Back in 2017 I was exposed to the biological system changing things forever. It was a completely foreign to what I had learned. My frustration with traditional methods left me wanting for something better. Once I learned some of the fundamentals I knew that there were...

Objection #1: Lawns are expensive. Answer – Expense is relative, more specifically most lawns are highly dysfunctional due to a number of problems largely dealing with the soil. Once these problems are fixed the lawns become more efficient. Most lawns are experiencing...

There is confusion in the market amongst commercial contractors that is costing them dearly. We are sacrificing efficiency for effectiveness. This might seem like a crazy statement but please let me explain. For the past few decades the landscaping industry as it...

Well yes and no, let me explain... To answer that question properly you need to know some background information about both systems. Let me make the distinction of both so you will know how they work if you haven't read any of my other blogs. Synthetics, what everyone...

Human beings are resistant to change –period. We don’t like it when our favorite sitcom gets canceled, we hate when our computer software has an update, we get upset when our favorite restaurant closes after 50 years, it is unsettling when we see people grow up, move...

You know that old Emerson quote, "Sow an act and you reap a habit"? Human beings are a product of their habits. I have found this to be exceptionally true when it comes taking care of lawns. It is paradoxical but the more right someone claims they are, the higher the...

There is a lot of frustration surrounding lawn care. My personal confusion turned disenchantment began in 2017. I had what I call was my own Troy Aikman moment. My personal frustration led me to ask the question, "is this the best it's ever going to be?" This letter...

The two holy grails in a biological lawn system are the ability to metabolize atmospheric nitrogen and to be able to store increasing amounts of water in the soil due to an increased humus level. I believe that I have achieved both of these this year in my own lawn....

I heard someone today pose the question, "How long do you keep your lawn going?" This is a similar mentality to the mindset that exists and asks, "when do we get the lawn going this year?" It's a seemingly reasonable request and quite common to hear but when you know...

Hot Weather and Its Effects on Turf: Why Heat Exposes Hidden Soil Problems When temperatures climb, turf doesn’t just “get thirsty.” Heat reshuffles how plants move water and nutrients, and it amplifies any weak link in your soil system—thatch, pH imbalances,...

We’ve all seen it before: someone wants a greener lawn, healthier turf, better yields—fast. They hear about a “miracle” treatment or a “one and done” application and think they’ve found the holy grail. This is the green pill of lawn care: the seductive but dangerous...

Let’s get this out of the way first—your neighbor’s lawn has absolutely nothing to do with your lawn. Comparing the two is like comparing a microwave dinner to a gourmet meal. Sure, they might both be green, but how they got there (and what they cost to maintain) are...