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Ask The Expert: Turf Planning and Strategy for 2023

As summer has faded into fall this year, turf and ornamental professionals have all eyes on finishing strong this difficult season. However, it is imperative that time is allocated to planning and preparing already for the 2023 season. Early preparation has never been more important than over the past few years as product shortages, higher prices, and other external factors …

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The Importance of Starter Fertilizer

Seed starter fertilizers help the grass seedlings establish roots quickly in the soil, which ultimately lead to a thicker, healthier lawn in a shorter period of time. However, not all seed starters are equal. With many seed starters, you cannot apply at the same time as overseeding because the fertilizer will burn the new seedling. This means multiple visits and …

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Seed Tags: A Deep Dive on What You Should be Looking for When Shopping This Season

  July has come and gone, leaving its mark on home lawns across the United States. August will surely come on strong with increased disease pressure and extreme temperatures further impacting the ascetics and quality of the turf on your property. Below are some helpful tips from Central for your upcoming seed purchase this fall. What species to choose… Choosing …

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Ask the Expert: Identifying + Treating Summer Lawn Fungus

Each summer, a number of turf diseases emerge and wreak havoc on lawns. There are a couple of diseases that are most common, especially in the South. That’s why we’ve connected with Greg Johnson, our Southeast Turf & Agronomic Manager, to get his recommendations on the best way to handle these turf diseases this summer. From Greg Johnson: Identifying Brown …

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Let the Pollen Fly: What to Expect for the Upcoming Grass Seed Harvest

At Central, we’re committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the industry. Each year, the status of the grass seed harvest has many shifts and turns. That’s why Austin Lanzarone, Central’s Category Director of Seed, is dedicated to sharing up-to-the minute reporting on this year’s seed harvest. From Austin: June 29, 2022 It’s finally that time of …

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2022 Seed Update

2021 was an unprecedented year with seed. Increased consumer demand, extreme drought and heat, pest infestations, and supply chain/freight issues caused industry wide shortages and price increases last year. Of course, the question for this year is… what can we expect for 2022? As we look forward to this season, it’s important to know what’s on the horizon. We’ve connected …

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Ask the Expert: 6 Tips to Prevent the Most Difficult Summer Turf Disease

This past weekend launched the unofficial start of summer. With summer comes intense heat and high humidity that can trigger turf diseases, wreaking havoc on your customers’ lawns when left unchecked. By practicing some very simple prevention guidelines, you can preserve your hard-earned profits and and keep your customers’ lawns looking good all season long. To learn more, we’ve consulted …

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3 Recommendations to Protect Your Company During Economic Changes

We have had tremendous and steady growth in the green industry over the last several years. Consumer behavior such as cocooning and increased spending for home improvements have really drove this growth in our industry. This year, we expect another good year as the demand stays consistent, new installations, and improvements continue. But of course, the pressing question now on …