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10 Tips for Effective Herbicide Applications
Herbicides are the most effective method for controlling broadleaf and grassy weeds in turf, but they must be applied correctly and at the proper time. Check out these helpful tips as you make your...
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Seeing Spots
Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is a summer annual easily identified by its prostrate growth habit. It’s often found spreading in gardens, along sidewalks and in open turf areas. Learn how to...
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Ohio Lawn Care Business Grows With Defendor® Herbicide
Josh Anderson “I fell in love with making lawns beautiful,” says Josh Anderson, owner of Team Green Lawn in Xenia, Ohio. Anderson started his lawn care business in 2002 right after graduating from high...
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Defendor® Herbicide Available in 1-quart Containers
Defendor® specialty herbicide, a postemergence product designed to be applied during preemergence timing or in the fall, is now being sold alone for maximum application flexibility. Defendor can be...
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Get a Head Start on Spring Weed Control
Don’t spend your busy spring season chasing down dandelion and clover. One application of Defendor® specialty herbicide in the fall can prevent spring weeds and eliminate costly callbacks, so you can...
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Alabama Lawn Pros Wins Ride-on Sprayer at GIE+Expo
Jason Creel At GIE+Expo, Dow AgroSciences gave lawn care operators the chance to win one of two professional sprayers during the Defend Your Turf Giveaway. Jason Creel, the owner of Alabama Lawn Pros,...
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New Research Shows Dramatic Effects of Defendor® Specialty Herbicide
Dr. Doug Soldat Have you seen the science behind Defendor® specialty herbicide? Now’s your chance to learn more. Dr. Doug Soldat, turfgrass extension specialist with the University of...
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Seeing Is Believing — Defendor® Herbicide Outperforms at Peak Dandelion Bloom
Dr. Doug Soldat Dr. Doug Soldat, turfgrass extension specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, returns to his research trials six weeks after Defendor® specialty herbicide is applied. See...
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Businesses Thrive with Defendor® Specialty Herbicide
Josh Anderson You’ve witnessed the science behind Defendor® specialty herbicide, as well as the trial results. Now see how Defendor performs in the real world. Two lawn care operators share how...
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Second Winner of Defend Your Turf Giveaway Announced
Michael Cianfrani This fall, Dow AgroSciences gave lawn care operators two chances to win state-of-the-art ride-on sprayer spreaders during the Defend Your Turf Giveaway. Michael Cianfrani, the owner...
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See What Makes Dimension® Specialty Herbicide No. 1
You’re a lawn care operator, not a meteorologist. That’s why Dimension® specialty herbicide offers application flexibility from the first app to the last. Applied early or late in the season, Dimension...
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Got Chickweed?
This low-spreading prostrate winter annual can be easy to identify but tricky to control. Because common chickweed (Stellaria media) thrives in cool, moist areas, it can be prevalent in the spring. Be...
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Defend Your Turf Giveaway Winners Prepped for Spring
Michael Cianfrani Michael Cianfrani and Jason Creel are ready to take on spring after winning state-of-the-art ride-on sprayer spreaders during last fall’s Defend Your Turf Giveaway. Cianfrani, owner...
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Launch a preemptive attack with preemergence herbicides
Mother Nature plays a large role in the germination and growth of weeds, and this year’s unpredictable weather is no exception. Experts share their opinions on different preemergence herbicides and...
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Take the season from stressful to profitable
Crabgrass control in late spring? It’s possible with Dimension® specialty herbicide — the only preemergent that offers excellent early postemergence crabgrass control. Applied early or late in the...
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Herbicide application planning can help you get ahead
Spring can’t come soon enough for the parts of the country that endure long winters. But for turf managers, it’s a race against the clock — or more accurately, a race against Mother Nature. Here’s a...
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How much do Americans know about lawn care?
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recently worked with Harris Poll to learn more about Americans’ lawn care knowledge. More than 2,000 U.S. adults were surveyed in February,...
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Customer education is key to success
Some people think having a nice lawn is a luxury, but what they don’t understand are all the added benefits that a properly maintained green space offers. Increased oxygen, built-in temperature control...
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ABW is on the move
Thankfully, there’s MatchPoint™ insecticide — the latest innovation in annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) larvae control. With the power of spinosad and a new lignin technology, you now have the freedom to...
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LCO Finds His Competitive Edge
Nick Brummel Even after 10 years in the lawn care business, Nick Brummel continues to seek out ways to separate his company from the competition. “If a customer calls to complain about weeds, they’re...
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