By Dean Piller Dean Piller is the current and only superintendent Cordova Bay has ever had. He struggled with thatch, summertime troubles, and abiotic stress - until he tried a... read more →
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Turfgrass injury and damage is caused by either abiotic or biotic factors. Some examples of abiotic factors or stressors include extreme weather/temperatures, soil compaction, nutrients/light, excess or deficient water, and... read more →
Using a pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds on turf can be considered a “no-brainer” for many superintendents. However, there are some additional steps that can be taken to ensure that... read more →
Spring is in the air; the days are getting longer and when the sun does shine, it’s starting to feel just a little warmer. The natural world is coming back... read more →
Many turfgrass managers cease their soil surfactant (wetting agent) program in the fall when the summer stress period is over. However, late season applications of Zipline and Dispatch Sprayable provide... read more →
As summer turns to autumn one will often hear a greenkeeper refer to their plan to apply a turf hardener to their beloved surfaces. Let us first define the phrase... read more →
As we approach the end of the summer months, it’s time to toughen turf for the cooler seasons. The new and improved Tough Turf Xcel package from Aquatrols enhances turf... read more →
Salt build-up and the subsequent problems associated with that build up can cause multiple problems – from slow and blotchy germination to Rapid Blight. When not addressed prior to overseeding,... read more →
Sports turf managers in Europe have long been aware of the existence of Dollar Spot as a turf grass disease. Until relatively recently the disease was only regarded as being... read more →