Select the right cultivar to set up a successful lawn installation
Selecting the best turfgrass variety is critical to the success of a lawn installation. Learn what you should consider to get the best results. read more
How to choose the right seed for your project
Experts say there are multiple factors that LCOs should consider before choosing a type of turf seed to use for a project. read more
Fertilizer facts
It’s no surprise that fertilizers help lawn care operators (LCOs) produce healthy turf with high wear tolerance and aesthetic value, but fertilizer applications also help turf outcompete weeds, experts say. “By having a healthy turfgrass canopy, the weeds have a much more difficult time competing for nutrients, water and sunlight necessary for turf,” says Tony Goldsby, Ph.D., research agronomist for... read more
Humates and biochars: Better soil, less toil
Humates and biochars have been around for quite some time, but within the past five to 10 years, lawn care operators (LCOs) have begun to recognize the value they provide in improving soil health and feeding the plant. “There’s a renewed interest because of the regulatory pressure that’s coming down in the industry,” says Jeremy Bigler, landscape channel manager for... read more
LebanonTurf
LebanonTurf produces fertilizers, grass seed and biological products that help golf course superintendents, lawn care operators, professional landscapers and sports turf managers create and maintain healthy turf conditions. LebanonTurf offers both microbiological components along with controlled release fertilizer products delivered as part of an integrated systems approach to turf and plant care needs. In addition, the company’s top-rated grass seeds... read more
LebanonTurf: ROOTS BioPak Plus 3-0-20
BioPak Plus is a dry, water-soluble micronutrient treatment that includes beneficial rhizosphere bacteria and 3-0-20 N-P-K fertilizer. BioPak Plus can be applied spring, summer and fall. Key benefits of BioPak Plus: Helps plants recover from winter stress Provides minerals needed for new growth Maintains vigorous plant growth and green color Prepares plants for winter stresses and cold, desiccating wind, lack... read more
