In this April edition of Traffic on the Turf, Turf’s Up Radio breaks down exactly what lawn technicians should be focusing on right now to set properties up for a successful spring season.

This episode covers the key April service priorities, including:

• pre-emergent and crabgrass control timing
• spring fertilization and green-up strategy
• early broadleaf weed control
• spotting winter damage and thin turf
• property walk-through best practices
• upsell opportunities through client communication

If you’re a lawn tech, crew leader, or owner-operator running routes this spring, this is your field guide for what needs to be done right now to stay ahead of the season.

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🎙️ TRAFFIC ON THE TURF – NOVEMBER UPDATE

“Hey pros, it’s time for Traffic on the Turf — brought to you by Turf’s Up Radio… your industry, your station.

We’re rolling into November, and while the leaves are falling, your lawns still need attention. Here’s what should be on your radar:

• Cool-season lawns: Keep mowing until growth stops. Drop your height a notch for that final cut to prevent matting under snow.
• Fertilization: This is your last chance to feed cool-season turf — hit it with a slow-release nitrogen to strengthen roots before dormancy.
• Leaf management: Don’t leave debris. Mulch it fine or remove it to avoid smothering turf.
• Weed control: Post-emergent broadleaf treatments still work while soil temps are above 50°F.
• Equipment care: Start winterizing blowers, mowers, and sprayers. Drain fuel systems or stabilize them for storage.

If you’re managing warm-season turf down south, ease off fertilizing now and prep for aeration and topdressing as temps drop.

That’s your Traffic on the Turf for November — powered by Turf’s Up Radio, your industry, your station.”

Let’s take a quick lap around today’s Traffic on the Turf. When you roll up to a property, remember the basics that keep customers happy and protect your reputation. Watch where you drive and park—avoid pulling trucks or trailers onto the turf. Stay off wet lawns to prevent ruts and compaction. Keep mower blades sharp and set at the right height to avoid scalping. Blow clippings back onto the grass or into collection bags, not into beds, driveways, or the street. Double-check gates so pets don’t slip out. And always scan for irrigation heads, lighting wires, or fresh plantings before you fire up equipment. A few extra seconds of awareness saves time, money, and callbacks. That’s today’s Traffic on the Turf—your guide to staying in the clear on every job site.