PJC Blogs
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
PJC Customer Interview with Minuteman
Throughout the season, we are highlighting different PJC customer interviews to get their perspective on organic lawn care. Below is a recap of our time talking
As turf grass emerges from dormancy, clover often beats it out of the starting blocks. Clover is a cool-season perennial and is more likely to
Negative Effect of Geese on Grass
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) most Canada gees are migratory, but not all. They undertake long-distance migrations from northern Canada south and are typically most active in New England
Early Spring Weeds: Chickweed, & Henbit
Understanding and Managing the Problem Spring is here, and with it comes the inevitable arrival of weeds. Understanding the root cause of weeds is essential
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
Chemicals in Sewage Sludge Fertilizer Pose Cancer Risk
By MICHAEL PHILLIS (January 14, 2025), reposted by PJC Organic Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread on pasture land as fertilizer are causing cancer,
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
