The Root Development Podcast

This week Doug and Kevin sit down with Jessica from Creative Content by Jessica to help understand and learn the importance of the fast paced digital world and why it is one of the best tools you should have in your toolbox. Creative Content By Jessica Instagram @creativecontentbyjessica creativecontentbyjessicaanne@gmail.com Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade...

The is week we sit down with Jason Spears from Spears Landscape. Jason is located in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. Jason business went from the multi staffed maintenance company and is transitioning into more of the turf management and pest control side of the industry. Jason Spears: Broken Arrow, OK. spearslandscapeba.com @spearslandscape Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.thetu...

Happy Halloween! Caleb Myers with Steel Green Manufacturing talks with us at The Turf Trade's annual race day event. Caleb talks to us about how Steel Green was started as well as a deep dive to why Steel Green is the leader in ride on turf application machines from residential sized machines all the way to golf and sport fields. Caleb is a hands on guy that really knows and understands what we ne...

This week we talk a little tree and shrub care and the slowing down of the season. They also talk about Turf Trade's Race Day which will include a day of amazing speakers allowing for turf managers from CT to Maryland to learn about some new products as well as earn a big bag of pesticide credits!

This week we catch back up with Chris Stoudt from Stout Lawn Care to see how their seeding season is going and the release of his own podcast, "The Rootzone Podcast". www.stoutlawncare.com Instagram @stout_lawn_care The Root Zone Podcast Instagram @therootzonepodcast Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters: Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc...

Kevin a Doug don't get deep into politics but they do talk about how ALL the elected officials have lost their way and it is making our jobs a bit more difficult.

This week we get to spend some quality time with Ian Tomasic from Tomasic Lawncare. Ian is based in Kansas City, Kansas and It is so refreshing to speak with a leader from the younger generation. We are confident Ian and like minded entrepreneurs will not only help propel their own their careers, but the green industry as a whole! Enjoy this great conversation. Ian Tomasic @tomasiclawncare14 Kansa...

We are walking the tightwire between being able to take a breath of having insect breakthrough or not. The shorter days and some cooler temps should be offering some relief to both the turf and possible insect breakthrough. Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters: Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC Sheila Chaplin, CFP® Rel...

Doug and Kevin talk a little more about business finance, some interest yielding accounts, some more info on HSA (Health Saving Accounts) as well as the current seasonal turf concerns. Both Doug and Kevin are using an organic plant based nitrogen from Ferticell. They share some of their experiences to date with this 16-0-0 product. Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.thetur...

This week Doug and Kevin have Sheila Chaplin, a certified financial planner to talk about what it is her company does to help us small business owners. From tax planning to business planning and mentoring, Sheila becomes a partner to all her clients, helping them become more solvent business owners while preparing for their future. Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.thetur...

Now that Labor Day is gone and past, It now is officially the start of the 2023 overseeding season in many areas of the country. Doug and Kevin talk about the comparison of the lawn maintenance and the turf nutrition. There has been posts and conversations of companies reducing prices due to some product costs have lowered just a bit. A great listen is A better way to farm podcast episode 199 as t...

Doug and Kevin talk about some end of the season weed control options as cooler temps should be in the future, we hope! Hopefully they can stop talking about turf disease and get ready for greener pastures. Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters: Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development...

As we enter late August, it is hard to believe that seeding season is just around the corner. Kevin talks about the amazing turf conditions in Ireland and how crazy it is to drive on the other side of the road.

Today Doug and Kevin talk about pre-emergent breakthrough, the upcoming seeding season as well as some business numbers as they are chomping at the bit to really talk about "knowing your numbers"! Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters: Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Facebook Root Development LLC The L...

Now that July is behind us, Doug and Kevin talk about what August may bring. It is almost seeding time and a perfect year to talk about additional soil biology applications to help our turf recover from the stressful summer. Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturftrade.com Kevin Salters: Instagram @rootdevelopmentllc Faceboo...

Doug and Kevin review the Rutgers turf event as well as Doug's relationship with Steel Green Manufacturing, A big boy SGXL has been purchased and we will have both reviews and videos of this beast on the turf.

What a difference between June and July! Many states are getting record rains after extremely dry conditions in June. We are seeing Dollar Spot and even more devastating turf diseases with the constant blade and soil dampness. Doug and Kevin talk about this and much more.

With most of the country dealing with heat, some of the country has had some water thrown into the mix, be careful what you wish for. The summer insects are starting to show and with a soft winter, we are seeing more than we would like to see!

Both Kevin and Doug get 4-5 inches of rain on the east coast and they share their experiences with what they are seeing. They talk about turf disease as well as the quickly upcoming overseeding season!

We all wish you and your family a wonderful 4th of July! Doug and Kevin were able to sneak in this weeks episode where they discuss our current concerns such as turf disease and summer weeds. We hope you are able to take the day and enjoy the celebration of our country's independence! Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trade dgray@theturftrade.com www.theturft...

This week we host Chris Stoudt of Stout Lawn Care. Chris and his partner started Stout Lawn Care about 4 years ago. The conversation starts right at the very beginning from when Chris was in the restaurant business and took his operational skills into the turf management field. Chris explains how they have quickly grown to their current size and he talks about their growth goals and how they will...

This week Doug and Kevin talk about the exciting news of Turf Trade becoming a Steel Green dealer. Of course they talk about our weekly environmental concerns as well as what they are seeing for the next few weeks. Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave us a review as well as sharing with all your friends. Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Doug Gray: Instagram @turf_trad...

This week we sit down with Derek DeBloois from DeBloois Landscaping. Derek explains how he made the switch from lawn maintenance to turf management. The conversation goes in just about every direction including Derek's grown as a owner operator and his aspirations in the next few years as Derek is in the process of becoming a full time firefighter. Deblooislandscaping@.com Face Book Derek Debloois...

Wow, It is June already, how is this possible? Doug and Kevin dive a bit deeper into O2-YS as Doug was with Mark Nichols for a few days and Kevin is 3 weeks into applying O2-YS with his application two. They touch on watering and the absence of rain, moisture meters and other cultural practices that may help get us through our hot, dry weather so far this season. Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt...

This week Doug and Kevin discuss the continual cultural battle we are all experiencing with the extreme dry, windy and hot conditions. They talk about some diseases being spotted as well as turf height and the direct correlation to summer stress! They also talk about the 2024 Lawn Care Life Conference hosted by Jason Creel and Paul Jamison February 23-24th. Instagram ⁠⁠⁠turf_nutrition_mangmt_podca...