Sports turf managers face the challenge of maintaining a safe and playable turfgrass surface while reducing inputs such as fertilizer and water – it’s no easy task. Surface firmness of athletic fields has received more attention in recent years due to increased awareness and heightened concussion prevention standards. With students returning to school, and resuming play […]
Although the rainfall here and there is welcomed, the changeable mild weather of late has also unfortunately seen a spike in the risk of the foliar blight form of Anthracnose (Colletotrichum cereale). Anthracnose attacks grass plants (normally only Poa annua) when they are under environmental stress. It is triggered by environmental stress, low nutrition and […]
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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 these factors when resources must be saved throughout the golf season, but our goal is to help equip you with the necessary information. Minimizing water […]
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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 when water, either irrigated or from rainfall, can’t get through that top layer? This is most commonly referred to as water repellency. Causes of Water […]
Turf managers in many parts of the country are in the midst of “transition,” the time in turf’s life cycle when it breaks winter dormancy and begins growing again. This is always a tricky time for delivering optimal turf conditions. The challenge can be compounded in areas that have experienced a relatively dry winter. Soils […]
After discussing the available educational conservation tools for turf managers and outlining the importance that native flora play in conservation efforts, it’s time to take a look at how Aquatrols’ research and development teams have made us a leader in water conservation. From Lab Testing to Field Application The process of developing soil surfactants always begins in a […]
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The cold, drying winds of winter months can be damaging to exposed turf and plants, robbing them of essential leaf moisture that they need to survive the season. Water loss in plants normally occurs through the stomatal pores in the leaves. When used to coat the plant leaves, LeafShield restricts the amount of water that […]
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As we head into Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, the overseeding process is beginning for many turf managers. For those who choose to overseed, careful planning and wise investments are needed to promote uniform seed germination, root establishment, and turf growth. The success of an overseeding program is key for fall and winter play and […]
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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 right before you blow out your irrigation system can provide many important turf benefits before the ground freezes in winter, and after the ground thaws […]
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We have all seen damage from water repellency on a golf course, most often in the form of localized dry spots (LDS). However, how often do we truly consider the cause? If the damage from water repellency was caused by an identifiable disease, the industry would be lining up for a treatment. However, many don’t […]
