13 tips for better putting green collars June 2009 Collars tend to take a beating for the sake of putting surface playability. A turf consultant offers recommendations for curbing collar decline and improving appearance.
This or that? Turfgrass aerification decisions May 2009 Deep vs. shallow tines? A preventive vs. curative approach? A turfgrass consultant advises on which choices are wisest when it comes to countering soil compaction.
Maintaining golf course naturalized areas May 2009 Don’t confuse going natural with letting nature take over. Here’s how to choose plants for naturalized areas, schedule maintenance and properly employ herbicides.
Strengthen your workforce through mentoring August 2007 Hang on to the hard-won knowledge of veteran employees while invigorating your next generation of staff — that’s the magic of mentoring.
10 things I wish they’d taught me in turf school February 2007 Classroom education can only take a turf manager so far. A longtime superintendent shares the informal, real-world lessons that have helped him achieve sustained success.
Tips for better golf course staff training December 1997 The training period lays the groundwork for how an employee performs and views their job. Try these strategies to instill attention to detail and inspire buy-in among greenhorn crew members.
Mulch fall leaves into turfgrass August 1997 A solution to leaf disposal troubles lies right underfoot. Hear from superintendents and researchers on the benefits and how-to of mulching leaves into turf.
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.
Develop a turfgrass cultivation program August 1990 Get help identifying soil problems, determining best remedies and more in this guide to fine-tuning turfgrass cultivation.
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.