Verdure: Shining a light on shade October 2024 What are the effects of shade on turfgrass? Learn about disease management, shade-tolerant turfgrasses and more.
Where to plant trees and shrubs on the course September 2024 How to identify the best and worst spots to place golf course features.
Small trees are a big deal June 2024 Compared to their bigger brethren, smaller trees are relatively easy to manage and more visually appealing.
Branching out at The Crossings at Carlsbad June 2024 GCSAA Class A superintendent Jon Christenson partnered with the city of Carlsbad to plant trees in the course's parking lot.
Tree and ornamental management principles for the golf course March 2024 Trees and ornamentals on a course can go from pleasant to problematic. Try these options to keep things manageable.
Managing tree maladies December 2023 Successfully treating biotic problems that target trees requires commitment and understanding of the ailments.
Have an unsightly course spot? Half-hide it! September 2022 Trees, shrubs and ornamentals can provide good options for superintendents looking to take the edge off less-attractive areas on a golf course.
What's the big idea?: Taming trees to improve turf acclimation August 2022 Learn how effective tree care and pruning can help preserve your warm season grasses.
Turf vs. trees: the competition for water June 2022 How to manage the biological irrigation contest on your course
South Carolina course’s deadwood turned into art October 7, 2021 At the superintendent’s suggestion, chain saw artists have returned a dead oak to its status as stunning signature tree at Santee Cooper Resort.
Golf course tree care: Do this, not that July 2021 Separate the beneficial from the detrimental with this rundown of tree maintenance do’s and don’ts, plus find guidance on gray areas, such as tree cabling, fertilization and irrigation.
10 functions of golf course trees March 2021 A guide to trees’ many roles in the golfscape, from marking direction to masking eyesores to making a statement.
Tee box maintenance tips October 2020 Tackle common stresses — shade, reduced airflow, wear and tear — and balance appearance with ease of upkeep to get maintenance dialed in to a T(ee).
Stevens Point Country Club reborn after Imprelis damage May 2020 The Wisconsin club turned the loss of about 2,500 trees into an opportunity to reimagine its 18-hole golf course, emerging with improved routing, new features and modern infrastructure.
Protect trees and shrubs from ‘super pests’ May 2020 An arborist and entomologist offer a roster of the “super pests” of woody plants, symptoms to watch for, and strategies to keep these threats at bay.
Middle-of-the-map maple madness February 2020 Missouri superintendent siblings prove syrupin' isn't limited to the northern states and Canada.
What the Tech? Measuring light for healthier turf October 2019 In the delicate discussions of trees and shade on the golf course, data can be a superintendent’s strongest ally. So, how much light is enough light, and how can you best measure it?
Golf course tree removal: Craft a persuasive pitch October 2019 Healthy turf and trees — sometimes, there’s not room on a golf course for both of them. An arborist offers tips for convincing decision-makers of the need for and benefits of tree removal.
Reasons for golf course tree removal October 18, 2018 A longtime superintendent outlines factors that can necessitate tree removal, helpful for communicating with stakeholders about the often tough topic of eliminating trees.
Tree care: In good company August 2016 Looking for outside help for managing and maintaining the trees on your golf course? Intent on tackling the task in-house? Here’s what to consider.