Author: Megan Svec
Posts by Megan Svec
Healthy Soils Grow Healthy Plants
Basic agronomics are necessary practices to achieve what most customers want in their landscapes, turf areas and nursery/greenhouse crops. Simply managing weeds, pests, diseases and fertility isn’t enough to accomplish what they want. A comprehensive agronomic program is necessary to deliver the quality and performance they want, and are paying for. A complete program includes […]
Water Working for You
A Wetting Agent Benefit Series. Follow along as we explore four key ways wetting agents help improve turf performance, efficiency, and consistency throughout the season. Part 1: Uniform Moisture Published May 29 Not all dry spots are caused by a lack of water. Learn how wetting agents help create more consistent moisture distribution throughout the […]
Preparing for Elite Playing Conditions
Insights, tools, and conversations from the team behind one of golf’s most iconic properties. Turf Zoom with Jonathan Jennings A look inside the agronomic program at Shinnecock Hills with Superintendent Jonathan Jennings. Learn about his approach to water management, and discover how Revolution® has helped support consistency across one of golf’s most demanding environments in […]
Digging Down to the Root with Ken Mauser
We’re digging deep into the world of Aquatrols’ Western Territory Manager, Ken Mauser. Get to know him better below. What is your role at Aquatrols? Western Territory Manager, territory agronomist for California, Arizona and Nevada covering golf, sports turf, landscape and nursery/greenhouse. How long have you been with the company? Since October 1, 1991. Where […]
Revolution at Shinnecock Hills: Insights from Peter Barnaby
By Pat Jones Peter Barnaby is one of the lead assistants at Shinnecock Hills GC and his duties include overseeing the spray program. He’s watched first-hand as the team expanded their use of Revolution beyond putting surfaces to include fairways and all fine turf. What was your previous experience with wetting agents? We only sprayed […]
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Read Our Newsletter – April 2026
Waking Up “Lazy” Turf: Your Tactical Guide to the May Transition
After a winter like the one we just endured, unfortunately “lazy” turf is a frustrating reality. Extended cold, temperature swings, and heavy winter moisture can leave soils compacted, and roots slow to re-engage. The engine is ready to run, but if water, oxygen, and nutrients aren’t moving efficiently through the profile, it can’t fire on all cylinders. Now’s the time to tune the system by opening the soil, restoring movement, […]
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Secret Weapon: The one product to keep in your program right now – Spring Edition
For when conditions are unpredictable and every application has to count. This product quietly earns its place in the tank. It’s not always the top-of-mind product, but it consistently makes everything else perform better. That product is Border 2.0. The Problem Spring is anything but consistent. Wind, shifting conditions, and tight application windows can make even routine sprays more challenging than they […]
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Digging Down to the Root with Greg Lovell
We’re digging deep into the world of Aquatrols’ Eastern Midwest Territory Manager, Greg Lovell. Get to know him better below. What is your role at Aquatrols? I am the Eastern Midwest Territory Manager, and the Strategic Account Manager nationally for SiteOne. I also serve as President of our foundation, The FairWays Foundation. How long have […]
