NJLCA 2017 Magazine Article “What’s up with Organics” by Barry Draycott First off, I hate the term “organic” because it means different things to different people. Some say anything that contains Carbon is organic. This is true in chemistry but not in agriculture. The USDA National Organic Program sets very strict regulations on what can […]
Listen to Barry Draycott at the NJLCA webinar HERE “Branching Out Webinar: Natural Based Plant Health Care Programs for Turf and Ornamentals.”
If you experience issues with grubs there is still time to order & apply ICT Organics CedarCure. This EPA Exempt Minimum Risk Pesticide is the answer to grub control! Your clients will be happy to hear that you are using a product that is safe for their kids and pets.
Here’s a program to help your clients’ lawns recover. 1. Mowing. Mow high, 3-5” is best during the summer. Never cut more than 1/3 of the blade. Leave the clippings. 2. Irrigation. Water deeply and infrequently. This will help roots grow deeper in the ground. Do not irrigate early morning or late afternoon as this […]
This summer has been brutal for lawns in the Northeast due to weather conditions. We have a simple solution to bring your clients’ lawns back for next year! If you haven’t put your fall application programs together yet, no worries… we have an easy to follow application program. It will provide your turf with maximum […]
Industry Article Dr.David Shetlar, Urban Landscape Entomologist at the Ohio State University Extension gave us permission to reprint this article. We strongly support his comments on the proper and effective use of pesticides.
As you know we are big proponent of Healthy Soils = Healthy Lawns. There is a recent study by Kyle Wickings (Dept. of Entomology, Cornell Univ.) that states “While grub damage can be extensive,Kyle’s previous work in NY state has determined that roughly 80% of insecticide applications
The Village of Grayslake, IL, located roughly 40 miles north and slightly west of Chicago, recently passed a law banning the use of phosphorus-based fertilizers in lawn care. One of the few exceptions is when a soil test confirms that a given lawn is deficient in phosphorus. You see, much like when a medical doctor does […]
Tech Terra Environmental specializes in turf programs for the lawn care industry. Over the years we have developed programs for hundreds of companies. Choosing products that are environmentally friendly is very important to us and we take great pride in the brands we choose. Our Summer / Fall cool season turf program has been developed […]
Do you think our harsh winter killed many of the ticks? Researchers say that’s not the case. “Harsh Northeast Winter no hindrance to hungry ticks.”