We wrapped up the third annual, 5 day Rutgers Organic Land Care Course this past Wednesday with great success! Attendees gained a thorough understanding that organics is not just about switching products and involves building a healthy environment for plants, microbes, wildlife and humans.
Soil scientists all around the world are joining forces to educate the public about the importance of healthy soils. Their efforts have culminated in 2015 being named the International Year of Soils by the United Nations (UN). Read More
On a recent beautiful sunny day, Tech Terra Environmental teamed up with colleague Mike Kolenut of Lincoln Landscaping to apply actively aerated compost tea to newly planted trees in Perelman Plaza at the Drexel University Campus in Philadelphia. The trees were installed in engineered soil which according to a bioassay showed very little microbial activity. […]
9.16.14 Weed control is probably the most difficult part of landscape maintenance and the last thing we want to hear about is resistance to herbicides. This has been a big problem for years in agriculture and it costs the industry megabucks every year in lost crops and expensive new herbicides.
Finding the right backpack sprayer for YOUR Business is KEY! There are many backpack sprayers on the market, how do you know which is most suited for your use? Learn the difference between sprayers, how to be efficient and customize a sprayer just for you! Take a look at this series of field demonstration videos […]
The New Jersey Landscape Contractor – Summer 2014 Issue
“Whether we like it or not, we are quickly entering a biological age of turfgrass management where microbiological solutions are sought for biological problems. It is becoming more and more apparent that maintaining active microbial communities in turfgrass soils is a vital part of overall turfgrass health. Research to date clearly shows the potential to […]
It’s no secret that the market for environmentally friendly lawn care products and services is expanding, pushing the idea that it’s not enough for your grass to be green—it should be “green.” With spring in full force, the sustainable lawn care movement is spreading fast. For instance, this year New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection […]