Golf Course Articles

Whether you’re planting cool- or warm-season grass this spring, it’s important to understand the factors that affect germination and growth.

If you manage bentgrass putting greens, weed control is probably creeping its way onto your radar right about now. It’s a good time to prevent weeds before they become a visible problem. In addition to cultural practices, what pre-emergent herbicide options are there?

On the North Carolina coast, warm-season turf aeration is still a couple of months away. But it’s never too early to game-plan for your specific needs.

Typically, wetting agent applications are applied only after dry conditions become evident. However, in order to minimize localized dry spots and improve moisture management, you should condition your soil prior to dry conditions.

ABW, or the annual bluegrass weevil, is one of the most difficult to control pests in turfgrass management. Check out the video/transcript below to learn how can we definitively diagnose an annual bluegrass weevil problem, how to control it, and more. 

As we approach the spring seeding season, we want to inform you of the current seed stock, expected harvest, and impact on price and availability.

Not all types of grass seed germinate at the same rate. Knowing germination times can help you choose the best seed type for your needs.

The last few years have felt like the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day. The growing season is getting later and staying warmer. Spring is slow to warm up, and then we jump straight into 90-degree days.

March brings hope for spring, along with questions about how to help turf recover from winter. Here are a few cultural practices to ensure a smooth transition from one season to the next.