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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
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynda | 06/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your reply. I will just ..... |
| sam | 06/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the helpful advice |
| teresa | 06/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. I've been having ..... |
| Archie | 06/24/09 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 10 | |
| H | 06/18/09 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
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
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