The Development of Turf Type Tall Fescue
May 19, 2017 at 2:13 pm | Posted in General by Rhino GroupIn 1979, Dr. C. Reed Funk released a landmark variety called “Rebel” Tall Fescue. Tall Fescue is a cool season grass, native to Europe and some parts of Northern Africa. It was introduced to the United States in the ...
Turn To Disease-Resistant Turfgrass To Combat Brown Patch
May 12, 2017 at 10:55 am | Posted in General by Rhino GroupWe are approaching the time of year when Brown Patch becomes an issue for turfgrass, especially in and above the Transition Zone, and along most coastal areas.According to from the Turfgrass Council of North ...
Reading Product Labels Is Critical
May 5, 2017 at 12:06 pm | Posted in General by Rhino GroupOne of the most remarkable products ever invented for growers, golf course superintendents, landscapers, sod growers and homeowners was “Roundup,” a name now synonymous with its active ingredient, glyphosate. As the ...
Spring Maintenance Tips For Residential and Commercial Lawns
April 28, 2017 at 3:16 pm | Posted in General by Rhino GroupAs National Lawn Care Month comes to a close, our team at Turf Merchants offers some additional considerations to pass along to property owners and landscaping companies as they prepare grass lawns for the coming ...
Overseeding Is A Good Investment For Many Lawns
April 21, 2017 at 12:14 pm | Posted in General by Rhino GroupAs we continue to recognize National Lawn Care Month, it’s timely to look at overseeding, a practice often overlooked by many landscapers and property owners.Spring is a good time for property owners to consider ...
Oregon Senate Hearings Could Lead To Chaos
April 14, 2017 at 4:00 am | Posted in General by Rhino GroupWhen they are not working day and night to find new and creative ways to increase our taxes, the Oregon State Senate, through the Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee, decided to hold a public ...