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Expert Profile: C. J. Brown

Expertise: I can answer questions on cool and warm season grasses, soil problems, irrigation, insect, grub, weed and crabgrass control. I can also help with cultural practices such as mowing, aeration, dethatching, and leaf management.

Experience in the area
Co-Founder and owner of Teed & Brown, Inc. www.teedandbrown.com. Lawn Care Columnist as "The Lawn Coach" www.thelawncoach.com

Organizations
PLANET

Publications
Danbury News Times "HomeStyle" Magazine Tinytown Gazette, MA The Picket News, MD Manchester Press, IA Macomb Observer, MI Metro Observer, MI Bottom Line Personal www.TheLawnCoach.com

Education/Credentials
Penn State University - B.S. in Turfgrass Science

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What do you like about this subject? I've always enjoyed the hidden challenges that many people take for granted. Lawns are not generally thought of as difficult, but there's so much more than what meets the eye.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: You can actually get a Bachelors Degree in Turfgrass Science. Don't believe me? I'll send you a picture of mine.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Pesticide over-usage

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 4500
Knowledge	9.88 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.89 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.76 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		638

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/30/09
10	10	10	10	06/28/09
10	10	10	10	06/30/09
9	9	2	10	06/24/09
10	10	10	10	06/18/09

User Comments

Thanks for your reply. I will just have to *Accept* this lawn (which is a common area) as is. BUT....I don't have to like it!! :-) L.P.
(Lynda on 06/30/09)

Thank you so much. I've been having a lot of trouble with my lawn ever since I hired Tru Green to burn off and reseed it...they waited 6 days after b
(teresa on 06/28/09)

Thanks for the helpful advice
(sam on 06/30/09)

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Recent Answers from C. J. Brown

2009-06-23 nut grass in our zoyia emerald green: Hi Don, I was going to type out a big long answer, but one of my own favorite sources for new information appears to already have answered this pretty well. No need to reinvent the wheel right? Check...

2009-06-22 permanently kill driveway vegetation: Hi Pete, Sorry my friend, there's just no permanent solution. Weeds will always be trying to re-invade. You just need to make it part of your "to do" list every month or two. My own experience is that...

2009-06-22 Weed Lawn: Hi Lynda. If the management company is taking care of it, there's not a lot you can do. If chemicals are off the table, then the only real alternative is ripping it all out and sodding it. I doubt...

2009-06-21 new lawn: Well, unfortunately you didn't tell me where you live, so that makes it difficult. That said, you embarking on a seeding job at the worst possible time. Grass seed just does not do well in the summer heat...

2009-06-20 lawn burning chemicals: Hi Theresa, You'll have problems for a good 4 months after that. To circumvent this problem, get some liquid activated charcoal and spray it down on the soil. Let it get watered in. The charcoal will...