43c7-9e03-5f7871ebf9db/IMG_4222.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Test Plots - How We Select Cultivars for Blue Grass Sod and Seed - Make it stand out A traditional “sun shade mix” of Kentucky bluegrass, rye, and fine fescue at 4 months of age (6” in height) https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/moles monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/6b0f3743-bed9-4093-86db-0cb6fc60a695/get-rid-of-those-pests-in-your-garden.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Moles!!! - Make it stand out Mole tunnel tracks https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/8/5/phosphorous-in-grasses monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/18284133-831d-4b49-99c4-c9eb967c188c/Phosphorus+in+lawns Turf Times Newsletter - Phosphorous in Grasses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1628195117593-ZRUHDS2CRDHRLQM1WEZ6/phosphorus-deficiency-716834_1280.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Phosphorous in Grasses - Make it stand out Purpling of grass leaves from a phosphorous deficiency https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/8/5/nitrogen-in-grasses monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1628182584794-UYZAGMOVULHKPZDSNJKE/images.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Feeding Your Lawn - Nitrogen - Make it stand out This is a good example of what a very hungry lawn will do with animal urine https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2023/3/28/mowing-sustainably-reflections-on-no-mow-may-and-the-environmental-impact-of-mowing-heights monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fd53965f-d526-4ace-931f-0eb7f23c8093/merlin_203224497_d96f6663-b3b5-4275-9362-906d492dd0b6-mobileMasterAt3x.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Mowing Sustainably - Reflections on the "No Mow May" and "Slow the Mow" Movements - Make it stand out A “No Mow May” lawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/97d86b90-590c-4fb2-b06d-3ba652c3adbc/crabgrass+and+mowing+heights.png Turf Times Newsletter - Mowing Sustainably - Reflections on the "No Mow May" and "Slow the Mow" Movements - Make it stand out One thing we do know is that raising your mower helps to avoid pressure from certain weeds. This image is courtesy of Dr. Quincy Law from Iowa State’s Turf Department. These plots were fed identically. Note the significant increases in crabgrass pressure in the plots that were mowed at the shortest heights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/467b2245-d207-4f49-a742-c2bc088b28e6/excessive-lawn-clippings.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Mowing Sustainably - Reflections on the "No Mow May" and "Slow the Mow" Movements - Make it stand out Remember to never remove more than 1/3 of the green material from grass plants in a single mowing. Large piles of clippings will smother plants beneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/b1f2b711-9daf-46ac-a020-d3525b229cb4/IMG_5548.thumb.jpg.24536dab6e8be3585719483cdc2c612e.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Mowing Sustainably - Reflections on the "No Mow May" and "Slow the Mow" Movements - Make it stand out Raising mowing height .5” in just this area added 24 cu. yds. foliage mass https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/9/29/what-to-expect-when-you-are-expecting-droughty-fall-edition monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/bba9d9ea-f556-45df-9057-ad4b45a294b4/Screen+Shot+2022-09-29+at+1.43.25+PM.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Droughty Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/84c8fc04-8ad3-497c-8156-5651f93732d8/Avoid+mowing+during+high+temps.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Droughty Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/c1caa41b-c379-4463-848a-42bcf36932c2/Before+overseeding.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Droughty Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/dd9bc02d-1371-4534-8d72-b1918f33ddf5/Aerate+once+a+year.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Droughty Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/675e1f41-b599-42cf-87c6-14118cfba234/Do+not+recommend+dethatching.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Droughty Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/8/26/new-product-new-product-new-product monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/0b7f34a5-e516-4817-a5da-37b0abdefff0/Wildflower+Seed+at+Blue+Grass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Wildflower Seed at Blue Grass - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fce81a55-76c1-4d9f-a170-47c5c9d17eaf/Pro+Tips+copy.png Turf Times Newsletter - Wildflower Seed at Blue Grass - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/7/26/the-usual-suspects-summer-weeds-edition monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/e50988fe-54fb-40a4-8fca-ab234bf8bc3d/slide_10.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Summer Annual: Life Cycles of the Rich (in Seeds) and Infamous - Make it stand out Summer annual life cycle? Or accurate imagining of Sarah’s energy levels throughout the year? 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Yellow Nutsedge Yellow Nutsedge https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/7/25/step-3-16-4-8-the-grow-in-fertilizer monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/f7ba290e-ff08-43dd-866c-fd504a794853/Sale+Post_Blue+Grass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Step 3: 16-4-8 The Grow-In Fertilizer We Need - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/3e37892c-4772-4dff-ba9c-af504a5b2ef6/300px-Swedish-chef.