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Archives for October 2015

Green Expo 2015

October 30, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

The New Jersey Turfgrass Association will be presenting the GREEN EXPO Turf and Landscape Conference on December 8th, 9th, and 10th in Atlantic City, N.J. This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the annual event, presented in partnership with the Golf Course Superintendents … [Read more...]

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It’s Soil-Testing Time

October 26, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

Do you want great turfgrass in the spring? What’s the most important thing you should be doing right now to make that happen? We asked Joe Clark, who manages the Rutgers Turf Farm. He said, “The first thing you should do is test your soil. You need to check the pH.” The pH … [Read more...]

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Telephone Tips To Make You Money

October 20, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

Are you in the landscaping business? Are there a few simple things you could be doing to help yourself make significantly more money? Many people leave thousands of dollars on the table by not following some basic sales techniques. We asked Jody Shilan if he could address this, … [Read more...]

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Free Field Day – Food, Classes, Credits!

October 16, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

The New Jersey Sports Field Managers Association will be holding its 2015 Fall Field Day on November 5, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Drum Point Sports Complex, 303 Brick Blvd, Brick Township, NJ. This event is FREE with pre-registration, and it also includes free … [Read more...]

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Three Great Landscaping Plants

October 12, 2015 Joe at Rutgers 3 Comments

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What are three great landscaping plants that aren’t used often enough? We asked horticulturist Bruce Neary if he could name a few and tell us why. Here is what he said: Oak Leaf Hydrangea “It blooms most of the summer with showy white flowers. Adaptable to sun or shade. … [Read more...]

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