From the Center for Turfgrass Science at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Soil that has been severely compacted often breaks into large massive plates.
For those interested in soil health – we all should be – the Soil Health Institute has release a 60-minute documentary featuring innovative farmers and soil health experts from throughout the U.S.
You can view the film at https://livingsoilfilm.com/
At seminar lectures discussing the effects of turf fertilizer on water quality, I am often asked about the impact of de-icing salts on water quality. A recent article on winter road salt indicates that freshwater rivers are becoming saltier and more alkaline. Click here to read the article.
‘White soil’ along roadside indicates severe salt accumulation from winter de-icing.
If the 10-day forecasts are correct, the winter thaw we’ve all been waiting for is about to begin this weekend.
Winter thaws are when most of the phosphorus enters our lakes and streams from “nonpoint” or “runoff” pollution.
As managers of landscapes, we need to keep in mind that: [Read more…]
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