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 →
By Tom Valentine & Duncan Stewart-Orris Tom Valentine is an Aquatrols Territory Manager who serves the Northeast area of the United States. Duncan Stewart-Orris is an Aquatrols Terriotry Manager who... 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 →
With the prospect of winter turning to spring, sports turf managers can look forward to the benefits this change of season brings to their playing surfaces. We have experienced milder... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
Most cool-season turfgrass managers stop using soil surfactants for the year in early autumn when the summer stress period is over. However, a late season application of Revolution or Dispatch... read more →
As we head into the dog days of summer, golf course superintendents are facing a number of added challenges. Localized dry spots (LDS) in particular can create major headaches for... read more →
Hydrophobic Soils – Why are we so afraid? The definition of “hydrophobic” can easily be gleaned from its Greek roots; hydro (meaning water) and phobia (meaning fear, or hate). In... read more →
Water is the most abundant and precious naturally-occurring chemical compound on Earth. In both solid and liquid forms, water covers nearly 71% of our planet’s surface and is the most... read more →