Black layer: Winning the war, one battle at a time March 2016 The onset of this soil scourge on the greens of a coastal South Carolina golf course prompted re-evaluation of a number of practices and a multifaceted counterattack.
Turf math: A case for metric units September 2014 For a U.S.-groomed, Asia-based turf scientist, use of the metric system makes important on-course measurements easier to calculate and conceptualize.
Stave off summer turf stress June 2014 Three superintendents share cultural and mechanical tips that have helped their courses weather the strains of summer.
Vole control on the golf course January 2011 A wildlife management specialist lays out methods for outsmarting these covert critters and offsetting their damage to turf.
Winter turf damage and turf covers: A guide March 2010 Is it crown hydration or anoxia? Would a permeable or impermeable cover be best? Match injury to defense and get more know-how on seeing turf through winter.
Winter turf damage: The green in the bubble September 2009 A grounds crew got creative to revive a winter-decimated green in just days. Here’s how they devised the structure that produced the remarkable results.
Soil microorganisms: A turf manager’s guide November 1996 Your soil is teeming with trillions of organisms essential to plant health. Get to know this subterranean cast, how the various microbes keep grass green and growing, and how you can support them.
Fast grass: Techniques to accelerate turf establishment July 1996 An agronomist outlines five common strategies for quick turf establishment, explores their pros and cons compared with conventional grassing, and shares tips for implementing each.
Subsurface insect pests: A turf manager’s guide December 1995 Insects that inhabit soil tend to be more difficult to detect and control. A better understanding of their biology and behavior can help improve management.
Managing wear stress on turfgrass September 1995 Traffic on golf turf is inevitable, but superintendents aren’t powerless to curb its effects. Learn about the factors that predispose turf to physical injury and management practices that can minimize wear stress.
Should I use this product on my turf? October 1993 Ask these eight questions when evaluating a soil amendment or other turf product to help you make sound, fact-guided agronomic decisions.
Soil compaction effects on turf August 1990 This “hidden” stress takes a very visible toll on turf. Get the lowdown on just how compaction impacts plant root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, water use, and more.