Turfology

09/23/2026

COOLER WEATHER BRINGS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RECOVERY.

As summer heat eases, cool-season grasses like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass can return to more active growth when adequate soil moisture is available.

That makes fall an important time to support recovery and strengthen the lawn heading into winter. A few management details that matter:

-Keep mowing as the lawn grows.
Let growth determine mowing frequency. Maintain an appropriate cutting height and avoid removing more than one-third of the grass blade in a single mowing.

-Pay attention to soil moisture.
Adjust irrigation to rainfall, soil conditions, and the needs of the turf. Recently seeded areas still need consistent surface moisture during germination and continued care as young plants establish.

-Keep fertility intentional.
Fertilizer timing and rate should account for the lawn’s growth, condition, and previous applications. The goal is to support healthy turf with an appropriate amount of nutrition.

At Turfology, we evaluate how each lawn responds to seasonal changes and use those observations to guide our recommendations.

How is your lawn responding to the cooler weather? Are we making a good recovery from all the heat and lack of rain?

09/15/2026

Since it's at the forefront of our minds (and schedule)...

Let's Talk Aeration and Overseeding!

Core aeration helps address soil conditions. The hollow tines on the aerator remove small plugs of soil. On compacted sites, this can help improve air and water movement in the soil. Those openings can also improve contact between seed and soil.

Overseeding addresses turf density. It introduces new and often better cultivars of grass into an existing lawn. That matters in tall fescue lawns because of it's primarily bunch-type growth habit limits their ability to fill larger bare areas through lateral spread.

These practices can work well together. However, successful establishment still depends on three fundamentals:

• The CORRECT, quality seed selected for the site
• Good contact between seed and soil
• Consistent moisture during germination and early establishment

Early fall is generally a favorable time to establish cool-season grasses. Preparing the site and caring for the seedlings help turn that opportunity into established turf.

09/13/2026

We’ve been pretty quiet on social media, and we’re making it a priority to share more of our work and the thinking behind it.

For anyone new here, Turfology provides professional turfgrass management. We combine turfgrass science with practical field experience. From fertilization and w**d management, aeration and overseeding, landscape bed maintenance, all the way down to plant health care, we have you covered. Our recommendations start with the conditions on each property and what the lawn needs.

We’re also excited to announce our new office in Edwardsville! It’s an important step for Turfology, and we’re proud to share it with our clients and community. (more details on this to come. We are still very much in the set up phase).

Moving forward, we’re launching “The Science Behind a Better Lawn." It will be sort of a 2 part.... campaign:
- Turfology Explains. Get clear answers to lawn questions, with the science behind our recommendations.
- From the Field. Real photos, videos, and observations from the properties we manage.

You’ll see practical homeowner guidance, deeper discussions about turfgrass, and updates from Turfology along the way.

Thank you to our clients for your continued support. If you’re new here, welcome! Follow along and tell us what you’d like to learn about your lawn.

Michael & Tanner

01/17/2026

At Turfology, we don’t believe in one size fits all lawn care. Your lawn changes with the season, and so should your program. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new tiered turf management programs, designed to meet your lawn exactly where it is and take it where you want it to go.

The Essentials Package
A strong foundation for cool-season lawns. Seasonally adjusted fertilization, strategic w**d management, and professional monitoring to build density, color, and long term health.

Essentials Plus Program
Everything in Essentials, with added preventative grub and armyworm protection, guarding your lawn from below and above ground damage before problems start.

Elevated Program
For homeowners ready to level up. Includes fertilization, pest prevention, core aeration and overseeding, plus ongoing professional adjustments to strengthen roots and improve resilience.

Signature Elite Program
Our most comprehensive offering. Proactive inspections, fungus and disease management, between round w**d touch-ups, and landscape bed w**d care. All with expert, on call attention.

Each program is built around science based applications, seasonal timing, and real-time adjustments, not a fixed calendar.

Ready to choose the right program for your lawn?
Send us a message or comment below to get started.

08/12/2025

ARMYWORMS SPOTTED -

We have come across our first yard with Armyworm damage. Please be on the lookout for any large spots of your yard dying out or if you see any caterpillars on sidewalks or in your turf. If you are having any of these issues, please reach out to us ASAP.

08/12/2025

https://mailchi.mp/fac8652ee4de/armyworms-spotted

We have come across our first yard with Armyworm damage. Please be on the lookout for any large spots of your yard dying out or if you see any caterpillars on sidewalks or in your turf. If you are having any of these issues, please reach out to us ASAP.

03/25/2025

Back on the grind after the wind apocalypse week!

03/21/2025

Good morning everyone! Although the windy weather has been a challenge lately, better days are ahead. looking forward to a calmer next week, which is shaping up to be fantastic! Here’s to green grass and good weather!

03/14/2025

As my tiny overlords were yelling at me for our dirty trucks and telling me how we needed to clean them up, it hit me that now is the perfect time to announce we're out applying the first round of preemergent for the season. We still have space on our schedule for the 2025 season. Don't wait until it's too late! That crabgrass won’t wait to germinate!

08/22/2024

Yo, lawn enthusiasts! Just a friendly reminder that Armyworms are on the loose and munching away. If you notice any damage, let me know and we'll get your lawn sorted in no time! Check out these pics of the destruction they can cause. And here's a fun little test: mix up some soapy water, pour it on your grass, and watch for the Armyworms to emerge. Let's keep our lawns looking fabulous!