PJC Blogs
New England Drought Update: Partial Relief, Persistent Deficits in Northern Areas
After a few encouraging rain events this fall, New England’s drought story remains one of uneven progress. While portions of southern and coastal New England
Customer Spotlight: Vincent Piselli, Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Vincent (Vinny) Piselli is the Senior Land Care Manager at Mill River Park in Stamford, Connecticut, a multimillion-dollar public–private partnership between the City of Stamford
PFAS Contamination Forces Closure of Maine’s Largest Compost Facility
PFAS Contamination Forces Closure of Maine’s Largest Compost Facility Maine’s Hawk Ridge Compost Facility, once the state’s largest operation for turning municipal sewage sludge into
Seasonal Outlook & Drought Comparison for New England Lawns — 2025 vs. 2024
Seasonal Outlook & Drought Comparison for New England Lawns — 2025 vs. 2024 Seasonal Outlook for 2025 As we enter the August–October 2025 period, the
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
Customer Spotlight: Organic Soil Solutions Builds Healthier Lawns from the Ground Up
About Organic Soil Solutions: Pioneers in Organic Lawn Care What stands out about Organic Soil Solutions is their dedication to putting soil health at the
New Connecticut Fertilizer Law Bans PFAS
What Are PFAS and Why are They a Concern? PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have been making headlines, for good reason. These chemicals
Are Auto-Mowers Changing Turfgrass Structure? New Study Says Yes.
As organic turf care evolves, so does the equipment we use to maintain healthy, resilient lawns and fields. Many are asking, are auto-mowers changing turfgrass
Customer Spotlight: How Staple Landscapes Is Growing with Organic Lawn Care
I spent some time talking with Nick Staples—Co-Owner of Staple Landscapes and PJC customer since fall 2023—to feature as our customer spotlight. We discussed Nick’s
Increased Concern with Roundup Sales and Exposure
There is increased concern with Roundup sales and exposure…people and Bayer are taking action. Below, we have referenced two articles from this Spring: “Bayer may
