The Grass Station Podcast provides tips, product reviews, and coaching on cool season residential lawn programs to help you save time, effort & money all season long.
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 discussing Renovation Preparations. The number one question to be answered while planning a lawn care program is whether or not a renovation will take place any time this year. The entire season depends on this decision, and will dictate time spent, products to purchase, and overall strategy from mowing frequency to i…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 discussing New Beginnings. Happy New Year, and blessings from our family to yours as we approach the 2022 lawncare season from a new property with a new perspective. Whether you are a veteran managing your program, brand new to lawncare, or renovating and starting from scratch, we are all stuck inside waiting for our …
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Welcome to Episode 14 focused on Finishing Strong. Fall renovations are behind us, and soon the the lawn will go dormant. Finish your lawn care program strong this season by making a few final acts of due diligence. Preparations start now for the spring with a few end of season practices to help you get a leg up on your program. We will navigate qu…
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Welcome to Episode 13 on Halloween Domination! Fall renovations are coming to an end, and soon the neighborhood families will all be trick-or-treating checking out our lawns in real time! It's important to showcase our properties, and give them the best foot forward going into cooler temperatures. Catch up on what's happening in our lawns, and piec…
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Welcome to Episode 12 on Fall Repairs. Fall renovation season continues! Catch up on what's happening in our lawns from aeration and dethatching, to over-seeding and top dressing. This is a lawn enthusiast's favorite time of year when we get to bust out the heavy equipment, roll up our sleeves, and prepare for Halloween Domination. Also, please wel…
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Welcome to Episode 11 on Fall Preparations. Fall renovation season is here, and there has never been a better time to jump in on your lawn care program! Get your lawn in order this fall by focusing on your specific challenges, and targeting a few processes to execute while temperatures begin to drop. We will navigate questions like when and why sho…
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Welcome to Episode 10 on Grass Seed. Fall renovations are just around the corner, and an often overlooked step in our process is the specific type of grass we are looking to maintain for our family to enjoy. This is a critical step that our entire lawn program revolves around. We will navigate questions like What is our vision for the lawn? How lon…
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Welcome to Episode 9 on New Construction Soil. Summer heat and humidity have settled in, and our lawns have started to show signs of stress. If you are dealing with new construction soil on top of regular summer stress, you may be experiencing some of the same challenges I am this summer. We will navigate questions like what do we do when we get a …
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Welcome to Episode 8 on Summer Preparation. Summer is a challenging time that requires dedicated attention, and crucial decision making to set up our entire program for how the lawn will look all next season. Learn how to identify heat stress, and adjust your strategy as the season progresses. We will navigate questions like should I let my yard go…
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Welcome to Episode 7 on Herbicides. Consistent horticultural practices such as frequent mowing, irrigation, and fertilization will eliminate 90% of your weeds right off the bat, but if you still struggle with hard to kill invaders like Clover, Wild Violet, and Creeping Charlie, etc., you may need to turn to herbicides to protect your stand of turf.…
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Welcome to Episode 6 on Fertilizer. Soil health is the key to a healthy lawn. Understanding what it needs - and when - is a critical piece of the overall health of our turf. Learn how to approach your soil test results with patience and preparation. This is the start of a journey that cannot be solved in a singular application, but with a focused i…
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This is a Public Service Announcement about POA. DON'T PANIC! Most of our lawns are beginning to show signs of emerging seed heads. Chances are your lawn is NOT infested with POA, or at least the kind you should worry about... Please consider becoming a supporter of the show by accessing our support page here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1725354/sup…
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This week we focus on irrigation practices. Learn when to water our lawns, how much, and how to measure output for the best results. Learn special watering schedules for seeding and sodding projects while understanding what it takes to be successful on a daily and weekly basis. Please consider becoming a supporter of the show by accessing our suppo…
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Episode 4 rounds out our discussion on equipment needs to help you get set up properly for the season. Stay tuned to the station for live updates on our Facebook page, and Twitter @GrassStationPod, and The.Grass.Station.Podcast on IG. Please consider becoming a supporter of the show by accessing our support page here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/172…
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Episode 3 focuses on our everyday lawn care equipment, helping you get set up properly for this 2021 lawn season. Part 2 (episode 4) will focus on equipment maintenance, and less frequently used items that may help put your lawn a step ahead of the neighborhood. Stay tuned to the station for live updates on our Facebook page, and Twitter @GrassStat…
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The Grass Station Podcast resumes with discussion over pre emergent herbicides - what they are, when to apply, what products to look out for, and pro tips along the way. Stay tuned to the station by subscribing and following @GrassStationPod on Facebook and Twitter. Please consider becoming a supporter of the show by accessing our support page here…
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The first ever episode of The Grass Station Podcast kicks off with the initial steps everyone can be taking in their lawns today as our yards are waking up this spring. Think about your long term goals, and your specific strategy this season before spending any money on products or equipment. Please consider becoming a supporter of the show by acce…
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