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Step 3: 16-4-8 The Grow-In Fertilizer We Need - Make it stand out Photo of Sarah planning your lawn’s feeding program https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/6/23/brand-new-amp-juvenile-lawn-care monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/03b554ca-b0a2-408e-b581-e23c8935a39d/2885637.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Brand New &amp; Juvenile Lawn Care - Make it stand out Actual photo of Sarah checking new sod at her house in 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fb89314b-291f-4dc1-84f6-57f22be6bb4f/Funny-and-relatable-toddler-memes-game-of-thrones.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Brand New &amp; Juvenile Lawn Care - Make it stand out Much like human toddlers, baby lawns are temperamental too. Things that seem like they should be easy, like absorbing water, suddenly seem more time consuming and weirdly difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/95856210-25cd-4c24-997b-7e2c3c2a262e/Derpy-Boxer.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Brand New &amp; Juvenile Lawn Care - Make it stand out We all have awkward years that result in amazingly embarrassing photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1491a99f-8cbf-4233-9f4a-c61bca22c370/Pro+Tips.png Turf Times Newsletter - Brand New &amp; Juvenile Lawn Care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/3601ce4d-58fc-43d7-9bb6-dc75a0bfb394/Mowing+Height.png Turf Times Newsletter - Brand New &amp; Juvenile Lawn Care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1254cb8e-9fe6-4e76-917c-88a5f1dabef4/IMG_2356.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Brand New &amp; Juvenile Lawn Care - Make it stand out An established lawn is coming. You can do this. We can help. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/5/20/jumping-worms monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/4/28/quackgrass-the-ducking-worst monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/6ac11911-f983-43ae-891d-aa05ae643446/Release-The-Quackin-Funny-Duck-Meme-Image.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/edb5ffe6-6439-4378-a468-f30bf8b66eb5/quackgrass.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Make it stand out Quackgrass in Sarah’s lawn. hangs head in shame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1651169632277-TFIP69HUAYOS9QM55LVS/Slide1.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Clasping Auricle Photo Credit: Dr. Aaron Patton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1651169632349-SIHN403SC35QTSSA9VIK/Slide4.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Clasping Auricle and Hairy Stem Photo Credit: Dr. Aaron Patton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1651169632874-EPTF255D11CAJQKDUYVC/Slide6.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Rhizome Growth Photo Credit: Dr. Aaron Patton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1651169633117-T4QDTQKQ5RWS53VW2BQC/Slide7.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Mown Quackgrass in Kentucky Bluegrass Lawn Photo Credit: Dr. Aaron Patton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1651169827379-SWJHSK5BK9AZMGWTSF03/Figure-4.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Quackgrass - The Ducking Worst - Quackgrass Seed Head Photo Credit: Dr. Aaron Patton https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/4/12/poa-annua-an-unwelcome-visitor monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/c4fbe598-3c96-4f0d-882c-da6e948881d2/3869ed878681c5f207d7ddfe75a8efd9.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Poa Annua: An Unwelcome Guest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/2b470b8a-6ca6-4b56-86e2-ebcb026d34c4/Poa+Annua.png Turf Times Newsletter - Poa Annua: An Unwelcome Guest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/5ceca6c6-4d42-4335-90af-22087c2fd0ff/5c98eea77c066_Square.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Poa Annua: An Unwelcome Guest - Make it stand out A prolific seeder, poa “goes to see” (aka puts on a seed head) much earlier in the season than surrounding desirable grasses Photo: Aaron Patton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/36abe894-1c6c-400f-a3bc-20ba271d236e/5c98eea7b79c5_Slide2.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Poa Annua: An Unwelcome Guest - Make it stand out Short lingual. Photo: Aaron Patton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/662dec21-3118-406d-8977-1c2ca4b6f109/IMG_7331.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Poa Annua: An Unwelcome Guest - Make it stand out Light green color and early seed heads Photo: Aaron Patton https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/7/27/understanding-fertilizers monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/75718a09-aebe-4cad-abaa-eb021b6ab408/Fertilizer+Poop Turf Times Newsletter - Understanding Fertilizers - Make it stand out Suggested Movie Line Edit: That’s one big pile of [poo] fertilizer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/0ae50f66-c62b-4b79-a17c-7b5c50eb0a7b/anbNZEz_700b.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Understanding Fertilizers - Make it stand out People who call us for the first time probably find themselves commiserating with certain Monty Python sketches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/8e91442c-ffec-475e-b21a-a117831a99d2/Bulk-Blend-Fertilizer-NPK-Compound.