Star 99.9’s Making of a Lawn with Kevin Begley

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Latest Episodes:

7: Lawn Made Jul 02, 2019

We are live from Kevin's backyard for the Making of a Lawn season finale! Chris and Kevin kick back on the patio and talk about how the lawn is looking since the season started back in April and what it took to get the grass looking like it does. Kevin invited some coworkers over for burgers, dogs, and lawn games so we get their opinion on the lawn too. We also dive into our favorite lawn games and best cookout foods. Thanks for listening all season long. Hopefully your lawn is looking just as good as Kevin's.

6: Slime Mold Jun 25, 2019

This week Kevin talks about the big scare he had with something that happened to his grass. Chris explains why it looks so scary and what it actually is. We then get into the crazy thing about the turf at the Women's World Cup. How your lawn should look in spring, summer, and fall. Then we preview the big season finale episode that will be recorded during a cookout at Kevin's house!

5: Buggin' Jun 12, 2019

In episode 5 Kevin explains the mowing trick he discovered while mowing his lawn recently and how his lawn is looking up against the neighbors. Chris talks about the different kinds of bugs and insects that good and bad for your grass. Including the one insect that can destroy everything. Also, the movie Caddyshack comes up more than a few times.

4: Brace Yourself, Summer Is Coming May 30, 2019

This week Chris was in the area so he swung by the studio to record a post-Memorial Day Weekend episode with Kevin. They recap each of their holiday weekend cookouts, explain how mowing designs happen, and discuss the do's and don't of summer watering. Plus, the one thing you DO NOT want to do if you're using organic fertilizer. Christ tells a hilarious cautionary tale.

3: Application 2 Results, Grubs, and The Tuna Can Trick May 21, 2019

In episode 3 Kevin and Chris go over the results from the second application to Kevin's lawn. They discuss the dreaded "Grub" problem and why you want to prevent it. Chris also tells a fun backyard story about his dog and gives Kevin some watering tips involving tuna cans.

2: Application 1 Apr 30, 2019

This week in episode 2 Chris evaluates how Kevin's lawn is looking so far after the first application. They also get into Kevin's recent trip to Augusta, GA for The Masters. Chris explains the elaborate, fascinating lawn management system they have at Augusta National to keep the course looking perfect. Chris also talks about the one lawn disease that sounds scary but isn't, simplifies the confusing world of fertilizer and how to read the bags, then gives a few mowing tips you can use on your own lawn this spring to get your grass looking 100%.

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1: The Evaluation Apr 16, 2019

In the first episode of Making of a Lawn Chris goes over the initial evaluation of Kevin’s lawn. Breaking down all the problems and challenges they face. Then going over what it will take to get his grass looking great by July.

1: Making of a Lawn Teaser Trailer Apr 02, 2019

Welcome to the Making of a Lawn podcast. Hosted by Kevin Begley from Star 99.9. Presented by Teed & Brown.

In this teaser trailer for season 1 Kevin explains why he called in the experts at Teed & Brown to help him with his disaster of a lawn.

Episode 1 premieres Tuesday April 16th!