No Glory in Suffering for Suffering’s Sake

My Dear Grandson, I take pen in hand with a tenderness that surprises an old man, for though my hair has turned to snow and my joints speak plainly of the passing years, my heart is still stirred when I think of you—so young, so earnest, and so given to strong notions...
When Lawns Are Lost

When Lawns Are Lost

This year we saw a lot of lawns that were damaged. This was very predictable and expected as far back as June of 2021 when we saw the May rainfall with 70° temperatures and almost a years worth of rain five way to mid 90's a zippo when it came to precipitation. This...

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The Effects of Shallow Watering

The Effects of Shallow Watering

There is a right way and a wrong way to water a lawn. There is a lot of confusion about proper watering and what it is actually intended for. The purpose is simple, water is a carrying mechanism for the flow of nutrients into the cells of the plant. It regulates plant...

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Our Biological Method

Our Biological Method

In the Fall of 2017 we recognized that there was a problem in how we were providing fertilization for our customers. We were heavily dependent on mechanical means to fix issues in our customers lawns and we also recognized that our customers would call us in the...

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See This?

See This?

See the picture of this lawn? This is our flagship lawn, not perfect but let me tell you about it because it is exactly what you want. First of all this lawn is properly hydrated but it is only watered once per week, in 90 degree heat with little variation. It turns...

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Arnold, Forest Diversity and Crop Rotation

Arnold, Forest Diversity and Crop Rotation

What does Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Bio-Diversity and Crop Rotation have in common? Well, not a lot other than Arnold's nickname was "The Oak", his achievements are numerous and unless you have been living under a rock for the past 40+ years you will know why.  So...

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Liquid Aeration, Snake Oil or Good Science

Liquid Aeration, Snake Oil or Good Science

OK, I will be the first to admit that the word "Liquid Aeration" sounds pretty hokey, and that is compounded by the practice of service providers being misinformed themselves or selling something without explaining what it does or just trying to generate money without...

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Humic Substances/Important Molecules for Soil Health

Borrowed from our friends at Rocky Mountain BioAg: Organic material is important for healthy soils. It is well known that soil with no organic component is not fertile, and needs to be heavily amended in order to build soil structure, and hold the nutrients plants...

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September: The Most Important Month for Your Lawn

September: The Most Important Month for Your Lawn

September might seem like just another month on the calendar, but when it comes to your lawn, it’s the most important month of the entire year. It’s the final act before nature pulls the curtain down for winter—and how well you play this act can define your lawn’s...

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