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TURF KING TECHNICIANS ATTEND LAWN SEMINAR

Published on Monday, March 08, 2010  http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2259

Six members of Turf King-Hamilton staff recently attended the 2010 IPM Symposium. This year’s session was the 45th annual IPM Symposium. The focus this year was "Successful Plant Health Care: Roots of Success." 
The Symposium is structured to provide information and updates of interest to lawn care professionals. The IPM Symposium is a service of Landscape Ontario - Horticultural Trades Association.

The topics included “Innovative Products in the Pipeline” by Pamela Charbonneau, Turfgrass Specialist, OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs). Ms. Charbonneau reviewed various new products and innovations that are currently being researched and may soon be available.

Gerry, the firm's owner, encourages his lawn technicians to stay abreast of current practices and emerging technologies. By being aware of changes and improvements in the lawn industry, "our technicians are well informed and better prepared to meet the various challenges and lawn problems. They can provide better service and helpful information to our valued lawn customers."

 

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FERTILIZER FACTS

No matter what the source of fertilizer – be it natural, ‘organic’, synthetic, mineral, or processed – the nutrients and their resulting benefit to the plants are all the same.

Following are the three key ingredients in fertilizer formulations.  These major elements are needed by all plants for healthy growth.

Nitrogen:  produces green top growth, aids the ability to recover from damage and stress (heat, cold, drought).

Phosphorous:  promotes good root growth and is a vital ingredient in the plant’s metabolic process.  It is also necessary for seed development.

Potassium:  essential for the growth and development of the plant cells.  Also promotes increased tolerance to foot traffic.

The next three nutrients are known as minor elements and are needed in minute quantities, but their presence is essential for vital plant functions.

Calcium:  is a structural element that is also necessary for cell division and plant growth.  Lawns that are calcium-deficient are susceptible to disease.

Magnesium:  is an essential element in the photosynthetic process that allows green leaves to turn carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugar and oxygen.

Sulfur:  is needed to help plant utilize nitrogen.  It also functions to increase the cold tolerance of lawns.  A lack of sulfur results in stunted growth and may increase the occurrence of fungal disease.

Regular proper feedings can ensure that your lawn has all the nutrients it needs. Soil Testing may also be a means of determining soil nutrient levels and possible deficiencies.

Lawn Care for the well informed.

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If you have a lawn/tree/shrub that needs some Tender Loving Care - get The KING OF GREEN – The Lawn Care Experts

Turf King Home

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or call us at 905.318.6677 or 1.888.TURFKING (887.3546)

If you would like more information, please Contact us

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