PJC Blogs
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,
Summer Lawn Diseases: How to Identify Leaf Spot, Brown Patch, and Other Common Turf Problems
Summer Lawn Diseases: How to Identify Leaf Spot, Brown Patch, and Other Common Turf Problems During the heat and humidity of summer, many property managers,
Turf Dormancy Explained: Why Brown Grass Isn’t Always a Problem
This article was inspired by “Hot Topic (Literally): All About Turf Dormancy” by Jason Lanier, Turf Specialist and Commercial Horticulture Group Leader, UMass Extension, published
Common Summer Weeds Caused by Wet Soil Conditions
Common Summer Weeds Caused by Wet Soil Conditions When scouting lawns or athletic fields, always ask one important question: Why is this weed growing here?
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
Early Summer Turf Care Tips for Heat and Drought (Part 2)
Early Summer Turf Care Tips for Heat and Drought (Part 2) Our last blog covered 5 recommendations for early summer turf tips. After you’ve read
Early Summer Turf Care Tips for Strong, Resilient Turf (Part 1)
Early Summer Turf Care Tips for Strong, Resilient Turf (Part 1) Early summer is a transition period. Spring growth begins to slow while heat and
Mow High in Late Spring and Summer for Healthier Lawns
As temperatures rise, it becomes more important to mow high. Spring is in full swing, and presenting unique challenges this year. Persistent and worsening drought
Why Organic Matter Matters for Healthy Soil and Turf
Why Organic Matter Matters for Healthy Soil and Turf Healthy turf begins below the surface. Organic matter plays a central role in building soil that
Spring Lawn Mowing Tips: How to Mow for Strong, Healthy Turf
Spring Lawn Mowing Tips: How to Mow for Strong, Healthy Turf Spring mowing sets the tone for your lawn’s performance all season. Done right, it
