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Soil Balancing

Field Study: Soil Balancing – What Ohio State University is learning about Calcium in Soil and Weeds. Today, we’re looking at two articles written by

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Adjust pH to Boost Fertility

Eco Farming Daily featured an article by Bill McKibben titled “Soil pH: Making Adjustments to Boost Fertility”. The title immediately peaked PJC interest because it’s

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What is Soil Compaction?

What is Soil Compaction? In UMASS Extension’s Monthly E-Newsletter, Jason Lanier—UMASS Extension Turf Specialist—addresses the topic of soil compaction. He responds to the question: “I

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Treat Grubs Organically

In the Northeast, beetles are currently flying. Accordingly, they’re laying eggs throughout July. These eggs turn into grubs that feed on the root systems of

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Red Thread in Turf

What is Red Thread?

The Presence of Red Thread We recently received a call from Dana Millar of Dana Design’s—one of PJC’s long-standing customers*—asking “Why, at the end of

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Proper Mowing Protocol 

Mowing is one of the basic foundations for creating a healthy lawn. Unfortunately, this practice is often mismanaged on residential lawns and athletic fields. Dial

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Clover in Turf Grasses

While it trended decades ago, there is a resurgence in the interest of incorporating clover in turf grasses.  In UMASS Extension’s Monthly E-Newsletter, Jason Lanier—UMass

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