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USGA – Northeast Update – Warm-Season Grasses for Warm Seasons
As temperatures rise, the thought of transitioning areas to warm-season grasses resurfaces on Course Consulting Service visits. This is an annual conversation that will likely occur from now until temperatures start to cool again. If you are thinking about utilizing warm-season grasses, now is a good time to experiment – especially on par-3 tees, practice […]
USGA – West Update – Plan Your Summer Fairway Aeration Program
A study in New Zealand concluded that, “Beneficial effects of the twice yearly high pressure water injection cultivation and deep-tine cultivation treatments on soil physical properties and root growth were either extremely short-lived, or not yet apparent.” The study demonstrated the benefits of aeration, but also determined these benefits were only temporary. Multiple forms of […]
USGA Update – Southeast Region – Cool, Beautiful Weather Is A Welcome Reprieve
As many golf course superintendents navigate maintaining their golf course with staffing or budget reductions, the recent cool weather has slowed warm-season turf growth and helped many remain on top of mowing. Here are several observations and considerations regarding this cool weather and its impact on golf courses in the Southeast: The nice weather and […]
USGA – West Update – Sign of the Tines
March, April and May are prime months for aeration. Air and soil temperatures are rising. Growing conditions are optimal for many of the cool-season turfgrasses grown in the West, and rain showers occur often enough that you have a great recipe for quick recovery after aeration. In recent discussions with superintendents in the Pacific Northwest, […]