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MID to LATE-SUMMER CRABGRASS CONTROL TIPS (from the Red Hen FAQ Vault – The 2019 Update)

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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Getting right to crabgrass … it’s looking to be bad this year! From site visits and talking to quite a few landscapers and customers, with the sporadic weather / precipitation patterns this year, I believe that non-irrigated lawns are seeing … Continue reading →

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MAY REMINDER! Fertilizer, Crabgrass & Broadleaf Weed Control

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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Whether or not you applied a crabgrass pre-emergent or perhaps a straight fertilizer in April, early to mid-May is usually the time for an application of either a fertilizer or a “weed and feed” (a “weed and feed” refers to a fertilizer that … Continue reading →

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What a pain in the crabgrass!

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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When is a good time to apply a pre-emergent crabgrass preventer?  So we never have an “exact” date on when to apply the crabgrass pre-emergent since every season is different. We monitor the weather and soil temperatures.  Crabgrass germinates when … Continue reading →

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Red Hen 2017 WEED ALERT – The Crabgrass is Coming! The Crabgrass is Coming!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by admin
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Just a quick reminder…. It is once again time to get your crabgrass preventer out on the lawn.  That is, unless you’re planning on a spring seeding … then you would NOT want to apply any type of weed herbicide. … Continue reading →

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It JUST SNOWED, right? Well, the Crabgrass is Coming!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by admin
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Well we are looking to have an early spring this year. It sure has been nice sitting outside with the neighbors, getting my boat ready and even washing my truck. We even harvest our first semi of sod on Friday. … Continue reading →

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Crabgrass in the Fall – Having a Completely Crabgrass-free Lawn is a Tough Chore!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by admin
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As most of you are WELL aware of, crabgrass is a common summer annual weed in our Michiana lawns.  In July, crabgrass plants were busy flowering and spreading their seeds, but each year it will die out naturally after the first frost. … Continue reading →

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Crabgrass and What’s Up with Other Weeds in Your Lawn

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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So what is up with this weather?  This morning’s lake effect snow showers at the end of April was a surprise. I am just glad our employees were ready and more importantly dressed for it. So what did this weather do … Continue reading →

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Straight from Red Hen’s FAQ Vault … Should I apply Crabgrass Preventer in the Spring? And WHEN?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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Hi everyone. I hope everyone is faring well with the winter we have been dealt with this year. We’re about 2 weeks away from the official first day of Spring, and this time of year one of the most asked questions … Continue reading →

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How Easy is it to Care for Newly Laid Sod? WATER, SUNLIGHT and AIR are KEY Components.

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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Updated 05/27/22 When you receive your newly harvested sod, most of the root system has been cut off – and you’re getting maybe a 1/2 inch of soil / roots with your sod rolls.  Over the next year to year … Continue reading →

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Irrigation, droughts – and strange weather … HOT, DRY SUMMER TURF TIPS from Red Hen Turf Farm

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Red Hen Turf Farm
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On 05/27/22 and 06/15/20, a few updates were made to this Blog originally published on 8/2/18. **** The last few months we’ve been hearing, “This sure is a strange season.”   It certainly was an unusual start to the 2018 year.  … Continue reading →

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