PJC Blogs
Managing Summer Weeds by Improving Soil Health
Managing Summer Weeds by Improving Soil Health As spring transitions out, many turf managers begin seeing a new wave of summer weeds emerge. While the
Why Soil pH Matters Most for a Healthy Lawn (And How to Fix It)
Why Soil pH Matters Most for a Healthy Lawn A healthy lawn starts below the surface. When grass looks thin, discolored, or slow to grow,
How to Manage Dandelions Naturally: An Organic Lawn Care Guide
How to Manage Dandelions Naturally Dandelions are one of the most persistent and visible perennial weeds in managed turf grass. For landscapers maintaining residential, municipal,
Is Clover a Friend or a Foe? Understanding Clover in Organic Lawn Care As turfgrass comes out of dormancy in early spring, clover often gets
Think Winter Kills Ticks? Here’s What the Latest Research Says
Ticks are now a year-round concern in the Northeast. Learn more about what organic land care can do… The Myth: Winter Gets Rid of Ticks
Early Spring Weeds: Chickweed & Henbit (Identification & Organic Management)
Early Spring Weeds: Chickweed & Henbit “There is an old adage “A weed is just a plant out of place,” but perhaps it’s more accurate
Snow Mold in Lawns: Signs, Causes, and Recovery Tips
Snow Mold in Lawns With the cold temperatures and snow cover this winter, conditions have been ideal for a common spring turfgrass disease: snow mold.
Beetle Activity Alert: Grub Season is Underway
In the Northeast, beetles are actively flying and laying eggs throughout July and into August. These beetles are the precursors to grubs, which can wreak
How to Distinguish Crabgrass from Goosegrass
Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) and goosegrass (Eleusine indica) are two common summer annual weeds that plague lawns, athletic fields, and turfgrass areas. Although they appear similar,
How to Manage the Return of Cicadas
In the spring of 2025, Massachusetts and several other states will experience the emergence of Brood XIV, one of the 17-year periodical cicada broods. It’s
