April Owners Message
Awarding an At-a-Boy - The Benefits of Turfgrass As we move into the spring season and beyond I think it's appropriate to award an at-a-boy to all who devote so many hours each and every day to the growth and care of turfgrass. In many instances...
By Kevin ConnellyEffective Advertising
Recently I had a meeting with an advertising professional. She asked me the following question, "What is currently your most effective form of advertising?" I said, "That's easy; we do a great job." She chuckled; I did not. I said, "I'm serious; t...
By Marty GrunderSummer Season Stress - How You Can Spell Relief
I believe you'll agree the upcoming summer season has the potential of producing a number of challenges impacting each of us both professionally and personally. But the one common thread through all is the affect those challenges have on our "stre...
By Kevin ConnellySold
WHAT TO BRING TO THE TABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL SELLING IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY There is no shame in being an order taker. I just ordered a book with Barnes & Noble on line and I was grateful that my order was taken in short order and then confirmed....
By Frans JagerThe heat is on for your toughest cool-season turfgrass weeds
Lawn care operators can now gain the advantage over tenacious cool-season turfgrass weeds - with the option of same-day seeding. You thought your spray technicians were doing a fine job this season. But then you get the dreaded call. Your custome...
By Kyle Miller