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Understanding Fertilizers - Make it stand out A example of a cold blend fertilizer. Each color will represent a different nutrient. This makes it difficult to get an even feeding out of the product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/d63b44a9-aaa4-4c33-8a3d-1177c398b7d7/b1d1556997e7f9f92b8c3644b2766003.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Understanding Fertilizers - Make it stand out Math not your strong suit and need help determining the square footage of your lawn? Step 1: Take measurements. Step 2: Call us. We can help. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2022/2/23/updated-feeding-programs-alert monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/3a5742f6-7a4d-40d8-8813-14ec2753b6cb/lizard+in+sweater Turf Times Newsletter - Updated Feeding Programs - How Do We Make Our 4 Step Programs - Make it stand out Adorable lizard in fuzzy vest? Or photo of Sarah in winter? You be the judge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/2ec5eeab-92fd-4797-8c70-0fd7d416c9fd/fposter%2Csmall%2Cwall_texture%2Cproduct%2C750x1000.u4.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Updated Feeding Programs - How Do We Make Our 4 Step Programs - Make it stand out Unfortunately, our lawns will never pump as much iron as Arnold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/77828b3e-8fd3-4bda-8685-eff1114915db/support-small-business-image.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Updated Feeding Programs - How Do We Make Our 4 Step Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/7e6bdfc2-8965-4206-85ee-61d324271545/Unknown.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Updated Feeding Programs - How Do We Make Our 4 Step Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/7/26/the-benefits-of-lawns monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/d0a3b684-62a8-4164-881f-92aba571dcde/IMG_4105.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - The Benefits of Lawns - Make it stand out Green rooftops in London (as seen from St. Paul’s Cathedral). These green spaces will aid in oxygen production, CO2 sequestration, water absorption and urban heat bubble reduction - it will also reduce the need for air conditioning or heat inside the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/ba9f899b-a7b4-4923-895f-17ea9771de4d/shutterstock_216331726.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - The Benefits of Lawns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/6bac56aa-8b8b-48aa-89f9-78767e5d99fe/shutterstock_360514604.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - The Benefits of Lawns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/5f7e9fec-6bbf-4261-a6bb-1b38d502be7d/istockphoto-450233561-612x612.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - The Benefits of Lawns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/85b7707b-9e77-4f5c-884a-183737fab84e/190625_Des-Moines-Iowa-photo-IRONMAN.png Turf Times Newsletter - The Benefits of Lawns - Make it stand out Grasses in downtown Des Moines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/888599bf-8e6e-4fa2-9376-1d60d598db4c/Screen+Shot+2023-04-27+at+8.26.58+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - The Benefits of Lawns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/2/2/winter-damage-recovery-dogs-voles-snowplows-and-salt-oh-my monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1612297070365-81YEOYRZFDLFVHFH13UU/salt+damage Turf Times Newsletter - Winter Damage Recovery - Dogs, Voles, Snow Plows, and Salt (Oh My!) - Salt Damage Interesting tidbit: In ancient Spain, a traitor’s land would be salted after his house was demolished. This photo shows that salting the ground certainly sends a message. But fear not! This area will likely be ok with a little TLC. How do I fix it? Our good friends, 13-13-13 and Gypsum will come to the rescue on this project when it comes to encouraging growth and also neutralizing the effects of the salt. That said, areas that are salt damaged often have significant compaction issues as well (since they are often along sidewalks and driveways). Consider core aerating this area in between feedings of 13-13-13 and gypsum. Repeat feedings as often as necessary until the area is fully recovered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1612297566856-LH6RYOD77KQBKW7V7PO6/Vole+damage Turf Times Newsletter - Winter Damage Recovery - Dogs, Voles, Snow Plows, and Salt (Oh My!) - Vole Damage Interesting tidbit: Voles are one of the most adept species of animals in N. America; they can live from water level (they can swim!) all the way up to the tops of fir trees. Voles love to burrow right beneath the snow to stay warm while commuting during the winter. The damage you see in your lawn is both physical and urine-based. How do I fix it? Some of the tunnels may be deep enough that you should fill them in with some soil to keep your lawn smooth and safe for ankles and knees. It is not necessary to put the seed down. Fill the tunnels and then feed the affected area with 13-13-13 and gypsum every two weeks until the lawn is fully recovered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1612296745286-RLINLCGAOPAOBR5DQL6O/dog+problems.JPG Turf Times Newsletter - Winter Damage Recovery - Dogs, Voles, Snow Plows, and Salt (Oh My!) - Dog Damage Interesting tidbit: Read this. Trust me, it’s the most interesting thing you’ll read today about urine. Dog damage can really occur any time of year, but often shows up most significantly during the early spring or during times of extreme stress during the summer. How do I fix it? Keep a bag of 13-13-13 and gypsum handy for any areas that start to show signs of spotting. Both of these products are chemical-free so they are safe around pets and people. Use a rake to fluff up the dead grass so that sunlight can get to the soil profile. Apply 13-13-13 and gypsum. (The area will need to be watered in for the products to begin to work.) Repeat application with 13-13-13 and gypsum every two weeks in affected areas until the lawn is lush and happy again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1612298426063-RVW0UAA0X523M3P924N4/snow-plow-damage-to-lawn-in-bolingbrook-2-2013-03-10.