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Seed Shortage?

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August 24, 2021 | By: Randy Tischer

Have you heard rumblings of a seed shortage? Or are you wondering what is going on with the current rise in seed prices? We talked to our friends at The Oregon Seed Association to provide you with a better understanding of this multi-faceted topic.  Prices have been on the rise recently due to several factors…. ( read more )

What is a Winter Annual Weed?

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August 10, 2021 | By: Gary Snyder

Do you remember in the past spring when you were fighting weeds in the landscape beds as you were trying to get mulch down? Or, as soon as you got mulch down, the weeds broke through, resulting in callbacks and unhappy customers. Chances are you were dealing with a winter annual weed. Winter Annual Weeds Annual… ( read more )

How to Ensure a Successful Grass Seeding

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August 2, 2021 | By: Larry Coriell

Mid-August to the end of September is typically the best time to seed. Soils in the Fall have been heated by the summer sun. They are at their warmest levels of the entire year, plus competition from annual grasses and broadleaf weeds is lower than usual. As long as proper irrigation can be maintained, the… ( read more )