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,
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
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 Soil pH Matters Most for a Healthy Lawn (And How to Fix It)
Why Soil pH Matters Most for a Healthy Lawn A healthy lawn starts below the surface. When grass looks thin, discolored, or slow to grow,
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.
Soil Structure and Turf Care: Building the Foundation for Healthy, Resilient Lawns
Soil Structure and Turf Care: Building the Foundation for Healthy, Resilient Lawns The third component of the PJC Healthy Turf Circle is soil structure. Many
Soil Biology and Turf Care: Building Healthy Grass from the Ground Up
Soil Biology and Turf Care: Building Healthy Grass from the Ground Up If you haven’t yet, check out last week’s blog, “Soil Chemistry and Turf”,
