PJC Blogs
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
Spring Organic Turf Tips for the Northeast
Spring Organic Turf Tips A key part of looking ahead at spring organic turf tips is remembering where we left off last fall. Most areas
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.
Cultural Practices that Encourage Spring Turf Growth
Cultural Practices That Encourage Spring Turf Growth As we’re on the cusp of spring work beginning, it’s important to remember how temperature determines when
Choosing the Right Spring Grass Seed Blend for Organic Turf Care
Choosing the Right Spring Grass Seed Blend for Organic Turf Care In organic turf care, we say grass seed is our weed control. A thick
Top Organic Lawn Care Products for Early Spring Success
Top Organic Lawn Care Products for Early Spring Success 2026.03.02, By Peter Newcombe Coming off a difficult 2025 growing season that experienced widespread drought, this
Invasive Jumping Worms: A Hidden Threat to Turf Health
Invasive Jumping Worms: A Hidden Threat to Turf Health Across the Northeast, more turf professionals are encountering a new and often misunderstood pest: jumping worms. From
How to Choose the Best Organic Fertilizer (What “Organic” Really Means)
How to Choose an Organic Fertilizer Many products are marketed as “organic,” but consumers rarely know the differences in what’s actually in the bag. Certain
Managing Heavily Used Organic Athletic Fields: Stamford Parks & Recreation
Managing Heavily Used Organic Athletic Fields: Stamford Parks & Recreation Interview An interview with Pete Stokes, Landscape Specialist, Stamford Parks & Recreation (CT), conducted by
Why Soil Testing is the Foundation of Organic Turf Care
Why Soil Testing is the Foundation of Organic Turf Care “If we all went away, trees and woody shrubs would eventually take over… Lawns don’t
