Around the Turf Scene

When choosing fungicides, one needs to take into consideration the possibility of the fungus developing resistance to that particular fungicide. Paying attention to FRAC codes is a must when using fungicides in a program to make sure that you do not promote resistance in your turfgrass.

The season will be coming to a close for many, and this may make you feel anxious to put the events of the season behind you. But while you may like to take this time to unwind, now is the best time to evaluate this year’s problems and search for solutions to prevent them from happening next year. Use this guide of what to plan now to avoid next season’s headaches.

The days are getting shorter, the nights longer and the temperatures are falling. Before we know…

Winterkill is turf loss during the wintertime. Its damage can be found in cool season areas, warm season areas or the transition zone and there are several conditions that cause winterkill: crown hydration, winter desiccation, low-temperature kill, ice sheets, and snow mold. With this in mind, let’s take a look at how to help prevent some causes of winterkill before winter even starts.

As the fall begins fading into early winter, we want to start planning our end-of-the-year mowing schedule.

While most turfgrass managers stop applications of soil surfactants on fine turfgrass areas soon after the summer stress periods end, there are many benefits of making a soil surfactant application in the late fall prior to the ground freezing.

With fall aerification finished for most of us, it’s time to focus on the final step before putting your turf to bed for the season. 

Get your Linemark iGO machine ready for the winter with these simple steps.

On October 17-19, Steel Green Manufacturing will debut at the GIE+EXPO. As an authorized distributor, Advanced Turf is excited to attend the show and follow their activities on social media. We invite you to connect as well!