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Winter Damage Recovery - Dogs, Voles, Snow Plows, and Salt (Oh My!) - Snow Plow Damage Interesting tidbit: The snow plow was first invented in 1913 in Pennsylvania! USA! USA! USA! While I know we are all grateful for the folks who stay up all night and work hard so that we can get around safely following a snowstorm, sometimes there might be a bit of a mess. Life happens. Right? How do I fix it? Amazingly, if this homeowner were to go out now in the cold weather and put that torn-up sod back down along the curb, it would probably grow. Sod is incredibly tenacious and cold temperatures act like a giant refrigerator, preserving the plants until the spring thaw. That said, if you do wait until spring you will want to clean up the site, add soil to the area so the grade is what you want again, and then put down sod. We would not recommend seed in an area so prone to washouts and physical damage. This area will probably stress more easily due to compaction issues from the plow as well, so be sure to aerate the year once the sod is rooted. 13-13-13 and gypsum will help the new sod establish faster. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/8/3/grassy-weed-control monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964492432-UDCBGDHKNJSBQRMVA47U/Tall+Fescue.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964497865-K4O1BRLLLKUM5K64QXSN/Orchard+Grass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964504956-KTS1EDMYECLWUXNRQYQZ/Yellow+Nutsedge.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964509715-DP62PY5Z9CNPS5T5MFM3/Yellow+Foxtail.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964514535-NOWTCE11AZ3U24H9G0K6/Goosegrass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964522282-D8T4983UYC1G63E913QC/Creeping+Bentgrass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964526090-MP1UKHF7B1BG7F4RHVDH/Crabgrass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964529436-MPTFE40NS3B36WN9YWJ0/Bermudagrass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964532469-VWCAXG8GHA7DS5ZD02EK/Barnyard+Grass.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1710964601473-OIENNR3MLXF2O8IMX7EU/Quackgrass.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/f987ba65-b94d-4784-a7cd-0c522145288b/crabgrass+and+mowing+heights.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control - Make it stand out Iowa State crabgrass and mowing height study - Photo credit: Dr. Quincy Law https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/f9d064bf-83ec-464c-9580-208def504ff0/dandelions+and+feeding.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control - Make it stand out Iowa State feeding practice and weed pressure study - Photo credit: Dr. Quincy Law https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/6488f7c4-0165-4517-a4ac-4528bcc9967e/Quackgrass.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/8836f73f-e82a-4af0-95e0-638d303816a9/Screenshot+2024-03-20+at+3.24.18%E2%80%AFPM.png Turf Times Newsletter - Grassy Weed Control - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/9/15/fall-lawn-care-options-feeding-amp-aeration monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1628017062281-BVZ5N1KTWCGX9745T2KT/Purslane.png Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Feeding &amp; Broadleaf Control - Make it stand out Purslane is a common broadleaf weed in compacted soils. If you have lots of purslane in your lawn, schedule extra aerations in the coming years to help prevent this weed naturally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/052b269c-b8ef-4a89-8e10-db83eb34cdfd/crabgrass+and+mowing+heights.png Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Feeding &amp; Broadleaf Control - Make it stand out Iowa State mowing heights and weed pressure study - Photo credit: Dr. Quincy Law https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/72f48354-fbff-456e-b313-c4e5a1899239/dandelions+and+feeding.png Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Feeding &amp; Broadleaf Control - Make it stand out Iowa State feeding practice and weed pressure study - Photo credit: Dr. Quincy Law https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1628017159500-V5D3S5J30P1XREMF8O5N/Creeping+Charlie.png Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Feeding &amp; Broadleaf Control - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1600191319023-M1N11STLZ4TZNP4AWB17/Creeping+Charlie Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Feeding &amp; Broadleaf Control This is a cute, but ineffective method of killing Creeping Charlie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1600191127940-LITRXZM27Z65E01VH0MG/core+aeration Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Feeding &amp; Broadleaf Control The ideal aeration is a core aeration that pulls 3” plugs. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/9/16/fall-armyworm-a-rare-pest monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1631802238173-TNA6XYX33KLZF6ABGL8S/242124270_10161841075394199_2406529276761132123_n.