Due to excessive thatch/mat accumulation associated with most newer varieties of bentgrass, superintendents are now seeking new management strategies. Common mechanical practices for removing thatch/mat include core cultivation or aerification, vertical mowing or verticutting. Although effective,...More>>

Basal rot infections in Poa annua first appear during cooler, moist weather conditions, which are typical in late spring or early summer. First signs of infection include irregular patches of orange-to-yellowing turf (also known as "winter anthracnose") in March.More>>

Anthracnose basal rot (ABR) is a serious and common disease of annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass putting greens. This highly destructive disease rapidly became one of the most difficult and challenging management issues for many superintendents.More>>

Bermudagrass is the most commonly grown warm-season turfgrass species in the southeastern United States. The aggressiveness of bermudagrass is attributable to a C-4 carbon assimilation pathway and to rhizomatous and stoloniferous growth habits (Beard, 1973). The ability of bermudagrass to grow...More>>

Turf managers must employ proper watering techniques so that plant roots receive adequate water and nutrients, and so that turf management chemicals are distributed uniformly to derive maximum benefit. The challenge is to ensure this is done in an environmentally responsible way and without wasting...More>>

Good golf green drainage is important for healthy turf and a well-maintained playing surface. With time, drainage systems can fail or become plugged because of improper construction and/or management. Unfortunately, many system maps are either unavailable or incorrectly marked, which makes the...More>>

Until recently, white grub management was fairly straightforward. But in the last two years, we have seen the elimination of registrations of several standard turf insecticides. More than ever, turf managers must ascertain which species of grubs may be present in their turf because management...More>>

Understanding and managing stinging insects is an essential component of recreational safety that is often overlooked until emergencies arise. Each year, over 500,000 people enter the emergency room with allergic reactions to venomous insect stings. Up to 150 people die each year. This article will...More>>

Nutrient cycles have been studied thoroughly in forested and agricultural ecosystems. In contrast, nutrient cycling has received little attention in ornamental landscapes, and the effects of mulch on soil fertility have been largely ignored.More>>

Postemergent crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) control has been primarily limited to organic arsenicals (MSMA, DSMA) in the past.More>>