How to get a reely sharp mower
Reel-type mowers are precision cutting instruments. Proper care and setup will result in a clean cut, whereas improper setup and sharpening will tear...
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Chemicals HERBICIDE PBI/Gordon Corp. announced the addition of Blade Selective Herbicide to their Gordon's Professional Turf and Ornamental product line....
All powerful
Before deciding which mower will best fit your fleet, consider what's at the heart of the matter: the engine. Mower manufacturers frequently offer a selection...
Cut down your overhead with wide-area mowers
One of the most important aspects of commercial mowing success is productivity. In fact, it's a manager's responsibility to figure out how to successfully...
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Biocontrol for termites USDA scientists have identified a bacterium and two fungi species that prey on Formosan termites, the imported pest that wreaks...
Raise 'em RIGHT
As I write this article, the Kansas City metropolitan area has just experienced an ice storm the likes of which the area has never seen. Freezing rain...
Demand for pesticides on the rise
The value of pesticide active ingredients used in the United States is forecasted to rise 4 percent each year to make the total $10.5 billion in 2006....
CHEMICAL UPDATE: ORNAMENTAL PRODUCTS
Ornamentals may not receive the regular chemical applications that you often provide for turf, but pesticides are a critical tool for managing pests that...
Food for turf: Slow-release nitrogen
Synthetic controlled-release fertilizers accounted for nearly 30 percent of all fertilizers applied to U.S. golf courses in 2000. Controlled-release nitrogen...
Spread out
If you're wanting to spread out granular fertilizer, here are some machines that can help ensure you get even distribution quickly and easily. If you...
Economy turning around
The Conference Board reports that the U.S. economy is moving in the direction of an economic recovery. The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected...
How To: Install bulbs
When used correctly in mass and contrast, spring bulbs direct the view of visitors and provide appeal for the owner as well. Find advice on spring bulb installation, planting technique, and post-bloom care here....
Keep profits FLOWING
The design and quality of your ponds build your reputation and get you referrals and additional jobs. Typically 80 percent of our work has come from the...
Managing brown patch in tall fescue
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is widely used in the Transition Zone because it has relatively good drought and heat tolerance and is easy to establish...
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Chemicals ANTIBIOTIC FUNGICIDE Cleary Chemical offers Endorse, the first translaminar antibiotic fungicide available for turf. Endorse attacks turf diseases...
CHEMICAL UPDATE: FERTILIZER/PESTICIDE COMBINATIONS
As an expansion of our Turfgrass Chemical Updates, Grounds Maintenance publishes additional Updates throughout the year. After all, you use more than...
Kansas City on ice
January 29 marked the arrival of an historic ice storm that devastated large portions of the Midwest. One of the hardest hit locales was the Kansas City...
Learning from the past
The philosopher George Santayana penned the famous saying, Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. I'm pretty sure Santayana wasn't...
PRODUCTS IN PRACTICE: The People's Open
Craig Currier knew he had a big job ahead of him when he became golf course superintendent at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York in June 1997....
Choosing the right herbicide formulation
Experts often stress the value of proper weed identification. This makes it possible to determine the best cultural and chemical strategies for control....
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Longhorns in Central Park A sugar maple and a Norway maple in New York's Central Park have been found to be infested with Asian longhorn beetles. These...
Is your company customer service sensitive?
In a quest to increase your sales, you begin a campaign to market your company to as many potential clients as possible. You change into your sales role...
All wet
Localized dry spots (LDS), also called isolated dry spots or hot spots, are common on golf greens, but not limited to high-sand-content turfgrass root...
THE DOS AND DON'TS OF Tank-mixing herbicides and fertilizers
Applicators commonly mix nutrients with herbicides to increase efficiency when spraying turf areas. Unfortunately, the wrong combination can result in...
RESEARCH UPDATE: BATTLING THE INVADERS
It is well-known that sea-going vessels are significant sources of imported, invasive pests. When cargo ships flush their ballast water in port, they...
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