What the Tech? Practical plant identification on the golf course January 2021 A deeper knowledge of the various plant life under your care will help you turn out a better golfscape. Try these apps for quick, easy ID of flowers, trees, shrubs and more.
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.
A new use for old bunker sand April 30, 2020 Swapped-out bunker sand can be repurposed as a growing medium for native wildflowers and grasses, creating valuable habitat for insects and small animals.
Wildflowers bring in beneficial insects February 2020 Incorporating flowering plants on golf courses is a well-known strategy for aiding pollinators, but the practice offers another perk: attracting predatory and parasitic insects for natural pest control.
Planting milkweed for monarch butterflies at Meadow Club June 21, 2018 David Sexton, CGCS, shares tips gleaned from experimenting with various milkweed planting methods at the California golf course.
Going native in the rough at Ben Geren Golf Course June 2018 The strategic conversion of roughs to native grasses and wildflowers has been a boon to the unique prairie ecosystem and Arkansas’ native seed supply.
Trinity Forest earns Green Star environmental award April 23, 2018 Built atop a landfill, the 18-hole course just south of Dallas was designed with sustainability in mind.
Prescribed fire: Another tool for your toolbox September 2016 Properly managed prescribed fires can recycle nutrients back into the soil, promote growth, curb diseases and insect pests, and more.
Welcome, wildlife May 2016 These four golf course maintenance strategies are fundamental to fostering and caring for wildlife habitat, and are a good launching point for superintendents looking to get started with more environmentally beneficial management.
Making a way for monarchs February 2016 Plant native milkweed and nectar-producing flowers to aid these beloved but threatened butterflies.
Controlled burns on the golf course February 2014 A Michigan superintendent shares his process for carrying out controlled burns of his course’s naturalized areas every spring, from developing a “burn plan” to supervising the blaze.
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.