Turfgrass diseases can create many headaches for golf course superintendents, and it is tempting to rely on magic bullets to cure them. However, cultural practices are really the foundation of a turfgrass disease control program.More>>

Soil Reliever aerators give Toro a new product line in an expanding turfgrass maintenance niche.More>>

They might not need to be fast, but they had better be consistent. Whether you manage a par-3, daily-fee track or a possible U.S. Open venue, golfers expect greens to be in harmony with each other.More>>

The presence of perennial Poa biotypes can lead to erratic control and require a program that spans several years.More>>

Aerification is probably the most important cultural practice you can do to enhance and improve a turf stand. But with so many different methods and depths, which is the best for your facility? Before you can answer that question, you first must answer these questionsMore>>

The authors hypothesize that aerifying with different tine entry angles will impact a greater surface area, thereby enhancing water infiltration rates, reducing localized dry spots and enhancing turfgrass quality. They describe their research to determine the effects of tine diameter and entry...More>>

A Canadian study of the effects of core aeration finds that the proper timing of aeration may make a difference to drainage through the rootzone mix. The research also suggested ways to reduce the chance of developing a compaction pan.More>>

Management of anaerobic golf greens has always been a dilemma to golf course superintendents. Anaerobic soils limit the amount of free oxygen available in the rootzone, impede root development and restrain nutrient availability for turf growth.More>>

For superintendents, the sales pitch is becoming increasingly difficult to resist. Imagine a machine that injects 500 to 700 pounds of topdressing per 1,000 square feet of turf - up to 250 percent more than a traditional application.More>>

Here are the latest turf-management updates from the field.More>>