L&PC Guide to DIY

Seeding fescue is a big investment between cost of seed, fertilizer, equipment to plug, equipment to spread, labor, and of course water. Even after putting in all the work to plant the seed, some areas just don't take or parts don't come up.   While we can put together a...

Nutsedge can be one of the toughest weeds to control with its large bulbous root system. In the diagram of a Nutsedge below it shows that different parts of the nutsedge that help to identify it. The easiest way besides the bright yellow color and fast-growing pattern, is to rub...

Do you fight disease in your lawn? Disease are common throughout the summer and some in the winter as moisture and temperatures play a huge part in disease pressure. Warm nights and evening rain is the biggest contributor to brown patch in tall fescue. Prolonged exposure to moisture (at least...

  With Prime Source’s latest release of Sublime Herbicide, we are excited for the first affordable control of poa annua in cool-season grass. We have seen good results on one application of Sublime, but a second application might be needed for best control.  Within two weeks you can see visible...

Soil testing is one of the best ways of telling what your soil needs. When looking at your soil test results, apart from your macro-nutrients, look for your levels on CEC (cationic exchange capacity), OM (organic matter), and Calcium levels.  These levels are one of the most important for your...

When choosing a herbicide to spray on your lawn there are three questions to ask before making a decision on a product.  What type of grass you are spraying on? What weeds are you controlling? Are you trying to prevent the weed or control what is currently there?  Lets break...

Have you started spraying your own lawn for weeds? Or trying to spray a liquid fertilizer, but not sure how to get started? Whatever you are trying to spray can be done with a pump sprayer, but for more consistent spraying pressure moving up to a battery-powered sprayer is the...

Spraying a pre-emergent is one of the most cost-effective ways of applying a pre-emergent, but is it a better option? Let’s break it down.  Granular is quicker. When you take the time to fill your backpack sprayer with water (and refill if you have more than a few thousand square...

Looking for a good fungicide to use within a rotation throughout the growing season? Eagle 20EW, a group 3 fungicide, is a flexible solution that can be used anywhere from a golf course to a greenhouse.  With systemic properties that last 10 to 14 days, Eagle 20EW can be used...

Using Roundup, but not pleased with the delayed results? Want something to kill unwanted weeds in your ornamental beds quickly? If you answered Yes, you are in luck. The answer is Diquat.  Diquat shows visible results in as little as 24-48 hours, giving you peace of mind that your application...

After a spring full of spraying prodiamine, you might be wondering how the world to clean your sprayer up. Using a degreaser or other products can leave a residue that can cause leaf tissue burn on your next spray application. This is where Incide-Out comes in handy.  Incide-Out is a...

If you are trying to control tough grassy weeds like crabgrass, goosegrass, or bahiagrass in warm- and cool-season grasses MSMA might be the best solution for you. Along with grassy weeds, MSMA will control some broadleaf weeds like clover, sandspur, and spurge along with nutsedges.    Where can you use...