Water management study finds water use down by 29% at U.S. golf facilities August 2022 The report is the third phase of the Golf Course Environmental Profile series, reflecting national changes since 2005.
Dealing with drought July 2022 By combining an understanding of Mother Nature’s patterns, technology, the right grass types and a willingness to innovate, turfgrass managers can survive — and thrive — during times of water shortages.
Turf vs. trees: the competition for water June 2022 How to manage the biological irrigation contest on your course
What's the big idea?: The importance of transpiration June 2022 Give your turf a break by enabling this critical process for cool-season grasses
Verdure: Turfgrass is not the largest irrigated crop June 2022 Data shows turf on golf courses isn't the biggest use of water.
Water in turfgrass: Functions, flow and forms May 13, 2021 Water is essential to growing high-quality turf, but how, exactly, does water “work” within turf? Here, an overview of the water/turf interplay that makes golf’s playing surfaces possible.
Turf hack: Drip irrigation for bunker surrounds March 18, 2021 A Michigan club pursued a more targeted approach to irrigating around bunkers and found healthy turf could be achieved with far, far less.
Wetting agents for water conservation February 2021 Researchers tested 10 wetting agent treatments’ ability to sustain quality turf under deficit irrigation. Here’s how the different products and chemistries stacked up.
Effects of shade on warm-season turf water-use rates December 2020 Researchers gauged how moderate shade influenced the evapotranspiration rates of four bermudagrasses and two zoysiagrasses.
Pesticide phytoremediation by native plants May 2020 Researchers evaluated three commonly used plant species’ capacity to minimize off-target movement of a fungicide, herbicide and insecticide.
Reversing course: Reverse osmosis cuts golf course irrigation costs February 2020 To slash a hefty water bill, an Illinois superintendent set his sights on getting his site’s poor-quality water up to par. The solution? Reverse osmosis.
Reducing soil salinity caused by high-salinity irrigation January 2020 Can cultural practices or commercial products decrease soil salinity on their own, without the need for additional irrigation?
Products for alleviating irrigation salinity stress on turfgrass August 2019 Researchers tested 30 commercial and experimental products for their ability to reduce salinity stress on bermudagrass irrigated with saline water.
What the Tech? Moisture meters for greater efficiency, healthier turf July 2019 Don’t let sticker shock deter you from these reliable gadgets, as return on investment is often quick. Here’s how to optimize use of a moisture meter.
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.
Drought performance of bermudagrass and seashore paspalum June 2019 Researchers compared a collection of bermudagrass and seashore paspalum cultivars for drought tolerance and explored the plant mechanisms responsible for drought survival.
Reducing bermudagrass irrigation with a PGR and soil surfactants June 2019 Can applying a combination of trinexapac-ethyl and a soil surfactant produce better turf quality under drought conditions than applying the products individually?
Soil surfactants: Vertical water distribution and surfactant longevity May 2019 Soil surfactants have been shown to improve the horizontal distribution of water. Now, researchers are looking at how they impact soil water content at various depths over time.
A low-cost wash pad solution April 2019 A New York club’s self-contained system has slashed water use, curbed environmental impact, and provided a model for other businesses looking to better manage grey water.
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.