#NoNin2023 and beyond March 2024 A veteran transition zone superintendent’s program tackled thatch and organic matter buildup on his greens with more than just a hashtag.
Verdure: Don't reject air or sand injection October 2022 Today, various core cultivation (also referred to as aerification) practices, along with sand topdressing, are commonly used to manage soil organic matter and alleviate soil compaction.
Sod’s tricky transition October 2022 The physical and chemical differences in the sod-based soil vs. the root zone on which that sod is laid can cause issues.
Forging new roads at Wayzata Country Club July 25, 2022 Wayzata, Minn. club shakes up its cultural practices by turning to Air2G2 for greens aerification.
Effects of core recycling vs. conventional aerification practices March 2022 How are plant and soil properties influenced when sand from aerification cores gets returned to a green?
Effects of air and sand injection on soil physical properties January 2021 Air and sand injection have earned reputations as less disruptive methods of turfgrass cultivation. Researchers put the practices to the test.
Turfgrass cultivation methods: A roster August 27, 2020 No matter how you slice it, cultivation is a key ingredient in maintaining high-quality turf. A turf scientist breaks down the different techniques to help you determine the best regimen for your site.
The hole story: Turf managers talk aerification April 2020 Three veteran turf managers take you inside their approaches to aerification, discussing tines, timing, topdressing, regional considerations and more.
Timing golf course aerification July 2019 Is there a “perfect” time for aerification? With some tried-and-true tips and a healthy dose of experience, turfgrass managers can make the best call.
Golf course greens aerification using the numbers November 15, 2018 A Montana superintendent shares the data-driven approach that has allowed him to better manage excessive organic material in greens with minimal disruption to play during his club’s short season.
Verdure: Thatch, mat and coring July 2018 University of Maryland researchers analyzed the effects of three different coring regimes on the quality and thatch-mat content of a creeping bentgrass green.
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.
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.
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.