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Put a Stop to Soil Compaction

January 15, 2020 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

Soil compaction can have a detrimental effect on a wide range of landscape plants. Follow the link below to read a comprehensive article just published by the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. "Assessing and Addressing Soil Compaction in Your Yard." … [Read more...]

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Fertilizer Training and Blackout Dates for NJ

November 7, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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On January 5, 2011 the state of New Jersey enacted a law requiring all professional fertilizer applicators and lawn care providers to undergo training and become certified through the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University. You can learn more about this at the … [Read more...]

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Pesticide License Recertification Information

June 13, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

Do you attend continuing education classes in order to maintain your pesticide applicator license? If so, there are some procedures you need to know. When you come to a class that supplies recertification credits, you’ll need to bring a photo ID as well as your applicator … [Read more...]

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Management of Natural Turf Sports Fields

February 15, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

The demand for "natural turf" continues to grow, especially for sports fields. If you're interested in maintaining such a field, the link below will take you to an in-depth article on the topic. When you get to the page, just click the gray button and download the .pdf file. You … [Read more...]

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Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day

June 21, 2016 Joe at Rutgers 2 Comments

The annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days will be held on August 2nd and August 3rd. This event allows people to view the many research plots and learn about the most current developments in turfgrass management. Each day features a different focus and location. August … [Read more...]

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