This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.
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This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.
In this episode of Turfgrass Epistemology, I review and respond to comments, emails, and TikTok messages I’ve received throughout 2025 related to turfgrass science, soil fertility, nutrient management, and common turf industry claims.
From thoughtful questions to recurring misconceptions, this video highlights what turf managers, lawn care professionals, golfers, and homeowners are asking—and where confusion often arises when science meets social media. I address trends I’ve seen across platforms, clarify misunderstandings, and explain why certain claims persist despite decades of research.
Topics discussed include:Common turfgrass myths repeated in social media commentsMisinterpretations of soil tests, nutrients, and fertilizersQuestions about phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, and soil biologyThe influence of marketing and anecdote vs. peer-reviewed scienceWhy short-form content (TikTok, reels, shorts) often oversimplifies turf scienceHow to develop critical thinking skills when evaluating turfgrass advice online
This episode is not about calling people out—it’s about slowing down, adding context, and explaining how we know what we know in turfgrass science. Whether you’re a golf course superintendent, lawn care operator, researcher, or homeowner trying to make better management decisions, this discussion is designed to help you separate evidence from noise.
If you’ve emailed me, commented on YouTube, or left a TikTok comment in 2025, there’s a good chance your question—or one just like it—is addressed here.
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Turfgrass Epistemology
This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.
