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Autumn is quickly approaching, leaves are beginning to change colors and fall; so it’s time to bust out that rake again, right? Maybe not, the practice we know as “raking leaves” to prevent them from smothering and killing our lawns may be actually inhibiting the overall health of your lawn.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Leaves must be raked or mulched off your lawn prior to applying Winterizer fertilizer. Benefits discussed in this article involve leaving leaves on lawn after fertilizer treatment has been completed.
MYTH: LEAVES KILL YOUR LAWN
Even though you have been told that leaving leaves on your lawn can smother and kill your grass, that’s not 100% true. Fall leaves actually are beneficial to your lawn because they provide a natural form of nutrients that can help assist with improving the health of your lawn. Trees draw up nutrients and minerals from your soil converting them to leaves and branches. Once the leaves fall in Autumn and decompose, all the nutrients are then returned back to the soil. When you rake up all the leaves you are missing out on this natural process. Years of this can cause your soil to lose its fertility and ultimately affect the overall health of your lawn.
WHEN ITS TIME TO REMOVE LEAVES
Even though leaves have proved to have healthy benefits to your lawn there is such thing as too much coverage. Generally, you should manage leaf piles when you can’t see the top half of the grass blades or it covers a third of your lawn. If a frost comes and leaves start falling quickly, don’t panic, you can wait until the lawn is nearly covered before taking action. Don’t allow leaves to obscure grass for more than a few days because excessive piles of leaves on your lawn can cause turf diseases, limited circulation, block sunlight, cause roots to rot from excessive moisture.
DITCH THE RAKE AND LEAF-MULCH INSTEAD
Once your lawn has significant leaf coverage, its best to ditch the rake and bags and mow over leaves to make them smaller and easier to decompose. A good rule of thumb is: after mowing your lawn and breaking down fallen leaves, the more grass you see the faster the leaves will break down. The leaf bits that settle between the grass blades will eventually be broken down by microbes, enhancing your soil by putting nitrogen back into your lawn and reintroducing organic matter that will lead to a healthier, thicker lawn in the spring. If you notice that after mowing, these smaller bits are still piled up, take a rake to evenly disperse bits throughout your yard.
- NOTE: Act before rain arrives because soaked leaves will clump in your mower
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References:
http://www.farmanddairy.com/top-stories/leave-autumn-leaves-lawn-healthy-yard-clean-water/218689.html
https://www.bayeradvanced.com/articles/7-lawn-care-myths
http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/skip-rake-and-leave-leaves-healthier-greener-yard.html
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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.