Although the rainfall here and there is welcomed, the changeable mild weather of late has also unfortunately seen a spike in the risk of the foliar blight form of Anthracnose (Colletotrichum cereale). Anthracnose attacks grass plants (normally only Poa annua) when they are under environmental stress. It is triggered by... read more →
Aug
01
Jul
24
Golfers grade superintendents and greenkeepers on turf quality and surface playability. The primary criteria are color, density, uniformity, texture, and firmness. It can be challenging to keep up with all these factors when resources must be saved throughout the golf season, but our goal is to help equip you with... read more →
Jul
10
Implementation of soil surfactants in the golf season is a great way to manage water movement which maintains robust turf health at the top level of the rootzone. What happens when water, either irrigated or from rainfall, can’t get through that top layer? This is most commonly referred to as... read more →
Jun
14
Quick Facts about Providian: Who should use Providian? Turf managers who understand that a healthy plant is the best defense against stress and disease. What is Providian? Providian is an easy to use, balanced, synergistic bio-enhancement package that contains concentrated seaweed extract, multi-source chelated iron and manganese, a custom amino acid package... read more →
Jun
06
Aquatrols – the world’s largest manufacturer of cutting-edge soil surfactants and related technologies – has named Lee Schaber as Agronomic Services Manager. The hire reinforces Aquatrols’ continued commitment to pioneering new methods which advance conservation and health for turf, agriculture, and horticulture. With products applied in more than 40 countries, including... read more →
May
16
Your rootzone is probably in better shape in spring than it will be at any other time during the season – its water reserves are fully charged with snowmelt and/or spring rains, and there is very little instance of overt water repellency. But this doesn’t mean that you should hold off... read more →
May
01
Since 1955, we’ve committed to protecting our most valuable natural resources. In addition to products that help partners make better use of water and other applied inputs, we promote an internal culture of conservation. In recent years, we’ve optimized operations and focused our vision, embracing a corporate and social responsibility... read more →
Apr
16
Turf managers in many parts of the country are in the midst of “transition,” the time in turf’s life cycle when it breaks winter dormancy and begins growing again. This is always a tricky time for delivering optimal turf conditions. The challenge can be compounded in areas that have experienced... read more →
Apr
03
After discussing the available educational conservation tools for turf managers and outlining the importance that native flora play in conservation efforts, it's time to take a look at how Aquatrols' research and development teams have made us a leader in water conservation. From Lab Testing to Field Application The process of developing soil... read more →
Mar
14
In a previous Blog post, we covered the critical role of turf managers in conservation, highlighting available tools including extension programs, online resources, pollinator gardens, and more. Missed it? Read it here. In this post, we’ll share the benefits of using native vs. exotic plants and take a deeper dive into... read more →