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Fall kick-off
Now is the time for lawn care operators to control fall weeds before they take root. Autumn is approaching, which means those pesky fall weeds will soon be sprouting. And for many lawn care operators,...
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Winter Weed Woes
If left untreated, winter weeds can create big problems for lawn care operators come spring. Don’t let the colder temperatures fool you. Weeds can be just as big of a problem in the winter as they are...
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A Jump Start to Spring
Early-season herbicide applications can help LCOs get on top of the heavy spring workload. Mark Leahy For Mark Leahy, spring is his busiest, most stressful time of year for one main reason: the...
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Keep it Clean
Clean beds along with proper use of mulch and pre-emergent herbicides is the best defense against landscape bed weeds. Miles Rush It’s an unfortunate fact every lawn care operator knows to be true:...
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New and improved
Two new specialty herbicides developed by Dow AgroSciences are expected to hit the lawn care market by fall 2018. Dow AgroSciences has developed two new specialty postemergent herbicides for the turf...
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Keeping it simple
With Dow AgroSciences’ newest postemergent product, Relzar specialty herbicide, simplicity is key. The product, pending regulatory approval, offers lawn care operators maximum application flexibility...
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A jumpstart on spring
Gil Del Rosario (left) discusses turf management with a sports turf manager. (Photo: Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont) Using the right products at the right time can help LCOs...
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A tough transition
Photo: Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont LCOs can overcome the challenges of winter by being prepared with the right products. The transition from winter to spring can be a...
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Nipped in the Bud
Photo: Corteva AgriScience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Lawn care operators can control crabgrass after it emerges using Dimension Specialty Herbicide, as well as using a number of cultural...
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Maximizing manpower
Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience/gettyimages.com/can72 Lawn care operators should implement tools and strategies to increase efficiency during the busy summer months. Gil Del Rosario As Gil Del...
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Ahead of the game
Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience Late-fall herbicide applications give lawn care operators a head start on springtime weeds. “The only predictable thing about spring,” says Yusif Jaouni, “is that...
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Plantain problems
One of the most common weeds, plantains require both herbicides and mechanical efforts for long-term control. Gil Del Rosario Plantains are one of the most common weeds — second only to dandelions —...
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Spurge surge
Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience. Lawn care operators should make controlling spurge a priority come spring. Chester VandenBerg Spurge – the weed that can grow just about anywhere. Found in...
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Spring refresher
Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience Reviewing the fundamentals of proper weed management is a good idea before the start of a new spring season. Spring has arrived once again and lawn care operators...
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One Step Ahead
Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience Fall weed control applications can put lawn care operators ahead of the game come spring. By Emily Schappacher Spring is easily the most challenging time of year...
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Finding Opportunities Within Challenges
Photo courtesty of Corteva Agriscience With many hardships from 2020 carrying over into the new year, now is the time for LCOs to reevaluate their products and strategies with a focus on efficiency....
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Limit Uncertainties
Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience. Pre-emergent programs set LCOs up for success As the demand for lawn care continues to increase in the post-COVID marketplace, so have the uncertainties...
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How to be proactive with lawn care and retain customers
Photo: Corteva Agriscience Retaining customers is vital for lawn care operators (LCOs) to preserve their revenue streams. Not only has the cost of products increased, but many companies also have fewer...
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