Planning and Procedures For Spring Seeding: It Takes a lot of Effort to do a Good Job

by a3c0657a_admin | Apr 14, 2020 | Turf Tips

Spring seeding is on many agendas and now is the time to prepare and act.  Some basics include: getting a soil test; selecting quality seed blends and mixtures; addressing seedbed weeds with an appropriate herbicide; ensuring irrigation for dry periods;...

We’re Still Growin’ On

by a3c0657a_admin | Mar 23, 2020 | Genesis News

Genesis continues to assure that services to you continue uninterrupted while working diligently to safeguard the health of our employees, customers and vendors during the COVID-19 situation.  While limiting risk, we are not limiting our service to you....

Transition of Dormant Bermudagrass Fairways From Winter To Spring: Begins With a SNAP In Your Stolons

by a3c0657a_admin | Mar 19, 2020 | Turf Tips

The 2019-2020 winter did not happen. We had an “open” snow and ice -free winter. Our coldest nights staggered between mid-December and throughout most of January. Most February days were above average in temperature, but sprinkled in were several days when...

From the Archives // Star of Bethlehem and Wild Garlic: Briefly Seen Yet Ever Present

by a3c0657a_admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Turf Tips

   (Originally Featured April 2018) April started with an unusual snow storm, followed by incessant high winds and average air temperatures mostly 5-10oF below average.  Longer days with some sun promoted enough growing degree days to stimulate...

Using Preemergence Crabgrass Herbicides: What You Need To Know Before Tax Day

by a3c0657a_admin | Feb 20, 2020 | Turf Tips

  Crabgrass is the most common and invasive turfgrass weed in the mid-Atlantic. Most professional turf managers in our region are well versed on the importance of premergence crabgrass control, since postemergence control is much more difficult and expensive....