Lawn Care Academy's About Us
With many years in the turf maintenance/arboricultural business, I can honestly say, I love this job. The About Us page is the perfect place to tell you about it. Among all the duties I perform daily, I have developed a special fondness for the science and research side. I really enjoyed diagnosing and treating problems, monitoring insects and diseases, and observing pathogens under the microscope.I have studied all areas of Turf Management as well as Soil Fertility, Soil Chemical Problems and the Organic Approach to Fertilization. (Yes, there actually is a science behind organic fertilization.) I have also studied Arboriculture including Tree Biology and Nursery Operation. I am certified in many areas of the business including Mauget Micro-Injection for trees and I am state certified in pesticide application. I have built a successful full service, home turf maintenance business from the ground up. I have used high-grade organics as well as professional synthetic fertilizers. I am always concerned about giving the best service possible while using the safest products available. As a community service, I offered free advice and step-by-step instruction to anyone who was interested in doing the work themselves.  On the arboricultural side, I responded to calls from home and business owners who had tree and shrub problems. As part of the job, I diagnosed and treated tree conditions, collected samples, photograph insect and diseased areas, and tracked insect movements. Although I occasionally pruned trees, I tried to stay on the science end of it. I stayed in frequent contact with Dr. Bruce Moltzan, Forest Pathologist with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation. I was one of many volunteers who monitored local tree and forest health conditions. My job has been a rewarding one. Now that I am semi-retired, my goal is to continue offering sound and helpful advice through Lawn Care Academy. I addition to this website, I am also a published author with EzineArticles.com Russ James lives near West Plains, Missouri. He is a committed Christian and has been married for almost 30 years with three wonderful children. He is also an avid photographer and can frequently be seen with his Olympus digital SLR. Thank you for taking the time to read our About Us page. Take your time and look through this site and come back often.
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