Tri State Turf Supply

04/19/2014

Happy spring to all... it finally came after a long, brutal winter! 2014 has already proven to be quite the challenge from an extended winter season to a spring that arrived so very quickly. By now, in previous years, mulch is almost done and crabgrass perm applied. This year, however, is quite different. Many of you are still working diligently to keep on track. With this said, here's a great website to better your applications.
www.gddtracker.com
GDD tracker offers many useful tools for your planing.
Right now, is the beginning of the end of optimal timing for perm and still a bit early for broadleaf in our area.
GDD Tracker offers maps, charts and so much more. And, as you all know, growing degree days are the most accurate method to time your applications. So, good luck to all for a successful 2014 season and be sure to check the white board when you visit to obtain up to date info for all of your needs.
Our goal is to provide the appropriate products at the right time for all of your needs.
Here's to you!

11/15/2013

Getting ready for the Winter weather? Talk to us about your ice melt products. GREAT DEALS AND PROMOS going on right now!

10/11/2013

This story and song makes you proud to be an American!

Origin of Song: 'God Bless America'.
Do you remember Kate Smith?

Frank Sinatra considered Kate Smith the best singer of her time, and said that when he and a million other guys first heard
her sing "God Bless America" on the radio, they all pretended to have dust in their eyes as they wiped away a tear or two.
Here are the facts...

The link at the bottom will take you to a video showing the very first public singing of "GOD BLESS AMERICA". But before you watch it, you should also know the story behind the first public
showing of the song.

The time was 1940. America was still in a terrible economic depression. Hi**er was taking over Europe and Americans were afraid we'd have to go to war. It was a time of hardship and
worry for most Americans.

This was the era just before TV, when radio shows were HUGE, and American families sat around their radios in the evenings,
listening to their favorite entertainers, and no entertainer of that era was bigger than Kate Smith.

Kate was also large; plus size, as we now say, and the popular phrase still used today is in deference to her, "It ain't over till the fat lady sings". Kate Smith might not have made it big in
the age of TV, but with her voice coming over the radio, she was the biggest star of her time.

Kate was also patriotic. It hurt her to see Americans so depressed and afraid of what the next day would bring. She had hope for America, and faith in her fellow Americans. She wanted to do something to cheer them up, so she went to the famous American song-writer, Irving Berlin (who also wrote "White Christmas") and asked him to write a song that would make Americans feel good again about their country. When she described what she was looking for, he said he had just the song for her.

He went to his files and found a song that he had written, but never published, 22 years before - way back in 1917. He gave it to
and she worked on it with her studio orchestra. She and Irving Berlin were not sure how the song would be received by the public, but both agreed they would not take any profits from God Bless America. Any profits would go to the Boy Scouts of America.
Over the years, the Boy Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties from this song.

This video starts out with Kate Smith coming into the radio studio with the orchestra and an audience. She introduces the new
song for the very first time, and starts singing. After the first couple verses, with her voice in the background still singing, scenes are shown from the 1940 movie, "You're In The Army Now." At the 4:20 mark of the video you see a
young actor in the movie, sitting in an office, reading a
paper; it's Ronald Reagan.

To this day, God Bless America stirs our patriotic feelings and pride in our country. Back in 1940, when Kate Smith went
looking for a song to raise the spirits of her fellow Americans, I doubt whether she realized just how successful the results would be for her fellow Americans during those years of hardship and worry..... and for many generations of Americans to follow. Now that you know the story of the song, I hope you'll enjoy it and treasure it even more.

Many people don't know there's a lead in to the song since it
usually starts with "God Bless America....." So here's the entire song as originally sung.

Click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=TnQDW-NMaRs #%21

Kate Smith introduces "God Bless America" YouRememberThat Com Taking You Back In Time

09/25/2013

Planning Fall Maintenance??? Proper processes to follow:

Clean-Up those leaves prior to seeding or fertilizing.

The cooler temperatures and shorter days of fall lets your plants and turf to focus more on root growth than on top growth, creating a greater quantity of root mass.

By fertilizing in the fall, you improve the overall health of your lawn by encouraging deep root growth, rather than ‘greening’. A healthier root system will be more resistant to disease and drought.

09/21/2013

Why do the trees change color? Many deciduous trees provide a brilliant display of color in Fall. The tree most noticeable for me, for their color, is the Maple, specifically the 'October Glory'. There is nothing quite like the amazing oranges, reds and yellows of the trees in Fall.

The trees are all affected by light (or actually lack thereof). The reduced amount of light changes the chemistry within the tree and causes many effects.

For more information, check out http://www.almanac.com/content/fall-foliage-why-do-autumn-leaves-change-color

This website is great for many different items, but has been a GO TO guide for many lawn care operators and landscapers. If nothing else, we get lots of useful information as well as fun tips. Check it out!

09/13/2013

We want your funny pictures.....there are so many times we hear great funny things that happen in our industry daily. Care to share? We all could use a good laugh daily! Tell us or show us your lawn care or landscape funny!

09/13/2013

Are your trees in good health? If you have experienced yellowing of your tree's leaves, be sure you identify the problem properly. Many times, overwatering is a major cause of chlorosis. There are times when it could be a nutrient deficiency or root issues or even an Iron deficiency. We routinely get this question for new landscape installs. Most times, we find that the homeowner has overwatered thinking the plant needs it, but this actually causes problems. To truly determine if your plants need water, check for the following. If they are turning brown around the edges, curling up, turning translucent or their growth has slowed, these are signs it's time to water the plant.

If you would like to know more, please ask your sales professional!

09/12/2013

http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/news/2013/late-fall-fertilization-of-turf

Late fall fertilization has been a standard management practice on golf courses, athletic fields, and lawns for decades. However, in recent years this practice has been questioned by some as an unnecessary maintenance practice, and deemed potentially damaging to water resources. This article examine...

09/12/2013

THANK YOU to ALL of our first responders, military personnel and volunteers who assist everyday to keep us safe and keep our freedom! NEW for 2013....special pricing and promotions for all first responders and military personnel. We can help keep your properties beautiful while you continue to help us daily! THANK YOU!

09/12/2013

Tell us your thoughts! What is your preferred turf program? And tell us why? Is broadleaf w**d control better in Spring or Fall? Is seeding results better in Spring or Fall? Tell us your product choices so we can better suit your needs and wants!

09/12/2013

Grubs got you down??? Get the right products for renovation season. Seeding season is here! Prepare your soil properly prior to seeding and take care of any unwanted pests.

09/11/2013

Are you annoyed by lack of seed germination? Check your seed tags...be sure you have varieties listed as well as minimal w**d seed and pure live seed. There is a lot of product available and prices are all over the board. If you paid an amount not in line with most vendors, check your tag!