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Armyworm - A Rare Pest - Make it stand out A Fall Armyworm (a very hungry caterpillar) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1631802348739-57LPHR5GX0OWUO4CG18A/Unknown.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Armyworm - A Rare Pest - Make it stand out A Very Hungry Caterpillar (not a Fall Armyworm) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1631802993816-GFBXYYBRC28BE6QNQ2J5/CR+Fall+Armyworm+Lawn.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Fall Armyworm - A Rare Pest - Make it stand out Fall Armyworm damage. This damage happened within 48 hours of the first caterpillar sighting in the Cedar Rapids lawn. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2021/7/27/thatch-friend-or-foe monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1628018845976-OV2NAE15UYVNUBHV7U8E/Lawn-Thatch.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Thatch, Friend or Foe? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1629302436667-BWAK3L6DOBO8S5B0B5G8/moderation.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Thatch, Friend or Foe? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/8/26/yellow-nut-sedge monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1598454875448-DY6Y8YVG8MCYM653DB6E/Yellow+Nut+Sedge Turf Times Newsletter - Yellow Nutsedge - Yellow Nutsedge https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/4/29/step-2-weed-and-grub-control-the-key-difference-between-our-3-and-4-step-programs monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1588180054277-4YUS4B019OXGWJ6ONDZ5/crabgrass Turf Times Newsletter - Step 2 Preventing Crabgrass with Dimension (and Grubs with Acelepryn) - Choices, Choices... Tattoo idea for crabgrass lovers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1617893835231-3O6JGY2YOSKC0PGHYX1U/sb-lc-insect-header-white-grub.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Step 2 Preventing Crabgrass with Dimension (and Grubs with Acelepryn) - Choices, Choices... Grub larvae https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/11/30/merry-christmas-a-song-and-an-announcement monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/10/21/when-is-it-too-late-to-sod monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1603310695994-5RGPHGTXPZQ01Q8HKBUE/image-asset.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - When Is It Too Late To Sod? Another fun fact: This is what we look like when we go out to cut sod in February. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/10/16/dormant-seeding monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1602860720122-176XDLWWDZRI8R5CFWFP/grass+seed+footprint Turf Times Newsletter - Dormant Seeding This is what happens when someone doesn’t have good seed-to-soil contact for a dormant seeding and they walk across the area. Had the grass seed been planted properly, they would have had much greater success, as you can see from the boot print that pressed the seed into the soil. (Photo from the University of MN) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1602860766990-VLDCKNOFUUOOF8GDWXSZ/grass+seed+no+no Turf Times Newsletter - Dormant Seeding Don’t do this. This is bad. rolls up newspaper and swats nose No! (No seed-to-soil contact.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1602862808484-GG1ZIZ42L582LF07QTRE/Hunger+games Turf Times Newsletter - Dormant Seeding Truth be told, seeding always feels a bit like the Hunger Games… https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/8/26/rust monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1598457318245-VRJMMOQDSMTBCLPFG8NB/Rust-Disease-shoe.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Rust Rust on shoes - Photo credit for this and cover photo: Bob Keiffer (Thanks, Bob!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1598456624612-N8Z7NWDD9A0N8IV4ZX33/Steve+Urkel Turf Times Newsletter - Rust Rust is the Steve Urkel of lawn diseases. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/8/18/recovering-from-major-physical-damage monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1597785173006-7NJ51HTTXXQHH4N9JMB8/storm+damage Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Major Physical Damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1597859892312-XQJW4QQDEHMJOVS46FM4/IMG_2953.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Major Physical Damage - Burn Marks Burn marks from debris left in lawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1597859755868-35TPNH6D5A6DO5MTL4WM/IMG_2945.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Major Physical Damage - Heavy Machinery Tracks Heavy machinery tracks in lawn after derecho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1597859664255-D048G70CKHR8XE6Q0BMW/IMG_6339.