As rain returns to many parts of Europe following the summer drought, many turf managers are starting the process of overseeding. For those who choose to overseed, careful planning is needed to maximise seedling germination and establishment as well as grass retention long term. A proven soil surfactant will overcome... read more →
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By Pat Jones | A mid-course career change led Harrison Rutledge to the turf business in his mid-thirties. Now, as an assistant and apprentice superintendent at one of Las Vegas’s iconic golf resorts, he is voraciously continuing to learn agronomy while studying under some terrific turf pros. Here is the... read more →
Jul
27
By Pat Jones | Lack of consistency was an issue for Purgatory Golf Course’s turf. Superintendent Jon Schriner found solutions that worked for both playability and his budget. One big hallmark of agronomic success has always been consistency. The goal is to meet expectations from one hole to the next... read more →
Jul
27
By Pat Jones | We talked with the Ft. Wayne CC superintendent about being part of a father/son superintendent combo, the importance of building a trusted team of advisors, and how industry technologies have been welcome additions to his program in recent years. Brian and His Father Our industry is... read more →
Jul
27
Although a change from the recent blisteringly hot, dry weather is certainly welcomed, changeable milder weather with some rainfall will undoubtedly see a spike in the turfgrass disease Anthracnose foliar blight (Colletotrichum graminicola). Anthracnose typically attacks annual meadow grass plants when they are under stress. It is triggered by environmental... read more →
Jul
26
By Aquatrols | Turf pros in hot spots around Europe and North America are facing some of the harshest conditions in decades. How are they coping with heat and drought in the summer of 2022? We turned to our agronomy experts in the hardest-hit regions for ideas and advice. The... read more →
Jun
16
A few summers ago, Europe experienced a prolonged period of high temperatures that broke many records. By definition, cool season grasses are grass types that thrive in areas with cold winters and relatively hot summers. These grasses grow best when temperatures are between 18 and 27°C. The summer of 2018... read more →
May
18
In our Behind The Drop Q&A series, we bring you brief interviews with some of the minds driving innovation at Aquatrols. We speak to a wide variety of folks who work here at Aquatrols, exploring topics from research, to conservation, to business. Today we are featuring an interview with Ian... read more →
May
18
Being a second-generation superintendent can be hard when your dad is a tough act to follow. That didn't stop Brandon Nolan from excelling in his career and becoming the superintendent of Wisconsin's marvelous Beloit Club. We talked with him about his roots in the business and how he's overcoming the challenges... read more →
May
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By Pat Jones | We love it when superintendents share great ideas on Twitter. We love it even more when they share innovative ideas about using Redox products for success. Here’s the first installment: Joe Hollis at Druid Hills CC in Atlanta. You don’t necessarily think about Druid Hills Country... read more →