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About Mike Richardson, Ph.D.

Mike Richardson, Ph.D., is a professor of turfgrass science at the University of Arkansas.

Posts by Mike Richardson, Ph.D.

Late-fall wetting agent application and ultradwarf bermudagrass winter survival Posted on 24 Oct 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Experts share findings such as treatment, experimental design and more from research trials. Read more»

Super Science: Looking back on 2021 Posted on 30 Dec 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Take a look back at all of the best turfgrass research from some experts that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2021. Read more»

Covers to increase winter soil temperatures on ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens Posted on 19 Jan 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers look into and describe how covers can increase winter soil temperatures on ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens. Read more»

What putting green firmness measurements actually tell us Posted on 05 Jun 2019 in the Research categories.

Firmness is an important attribute of championship greens, affecting both playability and durability of the putting surface. However, firmness can be interpreted and managed in various ways. Underlying factors often Read more»

Winter bermudagrass overseeding: Does it hurt or help? Posted on 14 May 2018 in the Featured & Research categories.

Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is the choice for golf course fairways and tees in the South and in the Transition Zone because it tolerates close mowing (less than 3/4 inch) and Read more»

Spring bulbs add color to dormant warm-season turf Posted on 26 Mar 2018 in the Research categories.

Warm-season turfgrasses in the Transition Zone can go dormant for up to six months of the year. Early-spring bulbs add color to dormant lawns, yet their persistence in the turfgrass Read more»

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