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
27
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
18
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 →
May
18
By Pat Jones | Southern turf pro Chase Smith faced a serious problem with nematode damage. He found his fix from an unexpected source: a jug of Redox. He tweeted his solution recently and then shared his story with us. Chase Smith is a perfect example of the challenge of... read more →
May
18
By Pat Jones | Jimmy Barker was skeptical about Redox at first, but now he’s a believer. The former super turned sales pro in the Southeast shares what he’s learned about combining it with traditional fertilizer and why Zipline® has become a go-to product for most of his customers at... read more →
May
18
By: Pat Jones | Alec Macindoe is a top course manager in a highly competitive market who values old-school agronomy. But, he hasn’t been afraid to try new technologies to solve age-old issues with soils and nutrition. Alec Macindoe and his father Alec Macindoe’s profile on Twitter notes proudly that... read more →
Mar
30
Let’s discuss nematodes for a minute. Plant parasitic nematodes were once considered a problem that only affected golf courses in the southern United States. Now, however there is increasing concern about these particular nematodes among sports turf managers globally. Sand based rootzones provide an ideal environment for these harmful nematodes.... read more →

