Tag: aerification

Another dimension: The Golf Zone

July 19, 2016 By
I appeared live this May on the TV show “Golf Zone” on Fox Sports Ohio. My segment was on golf course coring or aerification, and it consisted of a short video followed by 10 minutes of give and take between ...

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An alternative approach to aerification

December 4, 2015 By and
Turfgrass managers are challenged with determining the right combination of aerification practices throughout the growing season. Soil physical properties change over time due to routine traffic and organic matter accumulation from roots and clippings, as well as natural soil aging. ...

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Silvery thread moss: Know your enemy

October 15, 2015 By
Zane Raudenbush, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist who just completed his Ph.D. at Kansas State University, where he conducted research on silvery thread moss biology and control on putting greens. Raudenbush can be reached at zrod12@gmail.com for more information. Q: ...

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True-Surface: Vibe V vibratory greens rollers

September 15, 2014 By
True-Surface’s Vibe V vibratory greens rollers feature adjustable vibratory action for turf health, speed and consistency, according to the company. It can vibrate in sand topdressing, remove dew and smooth greens after core aerification. The patented True-Surface Vibe V attaches directly to existing triplex mowers. ...

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Managing and controlling fairy rings

June 24, 2014 By
Mike Fidanza, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at the Berks Campus of Penn State University, where he teaches turfgrass management. Fidanza has many years of research and practical experience managing fairy rings. Fidanza can be reached at maf100@psu.edu or on ...

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Tell your turf to ‘chillax’ to cut anthracnose woes

December 9, 2013 By
One of the best ways to keep your turf from succumbing to anthracnose problems is to keep it stress free. You can do the worrying. As the kids might say, turf needs to chillax. Stress factors are a major contributor ...

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