Turfgrass responses to prolonged heat stress May 2021 Research on 34 cultivars and accessions from 14 cool- and warm-season grasses offers greater guidance on selecting surfaces to withstand extended periods of heat.
Verdure: Dive into that microbial pool October 2020 A 15-year study reveals valuable insights on the long-term effects of N rate and source on several measures of turf soil health.
GCM’s 2020 Seed Update May 2020 Find profiles of 17 new turfgrass varieties, a look at how coronavirus has impacted the seed industry, and a special essay from turf scientist Eric Watkins, Ph.D., spotlighting the people and processes behind turf seed production.
Irrigating Kentucky bluegrass with recycled water June 2019 Researchers compared sites irrigated with effluent water to those irrigated with surface water, analyzing soil, shoots and turf quality.
Irrigation requirements of cool-season fairway grasses April 2019 Can alternatives to creeping bentgrass deliver water savings? A two-year field study assessed the total water needs of six potential fairway species.
Verdure: Let’s go organic February 2019 A fresh look at the findings from one of the rare studies on organic turfgrass management.
Kentucky bluegrass for turfgrass water conservation October 2018 Trials in New Mexico are investigating the irrigation needs and drought recovery of the species, traditionally regarded as water-intensive.