In this video, I discuss the YouTube episode “Struggling Turf? Calcium Could Be the Missing …” and examine it through the lens of the strawman fallacy. We’ll look at how someone can present information that is technically true, yet still mislead by reframing the issue or knocking down an argument no one actually made.

This breakdown shows how a conman can be both truthful and deceptive at the same time—a powerful reminder of why critical thinking matters in turfgrass science, lawn care, and beyond.

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