A Cry for Help
In 2017 I hit a wall, so to speak. We had been operating under a system that was status quo and while I was able to excel under this paradigm, it was problematic as I could never seemingly really fix the problems that we were having and seeing in our customer's lawns....
Is this the End? The Rise of the Machines!
Lord have Mercy, the machines are coming to take away our jobs and then kill us! Well, hold on now, we are getting way ahead of ourselves. First of all, have you ever heard of Robotic Mowing? Probably not, and that would be the norm to about 98-99% of the American...
Our Strategy…
There are two paths for our turf lawns: The synthetic path and the biological path. As we have discussed previously most of the problems that we face that are considered normal operating factors (compaction, thick thatch, frequent watering, heavy inputs of chemicals)...
Reestablish the Relationship
Plants and soil should be viewed as one, not separate components. There should be a relationship between the root of a plant and the soil via the microbiology in the soil. This relationship has been destroyed by the use of synthetic fertilizers and has made the grass...
Weather Bender, Get Out of the Stress Cycle!
In our quest to continue innovating, we have recognized a rather troubling event that we started noticing a few years ago and it is getting worse. We have noticed a trend that is affecting you, your watering schedule during the growing season and the occurrence of...
Three Things That Will Change Your Lawn Forever
Three things that you need to ponder, Carbon helps the soil save and store water. You can grab Nitrogen out of the sky and use it for free fertilizer. Automated (Robotic) mowing reduces stress and saves water. Now that I have your attention let me elaborate... If you...
Learn to Avoid Water Stress
The purpose of water is to move nutrients through the plant to grow and repair, period. Getting it there (to the roots) can be a challenge but experiencing stress can take a while to overcome and the longer you are in it the worse it gets. Let's learn how to avoid...
Soil Biology, Making Lawns Fun Again!
For the past 23 years we have seen the good, the bad and the ugly but more importantly we have discovered the true way to make lawns sing. For too long we tried to put up with the status quo and in the Fall of 2017 we questioned why. In a very serendipitous phone call...
Paying the Piper, You’re Already Doing It!
Ever see that commercial about the oil filter that had the tag line, "You can pay me now or you can pay me later"? The traditional means of managing turf sometimes have people at odds with their lawn, particularly if it is problematic. Switching from a synthetic...
“I don’t want a golf course”
I often hear this response when I start talking about correcting issues in my customers lawns: "I really don't want it to look like a golf course." In people's minds they have built up that a golf course is the epitome of refinement, health and beauty and that it is...
Where do I start?
How does the biological method work? Most people have a Stage I or Stage II Lawn. You want a Stage III or a Stage IV lawn that has improved thatch levels, 6.5 pH, 3% or better organic content, high soil porosity, high water carrying capacity, natural aeration and...
The Case for Automation, Commercial Edition
Change is certainly in the air. Modern technology such as AI & 4G connectivity, coupled with battery capability and older technologies such as GPS and well, uh, mechanical mower have brought us robotic mowing. But why have you never heard of a near 30 year old...