Tag: drought

Buffalograss can stand the heat, drought

June 1, 2013 By
By Keenan Amundsen, Ph.D. Drought, regulatory restrictions, limited resources, implementation of conscientious efforts to save water, and the appeal of reduced irrigation costs are some of the factors driving the turfgrass industry toward reduced irrigation input. The use of species ...

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Puttin’ Down Roots: Drought injury or bugs?

September 27, 2012 By
By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D. Given the high temperatures and low moisture levels for most of the United States this past summer, drought has been blamed as the primary culprit for turf loss in many fairways and roughs. Although drought stress ...

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Turfgrass and post-drought recovery

September 11, 2012 By
By Jim Novak For most of the country, this year has been one of the driest in decades. Many professionals in the landscape business and those responsible for sports fields or golf courses know all too well that many fairways ...

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Focusing Irrigation on Priority Areas

July 11, 2012 By
In case you missed it, here’s yesterday’s Puttin’ Down Roots, by Karl Danneberger. What do you think? In times of drought, does the rough deserve a drink? Leave us a comment below!  With drought conditions hitting many parts of the ...

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