PJC Blogs

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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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Summer Watering

Looking for Summer watering tips? Wondering how you should you be watering your turf this season? Keep reading. Cultural Practices are integral to the success

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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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Summer Fertility for Turf Grass

Summer heat is on the way. Environmental (abiotic) stressors–especially drought and heat–can put your turf to the test. When talking about summer fertility for turf

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Why Is This Weed Here?

Spring has sprung, and soon, so will weeds. When scouting lawns and athletic fields for weeds it’s important to ask yourself: “WHY is this weed

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Clover in Your Lawn

What is Clover? Today is the first day of Spring!  As the days get longer and the soil begins to warm, the turf grass will start to

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