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Major Physical Damage - Minor Wear Marks Dragging damage in lawn after derecho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1597859667483-P68GM70FXO0OPS3A0E7K/IMG_6343.jpeg Turf Times Newsletter - Recovering from Major Physical Damage - Severe Wear Marks Severe wear and tear in a lawn after derecho clean up https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/7/14/product-feature-gypsum-an-unsung-hero monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594747931339-2ZXFX5MSMHMRD3X9V4RR/unsung-hero-greport.jpg Turf Times Newsletter - Product Feature: Gypsum - an Unsung Hero What calcium and sulfur probably look like when they get out of bed in the morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1594747078617-OS62MVEQMQ85Q6BEA4O6/Dog+and+Lawn Turf Times Newsletter - Product Feature: Gypsum - an Unsung Hero Gypsum can help your lawn to stay beautiful, even when your favorite furry friend is doing some damage. https://www.bgsod.com/turf-times/2020/6/2/how-do-i-fertilize monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1591115987649-7CZOS17426GNDHOHQ3FR/Screen+Shot+2020-06-02+at+11.39.16+AM.png Turf Times Newsletter - How Do I Fertilize? Drop spreader striping - this also illustrates that product that is applied to plants tends not to leach. Be very intentional about keeping product off of impermeable surfaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1591115894294-AC17ZW2BK3I5ZYL3D1AF/Image.png Turf Times Newsletter - How Do I Fertilize? “Zebra stripes” from a rotary spreader. This person left too large of spacing in between each pass. 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This beautiful sod harvester is over 50 years old. We love our Princeton Automatic at Blue Grass Enterprises in Alburnett, Iowa! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1672261061696-DQRPPH5UCHVJKVY7EY33/image-asset.jpeg Videos - Why Soil Sampling Matters Sarah explains the important of soil sampling for responsible lawn care https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1672260054112-BP472TCSN3PHEWCMP0QO/image-asset.jpeg Videos - Blue Grass Enterprises BRAVO Award Winner 2020 In 2020, Mike Loan and Blue Grass Enterprises won a BRAVO Award from the Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance. 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FarmChat with Linn County Agriculture Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1672260950481-WCL55TVOTLPUX15APWK8/image-asset.jpeg Videos - Healthy Lawns and Landscapes Fight Climate Change We really like how this video highlights the ecological benefits of green plants in urban areas, including lawns. https://www.bgsod.com/diyers-order-sod daily 0.75 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644944925583-5PT7AP30QCBUL2NVIZIJ/8.png DIYers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611765147012-AVTN4JPZ4N9AV66SBDW8/Green+grass+starts+with+blue+grass.jpg DIYers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/be18bbb8-f470-4cee-bfbb-9ff979d40d59/sunrise+at+the+sod+farm.jpeg DIYers - Make it stand out A pretty view of some of the numbered stations around the office https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1582824581148-55ULBZQH2Y1VR9TWMA82/shutterstock_360514604.jpg DIYers - summer lawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1582824590585-1S38SWW3KIVVKHNCAMY9/254227246-huge.jpg DIYers - camping on the lawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1582824613225-X6W3CQK5VSUD2CW0JBOA/shutterstock_216331726.jpg DIYers - kids, pets, lawns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1682173926532-4LTEBQ31DI5RDJ98DDFP/smaller.jpg DIYers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/9a953890-0de5-4df6-b84a-9093a7074eb1/lawns+are+good+for+the+planet.jpg DIYers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/aeration-techniques daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1507911560125-YWI75HZ8WE9E0D15ICH9/20170818_104425.jpg Aeration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1583863681600-P7UGHSC6120II8T2J4C9/shutterstock_279484679.jpg Aeration - Benefits of aeration One action can reduce soil compaction, runoff, and puddling while minimizing the risk of disease outbreak and knee and head injuries. That same action will also improve organic matter, soften falls, strengthen the plants, reduce erosion, and help your lawn absorb more CO2 while producing oxygen. Core aeration is a win-win-win-win-win (you get the idea) situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1152ceb9-2f07-4a5c-bf87-f427e88a09b0/Aerate+Once+a+Year+-+Pro+Tip.png Aeration - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/homebuilders-landscape-contractors daily 0.75 2023-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1454595032255-DBYFHW94BLGFXJ61NM4G/semi-load-fork-lift.jpg <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Builders &amp; Contractors</p> https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/19f65afb-c4ef-48e2-b3b2-84ce49859f85/Screen+Shot+2022-02-14+at+1.22.06+PM.jpg <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Builders &amp; Contractors</p> - Make it stand out Recent before-and-after picture using Blue Grass sod (image provided by Aaron’s Lawn Care) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611763507218-ATCORCMO3PUIQYT3EEFY/green+grass+starts+with+blue+grass.jpg <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Builders &amp; Contractors</p> https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611765465326-KO0BBLI4HJHARMBOV0HU/alt-logo-text-1.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Builders &amp; Contractors</p> https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611763605086-JMQ8U2F6W26BZ4F85QWG/0.