The Growing Season, April 11, 2026 - LawnSense 2026 pt. 1

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!POP QUIZ TIME!!!Matt McFarland is about to teach a course on turf at Humber College and decided that his students' first assignment could be incorporated into this week's episode of The Growing Season. The McFarland's dive into some wonderful, and unknown, facts regarding that green carpet that covers your lawn. Jack kicks off the show with a "new age" discussion that sends the start off on a tangent. What is "No Mow May?"  Its a popular idea and the TGS trio dive into it. The pros and cons of this little event are highlighted. When is the proper time to start cutting your lawn?  The ins and outs of fertilizer become a topic of focus.  What do the various numbers mean?Slow release is only for nitrogen.  WHAT!?Photosynthesis...ROIGHT!  Gypsum is an industry secret that is revealed to y'all.A pH reset! What is an aerator?  What is a dethatcher?Grass takes in carbon and expels oxygen.  Its a pretty beneficial plant. Everything plus the carbon sink is highlighted. Comparisons and contrasts between artificial turf and natural turf come into focus.Can we eliminate the use of fertilizer altogether?What are the wildflowers that grow in your lawn that are the first foods for our pollinators? Matt RANTS.  Nematodes to the rescue...Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.