Archive for August 2016

photo by: Glen Obear

Formation of clay bands in sand putting greens

August 30, 2016 By and
In 2014, we observed thin bands of clay in the sand putting greens of a golf course in Mississippi. These layers resulted in reduced water infiltration, saturated soils and a decline in turfgrass density. The greens, constructed in 2005 following ...

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Photo: DOW

Dow: Gallery specialty herbicide

August 30, 2016 By
Gallery specialty herbicide provides excellent plant tolerance and long-lasting control of more than 95 species of broadleaf weeds in turf and ornamental settings. Gallery SC, the new liquid formulation, is easy to pour and mix. It comes in two convenient ...

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Photos: The Quinta da Marinha Golf Course

Course of the Week: The Quinta da Marinha Golf Course

August 29, 2016 By
The Quinta da Marinha Golf Course, in Cascais, Portugal, has 18 holes with 5.870 meters of pure nature and big challenges. This par 71, designed by Robert Trent Jones, offers fantastic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra Mountains. ...

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Photo: Syngenta

Syngenta: Secure fungicide

August 29, 2016 By
Secure fungicide is a multi-site contact fungicide that provides excellent control of dollar spot, brown patch, leaf spot and other turf diseases. A fall application of Secure will allow turf to go into the winter healthy, and emerge in the ...

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photo courtesy Shawn Askew

A new key to Poa annua seedhead suppression

August 26, 2016 By
Research shows an early application of Proxy (ethephon) provides consistent Poa annua seedhead suppression. Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) seedhead suppression long has been among the more unpredictable turf management objectives faced by superintendents. One challenge is that annual bluegrass is ...

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Avenue South registered for use in California

August 25, 2016 By
PBI-Gordon’s Avenue South broadleaf herbicide for turfgrass is now registered for use in California, and ready to ship. A proprietary formula, Avenue South combines four proven active ingredients to control more than 90 broadleaf weeds, while offering exceptional safety on warm- season ...

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