Turf

  • 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.
  • 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.