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2025 UMASS Turf Research Field Day: Turfgrass Innovations & Organic Insight
2025 UMASS Turf Research Field Day: Turfgrass Innovations & Organic Insight July 23, 2025 @ the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, South Deerfield, MA On
Why Organic Matter Matters for Resilient Spring Lawns
Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and increased moisture—conditions that can stress your lawn. The key to building a strong, resilient turf during this time? Discover why
A key part of looking ahead to the new season is remembering where we left off last fall. Most areas in the Northeast were somewhere
Healthy soil for healthy turf means addressing Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, Soil Structure, and Cultural Practices. As such, we developed our Healthy Turf Circle as
Financial Costs of Artificial Fields
It is a myth that synthetic fields require less maintenance, and therefore less money, than natural turfgrass. Here, we’ll look at the financial costs of
Safety Concerns with Artificial Turf
There’s a lot of debate surrounding the cost-benefit of replacing natural fields with synthetic turf. As a former college field hockey player, you don’t need
Synthetic Turf Fields Require Maintenance
People often disregard the fact that synthetic turf fields require maintenance. While an artificial field doesn’t require regular mowing, irrigation and fertilization, there is still
Starting an Organic Turf Care Division in Your Landscaping Business
Thinking of expanding your landcare business? Business owners face decisions in the off-season on how to grow in the upcoming year. Starting an organic turf
We get a lot of organic fertilizer FAQs. That’s why, a few weeks ago, we covered Part 1 of The Basics of Organic Fertilizer. There,
Fall in New England is known for its beautifully forested landscape changing colors. It’s also the best time of the year for cool-season turf grasses