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Builders &amp; Contractors</p> https://www.bgsod.com/golf-course daily 0.75 2023-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1437061947448-AU9ZY8YW33KJMIEXL5DI/IMG_1753.JPG Golf Courses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/87b9f5c1-3ebf-443f-b4fa-c0cb204bd8f0/P1040459.jpeg Golf Courses - Make it stand out Our sod is cut to 2.5” in the field throughout production time, giving you maximum flexibility to begin training it to a lower height as quickly as two weeks after installation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1696942924620-SX12QRZV4OIJWK9HHPBN/Tee+Box+%28HOC%29.jpg Golf Courses - .5" Height of Cut Kirkwood College Height-of-Cut Project (2023) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1696942930717-D5RMKUMMF8AG9IFM7WPK/Tee+Box.jpg Golf Courses - Tee Box Project This photo was taken on 10/2/23 - in the middle of the 13th driest year in recorded weather history in the state of Iowa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1410880072966-T6VFWJ4EP4DXQ7BT7EH4/GCSAA.jpg Golf Courses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611766316011-C3QTEACYNV1AHVA92MQA/IowaTurfgrassInstitute_logos-left.png Golf Courses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611766390092-17SPRSMESR4NP0N3TI7T/ISTMA%2BLogo%2B%2528PNG%2529.jpg Golf Courses https://www.bgsod.com/soil-sampling daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1583419767826-0XF9K4ZZMH9VT1AJ5Q56/shutterstock_279484679.jpg Soil Sampling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1583360780440-MNBKS2AMNJ7HJIBPF4XO/shutterstock_1507710980.jpg Soil Sampling Just like in the body, nutrients in soils work in relationship to each other. This is why we will almost never recommend a product that is high in only one nutrient, like Urea. If the ratios between certain nutrients get out-of-whack, it can inhibit healthy growth in your plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1583504730127-T8V51KHQW3YEN509MVN2/shutterstock_649779889.jpg Soil Sampling - Not all soils have the same needs Your soil sample will also tell us the pH and type of soil you have in your lawn - ranging from super sandy to heavy clay. Knowing the type of soil you have will influence how we recommend feeding your lawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1583361297773-GVQZKQXQQMHQEM6XKLYO/soil+health.png Soil Sampling - Green Spaces Give Life Natural Grasses: Protecting our soils. Reducing noise pollution. Filtering rain water. Increasing property value. Cooling homes. Providing critter shelters. Hosting BBQs. Generating organic matter. Making space for catch, camp outs, and fetch. Preventing scraped knees. Capturing CO2. All while making your oxygen fresh daily. https://www.bgsod.com/installing-sod daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644945053923-0BUJU1HJ90R43H9SOSXE/Screen+Shot+2022-02-14+at+3.24.53+PM.png Installing Sod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611765222712-LH2M8OBOH33FZHUYMXAM/playing+on+the+lawn.jpg Installing Sod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/d31d9bf4-5d73-45f8-bc90-95b0c7ee4fd9/Sod+Measurements+-+Pro+Tip.png Installing Sod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/acd00250-74c9-41fc-b572-2248123b1134/Apply+a+Starter+Fertilizer+-+Pro+Tip.png Installing Sod - Make it stand out It’s easiest to apply a starter fertilizer immediately prior to installation on the prepared ground. Be sure to pick up 13-13-13 starter fertilizer when you get your sod! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/c816aeb8-df50-4a9d-a993-1f190bf7cf8c/Watering+-+Pro+Tip.png Installing Sod - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1454594762805-CNUO0NGAB1GGLKS7JQ4M/blue-grass-office.jpg Contact https://www.bgsod.com/sports-turf daily 0.75 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1454595084524-Y6YEPDWJAUXDI82T38AB/big-roll-cutter-2.jpg Sports Turf Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611763724995-0VET0V2UKV7M4OT28WMU/3.jpg Sports Turf Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611764055977-S5NP8KV993QC4SCRA110/ISTMA%2BLogo%2B%2528PNG%2529.jpg Sports Turf Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611763940296-QXT5ADI1WGIR7O7TBJRZ/IowaTurfgrassInstitute_logos-left.png Sports Turf Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611763966419-93HBBVZYQED1TB027HMK/Iowa+GCSA+%28PNG%29.png Sports Turf Managers https://www.bgsod.com/mowing-recommendations daily 0.75 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644962093779-28RGX3JDKSB6A6LWEMNM/Untitled+design.png Mowing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/459aa309-eaf0-4231-8150-263e223fab34/Don%27t+Bag+Clippings+-+Pro+Tip.png Mowing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/7cd6ee1d-2a61-4c6d-8e59-4c18c46163c6/Avoid+Mowing+During+High+Temps+-+Pro+Tip.png Mowing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1628019218188-VOYMALHH4JMP9BIAC5IS/Torn-Grass-Blades.jpg Mowing - Make it stand out Torn or “fanned” blades like this are the result of dull mower blades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/0b35412d-0d9e-4f72-9fd3-c5102b09e649/Screenshot+2024-03-20+at+2.31.46%E2%80%AFPM.png Mowing - Make it stand out This photo was provided by Dr. Quincey Law of Iowa State University. All of these plots identical feeding strategies. As you can see, the higher the mowing height, the less crabgrass pressure affected the plots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/8e9fcfc6-cb4c-4087-9b2f-dc79a2681fa0/leaf+cycle.JPG Mowing - Make it stand out While not a photo of grass clippings, this image is a great example of how leaf material (like grass clippings) break down to generate additional organic matter in soils https://www.bgsod.com/landscape-architects daily 0.75 2023-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1454595151521-2IH1CQSPKA0UZ5UP721N/sprinkler-close-up.jpg Architects &amp; Project Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611764365970-CR3JBDMN60PUFGAO0WQW/image-asset.jpeg Architects &amp; Project Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611764215151-BX9NYE19BOFSCAT4CO7J/6.jpg