Calcite formation in soils can cause problems with infiltration and permeability. This problem can be exacerbated by a variety of factors, including poor irrigation water quality and prolonged periods of drought or abnormally dry weather conditions. A common test to determine whether a soil contains calcium carbonate is a “Fizz” test. During this test, a […]
Much has been written about how to conserve water in turf and landscape situations. And well it should. Water is our most precious resource. We can’t live without it, and we need to do all that we can to conserve it and preserve it, both in terms of quantity and quality. So far however, most […]
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Don’t look now but we’re half-way through February. And for those who overseeded this winter, that means just one thing: transition back to warm season turf is right around the corner. However, going from the green of a cool season grass to the green of a warm season grass isn’t always easy or smooth. The […]
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This summer has been a rough one for many golf courses in the United States (pun intended). Pervasive heat and prolonged dry spells are wreaking havoc with courses across the country. According to the US Drought Monitor, nearly 80% of the continental US currently faces drier-than-normal conditions. During these dog days of summer, Superintendents often […]
Video courtesy of PACE Turf The wonderful video above from the folks at Pace Turf highlights one of the ways to conduct a “knockout trial,” also occasionally referred to as a “plywood trial.” In this kind of trial, random plots on greens or fairways are covered with tarp or plywood before a certain treatment product […]
