Golf Course Articles

It’s time to prepare your irrigation ponds for the spring. There are three key things I…

You could say that fall is the “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” season for fertilizing turf. In early fall, it’s best to apply a fertilizer with slow-release nitrogen to help turf recover from summer. But in late fall, the ideal fertilizer has a high ratio of quick-release nitrogen. Sometimes called “winterizer” fertilizer, this application helps prepare turf for winter. In this blog post, we’ll explore the two characteristics that make it the best fertilizer for the end of fall.

For many superintendents, ‘fall’ means ‘project time.’ Between aerating and taking care of other tasks now…

“Early order” is a dreaded phrase for most after a long season. There are so many…

Fall is upon us, with winter soon to follow. We must take the proper steps to help turf recover from summer stresses and prepare for the winter ahead. Below are some common practices to do just that.

In the southern United States, most areas fall under the humid subtropical umbrella. That means sweltering…

Depending on conditions, dollar spot can be an issue all season long for Superintendents. One of the most critical times to watch out for dollar spot is the fall. If dollar spot issues linger in the fall and are not addressed, problems will most certainly pop up in the spring. 

As we get into mid-November, we often start to think about “putting our bermudagrass to bed”. Preparing this turf for winter means different things for different turf managers.

When turf needs help recovering from summer stress, a bandage isn’t going to cut it. Luckily,…