Making a pitch: The turfgrass at the 2018 World Cup September 2018 Much of the turfgrass on display — and writhed on by soccer players — at the 2018 World Cup was the product of seed bred and produced in the United States.
Fall turf prep: A focused fall for a stress-less spring August 30, 2018 Tackle fall disease flare-ups, implement preventive strategies, and steel your turf against the stresses of the upcoming winter.
Through the Green: The grass at the PGA Championship August 2018 Discover the tale of arduous travel, genius plant selection and a forward-thinking superintendent behind Meyer zoysiagrass.
Kikuyugrass: Out of Africa July 2018 On the golf course, kikuyugrass’s desirable qualities come alongside definite drawbacks. Get the lowdown on this polarizing plant.
Through the Green: Latitudes and putting green surfaces June 2018 With turfgrass breeders providing an ever-expanding lineup of suitable options for every corner of the country, the best choice for grass may be personal.
2018 revisions to the USGA method for putting green construction June 2018 The USGA’s revised recommendations for putting green construction allow practitioners to work with locally available materials and make other adjustments to conform to an area’s environment.
Nematode updates for cool- and warm-season turf April 25, 2018 Turfgrass experts offer the latest recommendations for effective nematode control, and share lessons learned from the first full year of use of the nematicide Indemnify.
Through the Green: The grass at the Masters April 2018 The famous wall-to-wall green color on display at Augusta National wouldn’t be possible without improved perennial ryegrass cultivars, the first of which was released in 1967.
Agronomic planning: Less art, more science March 2018 When approaching the complex task of controlling pest and disease damage — particularly on greens — rely on solid data, the latest research, and a thorough but flexible plan.
Woe and triumph on a troubled green March 2018 A problematic putting surface put a superintendent’s agronomic acumen and perseverance to the test.
Ultradwarf grasses: Beyond bermuda March 2018 The first ultradwarf zoysiagrass shows promise as an alternative to bermudagrass greens.
The turfgrass microbiome of the National Mall January 2018 Renovation of the turfgrass on the National Mall presented an ideal opportunity for researchers to test assumptions about the reaction of the turfgrass microbiome to significant disruption.
The case for protecting genetic resources in turfgrass December 29, 2017 Urbanization has the potential to negatively impact unique genetic resources. In the case of turfgrass, the disturbance of sites in South Korea has threatened zoysiagrasses that possess distinct biological advantages.
The zoysiagrass solution for salinity November 22, 2017 Zoysiagrass is different from other salt-tolerant species. Discover the science behind how this game-changing grass thrives in salt-heavy soils.
Turfgrass insect management: The windshield or the bug October 2017 A well-thought-out agronomic plan for turfgrass insect control can help superintendents steer clear of potentially big setbacks.
Integrated pest management: Scouting report August 2017 Use the ABCs of IPM to clear up the mysteries behind damage to your turf and ornamentals.
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.