Fans improve creeping bentgrass greens in the Southeast

Bert McCarty, Ph.D., is a professor of turfgrass science at Clemson University and has conducted research on the impact of fans on creeping bentgrass greens. Bert can be reached at bmccrty@clemson.edu. Q: What are the benefits of fans on creeping bentgrass ...

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Effect of turfgrass management on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

High-quality turf on golf courses is maintained with fertilizer, irrigation and pesticide inputs. As a result, they are perceived as significant contributors to water pollution. Hundreds of courses are located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, where there is a history ...

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Spring triggers growing degree-days in turf

With the arrival of spring, the warmth of the sun is most evident. As temperatures increase, plants and living organisms begin to grow and develop. Temperature is the driving force for all biological activity. One method of using temperature to ...

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Will my putting green turf survive winter?

Jim Skorulski is a USGA Senior Agronomist in the Northeast Region. Jim has made over 2,000 Course Consultation Service visits in over 20 years of service with the USGA. Jim can be reached at jskorulski@usga.org. Q: What has this winter been ...

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