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Grub Control is Critical
Grub control is a vital element of THE Turf Plan®, or any decent lawn program, for that matter. You simply MUST treat for grubs, because...
Bill DiMercurio
Oct 1, 20126 min read
Controlling Adult Japanese Beetles
Adult Japanese beetles usually appear in mid-to late June and their feeding can virtually destroy your favorite plants overnight. We know...
Bill DiMercurio
Sep 11, 20124 min read
Galls on Pin Oaks
We’ve had quite a few email questions about a malady that’s hitting our pin oaks, particularly west of I-270 and along the 40 corridor....
Bill DiMercurio
Aug 11, 20128 min read
Our Newest #1 Turf Weed
Actually, it’s not new, because it’s been around for at least 15 years, but it’s growing in its ability to ruin the perfect sward. It’s...
Bill DiMercurio
Jul 11, 20124 min read
Controlling Nutsedge
In the St. Louis area, as well as around the world, a species of weed known as nutsedge (Cyperus) is actually listed as one of the...
Bill DiMercurio
Jun 11, 20126 min read
The Reseeding Bible
To download a copy of the “Fixing the Sward – THE Turf Plan Reseeding Bible” simply click here; Fixing the Sward – The Reseeding Bible....
Bill DiMercurio
May 11, 201221 min read
Irrigation Tips
One of the worst things you can do for your turf is to over-water, which discourages the development a deep root system. Think back to...
Bill DiMercurio
Apr 10, 20128 min read
Moles and Their Control
The mole population has been growing steadily it seems for the 8 years, with no signs of abatement. Those of us that love our lawns...
Bill DiMercurio
Mar 20, 201211 min read
Tips for Controlling Crabgrass
Crabgrass is one of the worst and most annoying annual weeds we fight every season. It's an ongoing fight to keep crabgrass out of our...
Bill DiMercurio
Feb 20, 20125 min read
How Large is Your Sward
To achieve a perfect lawn, you must know how much “square footage” of actual grass that you need to take care of. Our SwardMaster...
Bill DiMercurio
Jan 20, 20124 min read
Soil Science Basics
If you aspire to have a SWARD, which is a lawn that is the source of envy from all, it requires that you run a soil test, to “fix”...
Bill DiMercurio
Oct 11, 20117 min read
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