by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
It is extremely well documented that Brown Patch is caused by the soil borne fungus (Rhizoctonia solani) and Take-All Patch is caused by the fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis both of which thrive in unhealthy soils BROWN...
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Diatomaceous earth (often abbreviated D.E.) comes from a soft sedimentary rock deposits called “Diatomite”. It is a soft very fine grained rock, rich in silica that is composed of the remains of fossilized diatoms. Deposits of diatomite are found all over...
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A question we often get asked is “What is expanded shale?” The products we call Expanded shale may be produced from several sources, clay, shale or slate and have several different names depending on what part of the country one lives in. To help us...
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Improve the physical structure of the soil.Improve water filtration rates and absorption rates helping the soil to drain better. Less runoff equals less watering and less erosion. Their tunneling activity improves soil aeration, porosity, and permeability. Increases...
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Many of you have read emails circulating about the possibility of Formosan Subterranean Termites in mulch coming from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Here are John Ferguson’s thoughts that he has shared with others regarding this subject. The risk factor is...