Eco Lawn Science
This show is for the lawn care professional and the homeowner who loves their lawn, trees, and plants. We go deep on the science of it all things involving your home landscape. Interviewing some of the most seasoned, innovative and creative people in the industry to bring you something you can learn and apply.
Episodes
91 episodes
92 - The mistakes homeowners makes
Ete's seen a lot during his decades in the lawn industry, including a whole lot of homeowner mistakes. And they tend to be the same mistakes. Today Ete describes the top 7 things he sees people doing that they shouldn't, and 1 thi...
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Episode 92
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6:39
91 - They'll give you a home where the animals roam
Do you want to wake up to animals eating your grass and pooping on your lawn? Of course you do. Who doesn't want a chemical-free, non-fossil-fuel-using, lawn mowing, furry, weed control and fertilization service? Companies like Rent A ...
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Episode 91
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7:04
89 - License to kill...weeds
Is the person spraying your lawn licensed? Ask them. By law they should be. Having a license will definitely not ensure that a person is a lawn expert, but it does require at least a minimum understanding of how to treat turf. What does it mean...
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Episode 89
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5:30
88 - Check Your Soil
Testing your soil is a fantastic way to figure out what you need to do to improve your lawn's health. If you've never done a soil test, if it's been a few years, if you have problem areas, Ete highly recommends getting a test done. Check with y...
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Episode 88
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5:18
90 - Want to DIY? You CAN do it.
Lawn service advertisements, like the one Ete discusses today, can promote some serious doubt in your abilities to take on your own lawn. Okay, there may be some teeny-tiny kernels of truth to the dire warnings that your lawn will be h...
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Episode 90
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12:56
87 - Incredible Edible Weeds
You may treat weeds, but it turns out your weeds can treat you too. Treat your body’s ailments, that is. Full of vitamins, and all kinds of healthful properties, weeds may just help symptoms of your health issues. Today Ete takes a look at 11 v...
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Episode 87
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6:35
86 - Lawn care sticker shock? This is why.
Prepare yourselves. Just like seemingly everything else, prices for lawn care is going to go up this year. Ete's seeing jumps between 10%-15% over last year's prices. Hear how the current economic climate is affecting the lawn care industry, an...
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Episode 86
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6:56
85 - You've heard the bad. So what's good about lawns?
The whole concept of home lawns and turfgrass areas is taking quite the beating these days. And there are very real, very legitimate concerns regarding keeping and maintaining a lawn. But lawns are not all bad. In fact, they do have some real b...
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Episode 85
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8:52
84 - Read these 3 lawn care books
Want to dig deeper into lawn care? Beyond podcasts, YouTube channels, and Instagram feeds, you'll find fantastic info by cracking into some good, old-fashioned books. This week Ete discusses some of the books he thinks would be most helpful to ...
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Episode 84
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10:28
83 - You gotta see this: Scythe Robotics commercial lawn mower
Continuing on the theme of unbelievable, futuristic lawn tech (check out the laser robot weed-killer episode) you're going to want to go to the Scythe Robotics website and watch this rob...
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Episode 83
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4:50
82 - As cool as it gets: Laser equipped, weed-killing robots
Welcome to the future. Want to eliminate weeds quickly, accurately, without soil disturbance and without chemicals? Of course you do. Today Ete introduces us to the Carbon Robotics Autonomo...
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Episode 82
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6:24
81 - All you pros: Let's get reel. Remote controlled reel.
This episode is for all the professional out there. Today Ete takes a look at remote control hose reels. Despite some serious skepticism, Ete spent some time using a remote control reel system. And now he's outfitting all of his trucks with the...
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Episode 81
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8:00
80 - Fall: Time to repair summer damage
Fall is a great time–some say the best time–to do the things that will help rebuild your lawn after summer damage: aerations, overseedings, cleanups, renovations etc. This will set up for a healthy lawn come springtime. Power raking, something ...
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Episode 80
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6:40
79 - Fertilizers: what do the pros use?
You've hired a lawn company to treat your lawns. Ever wonder which brands they use? Where do professionals get their products? Today Ete talks about two of the companies he gets his products from, Huma Gr...
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Episode 79
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4:32
78 - "It works.": Servicing lawns during a record-breaking drought
Dry, hot, and everything seemed to be on fire. May we never again see a lawn season like the summer of 2021 (probably wishful thinking). Ete, our host as well as the owner of a lawn fertilization company, checks back in to tell us how he fared ...
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Episode 78
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4:04
76 - A historic drought and your lawn
Here in UT, where even at the best of times getting the rain and snow we need is a constant preoccupation, this year’s extreme lack of water is very concerning. Up and down the western half of the U.S., we’re seeing record high temperatures and...
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Episode 76
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12:30
77 - Ironing out your summer yellowing problem
Oh the heat. Even with A/C we're all feeling it big time, so how do you think your lawn feels? Besides the obvious (PROPER IRRIGATION!) what does your lawn need? It's not more nitrogen. Nitrogen is essential at the right times and it brings on ...
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Episode 77
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7:46
75 - Do these things now to help your lawn survive summer
Welcome to May in Utah. Some lawns are a little behind waking up this year, but for those who’s lawns are out of dormancy, it’s definitely time to start some lawn care. Getting your lawn in tip top shape right now will help your lawn ride out t...
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Episode 73
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6:05
74 - End the struggle: sometimes grass just has to go
Do you fight with your lawn way too much? Do you deal with the same dead spots, fungi, insects, in the exact same places year after year? Whether it's from constant irrigation problems, lack of sun, soil issues, or any of a host of other potent...
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Episode 74
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11:51
72- Lawn still half dormant? Just chill.
It happens every year. Warmer temps and winter fatigue combine to get everyone stoked about their lawns. Let's get those half dormant lawns green, green, green ASAP! Bring on the nitrogen! If dog spots are a lovely dark green, just add...
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Episode 72
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11:01
71- Snow melted? It's time for pre-emergents in your beds
As the soil temperature warms up, weeds will start popping up like crazy–on your lawn, and in your flowerbeds. One day you'll see none. The next day it's an outbreak. If you're looking to suppress some of those irritating weeds and kee...
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Episode 71
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4:32
70- My lawn is waking up! What now?
After a long winter’s nap, the grass is finally waking up here in Utah! It’s likely that your lawn won’t be fully out of dormancy quite yet, but it’s nearly there. What should you do when to give your lawn the best care you can as it emerges fr...
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Episode 70
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5:29
69- It's February and there's stuff to do for both cool and warm season grasses
Ete's been all over this winter: NY NJ, VA, FL, TX, which means he's seen both cold season (used a lot in the north) and warm season grasses (used in the south). Each type of grass has its own needs. Today Ete goes over some things that you can...
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Episode 69
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6:35
68- Not Just Advertising: What Exactly Are The Little Flags For?
Drive by any neighborhood after winter and you will most likely see little flags or signs on many of the lawns. We all know that means those properties have been treated by a lawn fertilization service. So the sign are just there as an advertis...
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Episode 68
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7:27