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HOW TO PROPERLY PREPARE THE LAWN FOR SPRING
When the snow has melted, the birds are chirping and the weather has begun to stay consistently warm, it means that spring is finally here! But even though winter is gone it has most likely left a mess behind on your lawn, meaning it’s time to do some spring yard cleaning. But why is it important to cleanup your yard this spring? Besides just making a house and lawn look more attractive, it’s going to ensure all future lawn treatments are effective and lawn maintenance is obstruction free. So, let’s get started!
WHAT SPRING CLEANING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO A LAWN?
Spring-cleaning a lawn involves more than just beginning to mow again, the actions you take now help strengthen your lawn against environmental stresses, pests, weeds and diseases for the seasons to come. By following these spring-cleaning tips, you can ensure your lawn is ready to efficiently utilize fertilizer applications and is on its way to a healthy and beautiful year.
- Clear leaves, branches and other natural debris
- Haul and/or compost debris from lawn
- Re-edge and cleaning of flower beds and gardens
- Redefine lawn borders
- Aerate
- Mow grass to appropriate grass height
- Reseed damaged areas of the lawn (if needed)
- Trim/prune trees and shrubs.
- Perform irrigation checks for leaks or clogs as well as properly adjust and align sprinkler heads, nozzles and drip irrigation as needed TIP: Lawns generally don’t need supplemental water until the weather warms up (around May).
TIPS TO LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS
Even if there is still snow on the ground, it’s time to begin thinking about spring services you can offer customers. It takes more than just one day to get the word out to your customers and train staff for upcoming lawn care additions. When the weather breaks the lawn care crew can hit the ground running, helping customers spring clean their lawns. Some tips to consider when preparing spring clean-up services:
- Advertise Early! Get the word out so potential customers know who to call when lawn care tasks need completed. Utilize mailers, social media, pamphlets, posters, e-newsletters, emails and more to help get the word out.
- Add Additional Spring Cleaning Services. Offer nontraditional services like window cleaning and clogged gutter maintenance to add to your revenue. NOTE: Be sure that your business's insurance covers workers being on ladders prior to introducing this new feature.
- Does your Client need Landscape Edging? Edging creates clean, crisp lines around flower beds, driveways and patios. If you notice that a client may need edging in their landscape, take the opportunity to offer it as a means to add visual interest to a property.
- Bring Color! That is right, adding newly planted annual flowers can immediately alter a customer’s curb appeal with a fresh look. Considering offering this as a service to free up your client’s time and to enhance their landscape.
For professional fertilizers, humic and AMP-XC™ enriched products available, please visit TurfCare’s online Product Catalog.
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References:
https://www.xtremelawncare.com/how-spring-lawn-prepping-can-provide-year-round-benefits/
http://www.turfmagazine.com/services/spring-cleanup-landscaping-services/
http://www.groundsguys.com/residential-services/lawn-bed-maintenance/spring-clean-up/
http://www.turfmagazine.com/keeping-it-green/opportunities-after-100-days-hell-landscaping/
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Platte River Equity Portfolio Company Turf Care Supply, LLC Acquires Agri-Nutrients, Inc. Brunswick, OH , October 9, 2024 – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC (“Turf Care”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (“Agri-Nutrients”), a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the turf & ornamental (“T&O”) industry. This strategic acquisition provides Turf Care with an established presence in the south-central United States, an enhanced product portfolio and additional manufacturing capacity. “This acquisition represents much more than a business transaction; it is a strategic step forward in expanding our reach and enhancing our customers’ growth. By bringing Agri-Nutrients into the Turf Care family, we are broadening our product portfolio, expanding our market presence and further positioning ourselves as a leader in providing innovative solutions for our customers,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “We are excited about joining the Turf Care team,” said Jim Montgomery, President of Agri-Nutrients. “At Agri-Nutrients, our core values center around customer service and product innovation, and we are confident that this combination will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers.” “Platte River welcomes the Agri-Nutrients team to Turf Care. This transaction underscores our long-term commitment to fostering growth through both organic and inorganic initiatives across the Turf Care platform,” said Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. “The partnership with Agri-Nutrients strengthens Turf Care’s value-added offering, creating additional growth opportunities across the combined customer base.” B&A Corporate Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Agri-Nutrients. About Agri-Nutrients Founded in 1992 and based in Catoosa, OK, Agri-Nutrients is a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the T&O industry, predominantly selling into the lawn care, sports turf and golf course end markets. About Turf Care Supply Established in 1974, Turf Care Supply is one of the largest formulators and blenders of urea products to the T&O market. Turf Care has a comprehensive product portfolio of fertilizers, combination products (herbicide/insecticide), soil amendments and enhanced efficiency fertilizer ingredients. Turf Care's products are sold to distributors and blenders serving the commercial, residential and golf end markets. Turf Care operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the eastern U.S. About Platte River Equity Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, CO, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies within targeted industrial sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience. Platte River utilizes prudent capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant ongoing support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas. The firm has raised funds with committed capital in excess of $1.6 billion and is currently investing out of its fifth fund. The Platte River team is the largest collective investor across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams.
Dear Valued Industry Partners and Customers, We are pleased to announce that Turf Care Supply, LLC has acquired Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (October 1, 2024) a respected manufacturer in the turf and ornamental fertilizer industry. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing you with an expanded range of innovative products, services, and industry expertise, all designed to support your business’s continued growth and success. As a valued partner or customer, you will benefit from enhanced service capabilities and an extended geographic reach, thanks to Agri-Nutrients, Inc.’s strategic facility located in the Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma. With this established presence in the Southwest and Western markets, Turf Care Supply, LLC’s expanded operational footprint will allow us to serve a broader region with greater efficiency, delivering even stronger support to help drive your business forward. We are dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards of service you expect. If you have any questions or would like to explore how this new location can enhance your operations, please feel free to contact your account manager or our customer service team. Thank you for your continued trust in Turf Care Supply, LLC. We look forward to partnering with you as we grow together and continue supporting your success. Sincerely, Mark Mangan President Turf Care Supply, LLC
With a focus on providing sustainable manufacturing and reducing carbon emissions, Turf Care Supply has embraced the electric power market with the latest mobile equipment upgrades. Completed in June 2023, TCS received all deliveries of electric forklifts to all three manufacturing facilities, including Hatfield, MA, Martins Ferry, OH and Sebring, FL.