Did you know that the wet/dry cycle which starts when the weather fluctuates between drought and periods of heavy rainfall is one of the main contributory factors to localised dry... read more →
James Bledge is at the helm of Royal Liverpool Golf Course's efforts to prepare the course for the 151st Open, and he's using modern tools and practices to prepare and... read more →
Now is the perfect time to see Fusarium patch, also known as Microdochium patch, on close mown fine turf surfaces. In the UK it is the most common disease of... read more →
Ever wondered how courses in the U.K. and U.S. compare? We took a little trip to find out and learn more about how our European friends survived an awful summer.... read more →
Water management is a year-round concern that should be controlled to maximise the growing environment and to avoid turf injury. During autumn and winter, soil moisture consistency, uniformity and stability... read more →
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... read more →
Without doubt it has been a demanding year for turf managers throughout the UK and Europe. Maintaining high quality turf surfaces under the extreme weather pressures has been incredibly challenging.... read more →
How we helped Darren Crowther diagnose his issues and chart a course for better agronomy at Houldsworth GC. By Paul Lowe Houldsworth Golf Club, is an 18-hole parkland golf course... read more →
How the least-complicated plan ever helped turn the turf around at a club that needed some love. Here’s Pat Jones’s conversation with Houldsworth GC head greenkeeper Darren Crowther as well... read more →
As we approach the cooler seasons, many turf managers are starting the process of overseeding. For those who choose to overseed, careful planning is needed to maximise seedling germination and... read more →