http://www.theturfplan.com A Great Lawn is No Accident! Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:47:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=57 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=57#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:00:41 +0000 jeff http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=57 In case you haven’t noticed, golf-ball sized woody galls are growing at an unprecedented rate on the pin oaks in St. Louis.  In particular, West County seems to have more infested trees than other areas, but if you look closely, infected trees are everywhere.  The cause of this gall is actually just a small wasp [...]]]> http://www.theturfplan.com/?feed=rss2&p=57 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=56 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=56#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:31:36 +0000 jeff http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=56
Sorry we’ve been negligent in posting updates on the website.  But, as our members know, by signing up for free newsletters, you get weekly (at least!) updates regarding our turf and ornamental issues.  We’ve nailed that this year.  Still, we need to work harder to keep the posts current.  It’s actually best to scroll to [...]]]> http://www.theturfplan.com/?feed=rss2&p=56 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=55 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=55#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:46:01 +0000 jeff http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=55
The past weekend, with all the rain and cloudy weather, has brought the powdery mildew out on bluegrass.  It’s an easy disease to control, compared to the dreaded patch diseases that occur with warmer temps.  We offer a great product with BANNER®, a versatile lawn and garden fungicide.  Use it on bluegrass ASAP.  In addition, [...]]]> http://www.theturfplan.com/?feed=rss2&p=55 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=54 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=54#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:33:51 +0000 jeff http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=54 IRRIGATION MINUTIA We’ve had a lot of questions about watering, such as “Should I?” “When should I?” and “How much should I?”Here are our opinions on the subject. MUST I WATER? No, you don’t need to water your turf, because it can survive without additional irrigation. But, if you aspire for fabulous turf, you should irrigate, and [...]]]> http://www.theturfplan.com/?feed=rss2&p=54 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=53 http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=53#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:39:19 +0000 jeff http://www.theturfplan.com/?p=53
Curious lead in for a turf blog, ain’t it? You’re wondering, “Huh, what are Jeff and Bill trying to tell me?” Plain and simple folks, “get on top it!” That’s why you subscribe to our newsletter…you want to know EXACTLY what’s going on in the world of turf, trees and shrubs! [...]]]> http://www.theturfplan.com/?feed=rss2&p=53