The Root Development Podcast

Doug made a surprise visit to CT and that made for a perfect opportunity to enjoy some amazing craft beer at Almost Famous Brewing Company located in East Granby CT for this week's show. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray @turfpoltsca dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc@gmail.co...

Why is it that many are willing to reduce their price and race to the bottom? We are true professionals, we need to continue to project that image in our industry. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray @turfpoltsca dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc@gmail.com Creative Content By Jessi...

Spring has finally sprung in the Northeast but extremely wet and cold. Doug and Kevin predict what the summer weather will look like! turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray @turfpoltsca dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc@gmail.com Creative Content By Jessica @creativecontentbyjessica c...

With the colder than normal weather in most of the upper US, many turf management companies are hit or miss with starting their first applications. Glen Stevens from Deep Roots calls in today since he had 10" of snow on the ground and more falling during our call. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray @turfpoltsca dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salter...

This week we sit down with Jack Morris from Turf Rehab. Jack reached out to us wanting to talk about his very first year in turf grass management. Jack has been in business for 5 years with a degree in turf grass management and landscape design after serving his country and taking advantage of the GI bill, we thank you for your service! Jack is excited to add turf management to his already success...

We sit down with Caleb Myers from Steel Green Manufacturing and New England Turf Grass Conference in Providence Rhode Island to talk about the spring rush and what is new with all things Steel Green! turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray @turfpoltsca dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc...

With many of you back on the turf, this week we add a second show to listen to. Kevin was a guest on Chris Stoudt's podcast , "The Root Zone Podcast". Chris and his partner own and operate Stout Lawn and Pest in Pottstown PA. Chris started a podcast that interviews all service-based companies and their stories behind their success. Check The Root Zone podcast on Spotify and all other...

It looks as if the Groundhog may have been right this season, warm weather just about everywhere in the states. Kevin reviews his trip to the 2024 Lawncare Life Conference hosted by Jason Creel and Paul Jamison in Springville Alabama. A great show that allows you to mingle with all the speakers and network with like minded folks in the green industry. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf...

Doug and Kevin finally catch up with Christan Nardi of Sod Services LLC located in Shamong NJ. They are a family business that started in 1981 by his father and has grown over time to offer sod installation and turf management services to both residential clients and the commercial and golf market. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray dgrayghost69@gmail...

Tax season is right around the corner and Sheila Chaplin from Reliable Tax Soultions answers a few of the most common questions that many small business owners have. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc@gmail.com New England Regional Turfg...

On episode 52 Doug and Kevin start to talk about pre-emergents and surfactants. Spring is right around the corner and choosing the best product will only improve efficiency this year. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc@gmail.com New Engl...

Doug and Kevin chat about some of the turf shows from Pheonix Arizona to southern New Jersey including the upcoming New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation in Providence Rhode Island where they will be recording live! The warmer than normal Northeast weather has guys wanting to get out on the turf and start the 2024 season, but Mother Nature is far from done with winter. turfnutritionmanagementp...

This week we have the audio version of our zoom meeting " Know your numbers". We met via Zoom with leaders in the turf management industry to discuss overhead expenses along with what you are actually paying for in a bag of fertilizer. The full video will be posted on YouTube very soon! turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@gmail.com @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast Doug Gray dgrayghost69@gmail.c...

This week we have the honor to speak with Warrant Officer Ashley Piccirilli and her amazing recovery after being buried alive in a 13' trench while installing a sewer line. You are going to really enjoy Ashely's grit and strength as she overcame her injuries and in less than two years, and then became a helicopter pilot for the Massachusetts National Guard. turfnutritionmanagementpodcast@g...

We have part 2 with Brandon Welch from Welch Turf Solutions. We get to talk about the use of growth regulators and Phosphites in a turf management program. Brandon uses both products, and he is very happy with the results he sees in the turf over the past few seasons. Doug Gray dgrayghost69@gmail.com Kevin Salters Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC rootdevelopmentllc@gmail...

FMC finally received the federal approval of their grub control product "Durentis". This product has the same molecule of what is in Acelepryn, Chlorantraniliprole. There still is some work to be done as each state still needs to approve its use. We hope to have a FMC rep in the coming weeks to better understand the exact timing for the upcoming spring. @turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast turfnutrition...

This week we chat with Ezra McCarthy from Green Frog Web Design. Ezra has been an entrepreneur his entire career along with being a Pastor. Ezra discovered his fascination in growing a business with the ever evolving website and SEO marketing. He realized that this type of marketing works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if built properly. We have partnered with Ezra and Green Frog Web Design after m...

Doug and Kevin review the 2023 season. We apologize for the low volume. This is the first recording with their new Rode Podcaster 2 and only got it up and running 20 minutes before the recording! Thank you all for making this podcast even possible. If it was not for your listening, sharing and subscribing there would not be 45 episodes in the books! A big shout out to all our guests and partners t...

EP#44- Merry Christmas with Vince Doell from Keepin It Green Landscaping located in Forked River NJ. Vince is not only a full-time law enforcement officer, but he also runs a successful turf management company. Vince and his wife Jess recently became first time parents welcoming their daughter Isabella to the world just two months ago. Doug Gray Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.the...

This week Doug and Kevin Sit down with Matt Kania from Nutmeg State Lawn Care and Glen Stevens from Deep Roots Turf Solutions at the Almost Famous Brewery. They talk all things turf and a whole bunch more. We hope you enjoy their candid conversation as this was the first time they actually meet each other face to face. http://www.youtube.com/@TheTurfNutritionMngmtPodcastDoug Gray Instagram @turf_t...

Paul Jamison sits down with Doug and Kevin for a preview of what to expect at the 2024 Lawn Care Life Conference in Springville, Alabama February 23-24th 2024. This is a two day in person event that Jason Creel and Paul Jameson are hosting at the beautiful Mathews Manor. Over the two days you will learn from leaders in the green Industry such as Allyn Hane, Naylor Taliaferro, Caleb and Brittany Au...

This week we have Brandon Welch from Welch Turf Solutions based out of Clover South Carolina. Brandon's turf background is from the golf course management side and is now jumping into the residential turf management business with both feet. We learn even more about the transitional turf zone being just about in the middle of the east coast. We will be having Brandon on for part 2 as he really...

This week Doug and Kevin get deep into southern Florida and talk with Evan Knowles of Elite Environmental Solutions Inc. Evan explains his specialized services that cater to some amazing equestrian facilities and homes and how Evan struggles with many of the same issues as cool grasses! Doug Gray Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters Instagram @rootdevelop...

This week Doug and Kevin start to review the 2023 season and what they are starting to see for the 2024 season. Will fertilizer prices rise or will they stay the same? This week they just kind of decompress from the busy year in their taillights. Doug Gray Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC roo...

This week Doug and Kevin sit down with Brian and Caitlin Schlichting from Spraye CRM. They discuss not only the value of using a CRM system but how they built a specific system for turf managers that increase both production and accuracy. They also announced some new features that will be going live very shortly during this episode. These four new features were developed from the constant communic...