Ziehler Research Field
Research-backed lawn care you can trust
Ensuring the Best Care for Your Lawn
At Ziehler Lawn Care, we believe exceptional lawn care starts with research. That's why we established our Research Field, a dedicated testing facility where we can continuously test and refine different treatments, products, and application rates.
This commitment to scientific research allows us to tailor our services to the specific needs of your turf, ensuring that every lawn receives the expert care it deserves.
Our Research Field in Action
Every season, our team conducts field trials to better understand how Ohio weather, soil conditions, weeds, insects, and turfgrass respond to different lawn care treatments. We test custom-blended fertilizers, weed control products, grub prevention, lawn aeration, turfgrass seed varieties, and application techniques to ensure every recommendation we make is backed by proven results.
Product Testing
Our Research Field simulates real Ohio lawn conditions so we can evaluate our custom-blended lawn fertilizer and weed control treatments, and other lawn care solutions where they matter most. By testing application rates, treatment timing, turfgrass blends, and soil conditions, we continually improve our programs to produce thicker, healthier, greener lawns with season-long weed control for homeowners across Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
Strategy
To accurately measure performance, select test plots are intentionally left untreated or exposed to heavier weed pressure. This allows us to evaluate product effectiveness under realistic conditions. Our goal is to deliver exceptional results while using only the amount of product needed. This research helps reduce unnecessary applications, protects healthy turf, and ensures every treatment provides measurable value.
Improvement
Our team actively monitors the Research Field throughout the growing season, documenting results with detailed field notes and before-and-after photography. These insights directly shape how we build and refine our lawn care programs. Every growing season provides new insights that help us improve overall program performance so our customers continue receiving the best lawn care possible.
How Our Research Benefits Your Lawn
Everything we test in our Research Field is designed to maximize the results you see in your lawn. By evaluating products and application strategies in real, controlled conditions first, we can verify what actually works before it ever touches your grass.
That means:
- Better Lawn Results: Every treatment is selected based on local field testing, helping your lawn stay weed-free, healthier, and more resilient.
- Precision Applications: We apply the right amount of fertilizer and weed control to maximize results while minimizing waste.
- Maximum Value: Better research means more effective treatments and a greater return on your lawn care investment.
- Continuously Improving: Every growing season helps us refine our lawn care programs so you benefit from the latest insights.
Experience the Ziehler Difference
Discover how our research-backed lawn care programs can help you enjoy a weed-free, thicker, greener lawn all season long.