Architects &amp; Project Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1614096712725-O60TQ5ILM98J7AJIQ1WE/TLI-Final1-tag-01.png Architects &amp; Project Managers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1611764347032-O6XOREXOZHTELJJF67LP/4.jpg Architects &amp; Project Managers https://www.bgsod.com/seed-varieties daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644951249598-WQ2UMGQ54SK3OWG16GRK/IMG_2629.JPG <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Seed Varieties <br>&amp; Other Products</p> https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1584126401772-RCU2NCLL9U4H1UUVBP59/blue+grass+seed+heads.jpg <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Seed Varieties <br>&amp; Other Products</p> - There are over 350 cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass. Only at Blue Grass Enterprises https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/7079f964-cb77-4241-9527-f634f9e7ed00/Screen+Shot+2022-12-28+at+2.10.54+PM.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Seed Varieties <br>&amp; Other Products</p> - Make it stand out Miniclover & Kentucky bluegrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fce81a55-76c1-4d9f-a170-47c5c9d17eaf/Pro+Tips+copy.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Seed Varieties <br>&amp; Other Products</p> - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/31b44e09-58b4-4349-bbfe-1f209ef82482/Mole+Eliminator+Trap <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Seed Varieties <br>&amp; Other Products</p> - Make it stand out Easy-Set Mole Eliminator Trap https://www.bgsod.com/environmental-impact-of-grasses daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644875949824-1PPP7JW6N7513SDFET2Z/shutterstock_360514604.jpg Natural Grass and the Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/b29bb4c3-6edb-409b-ab84-4daf0851c1fc/Screen+Shot+2023-02-14+at+12.31.20+PM.png Natural Grass and the Environment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/632c9afd-5fab-4dab-a06d-00b596d50ba3/smaller.jpg Natural Grass and the Environment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1bdd5a40-a53f-4c16-b47e-722890e5f7d9/254227246-huge.jpg Natural Grass and the Environment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/be4b6360-fd55-470e-99a5-055ce1d86880/leaf+cycle.JPG Natural Grass and the Environment - Make it stand out This photo is a beautiful example how leaf material, including grass clippings, breaks down over time to become new organic material in topsoils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1614096547025-L0HX5YQ1JBILBD1VWVT4/TLI-Final1-tag-01.png Natural Grass and the Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/fac6bcef-8ef5-479c-89e7-f272fb7470f4/environmental+benefits+of+lawns.jpg Natural Grass and the Environment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/watering-recommendations daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644962162886-ZYMHE9NWEZIGLPZ4A08W/7.png Watering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/91203066-4d60-4161-8829-b576a036949e/1%3A4%2522+of+Water+per+Watering+-+Pro+Tip.png Watering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/45506faf-10aa-4b0a-bee8-5c7bca66873e/An+Inch+of+Moisture+Weekly+-+Pro+Tip.png Watering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/9f85aa43-a794-4ef8-ab64-4e1c6bd35bf9/New+Sod+Watering+Care+-+Pro+Tip.png Watering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bgsod.com/newsletters daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1454594924785-IGEAY8EY8A09UVN3CM5A/blk-wht-mike-fertlilzer.jpg Get the dirt https://www.bgsod.com/pdfarchive daily 0.75 2023-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1454607056816-GPLFQZDZJVLAP5552H1Q/shop-3.jpg <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852695757-P5EDDARO0JN7FQDRN1BI/Barnyard%2BGrass.jpg <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Barnyard Grass Barnyard grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852504092-38EB73JTFMEDLVTVPQGW/Bermudagrass.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Bermuda Grass Bermuda grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852505315-7CZ54FUKGE2WSKG3Y177/Clover.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Clover Clover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852505723-R3Y9690CWKIAI6MID7EL/Crabgrass.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Crabgrass Crabgrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852507467-RC3Q2GV7WARA1BP6ABWZ/Creeping+Bentgrass.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Creeping Bentgrass Creeping Bentgrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852507997-7Y41H4LKEC0VA8N92YGF/Creeping+Charlie.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Creeping Charlie Creeping Charlie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852509928-DXOANREXA7J2JUJJQMM0/Goosegrass.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Goosegrass Goosegrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852509932-2MV0S98E17G5WICPJB7V/Henbit.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Henbit Henbit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852511323-5Q245RD9YRPMSN7WZDCS/Knotweed.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; Archive</p> - Knotweed Knotweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/50a39d4ce4b0f822f291399c/1644852512123-JI5ORKW3K8J1SOAJ6RNM/Mouse-Ear+Chickweed.png <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Weed ID &amp; 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