EQUIPMENT OPTIONS: Mulch spreaders
Take a look at some of the latest models of mulch spreaders available, and brush up on mulching basics. For more information, use the circle numbers provided...
How To: Map pest infestations
Efficiency and effectiveness is important in any business, including turf management operations. When you think of pest management in turf, you know that...
PRODUCT PARADE
Equipment RUBBER-TRACKED LOADER ASV introduces the RC-50 to their line of equipment to compete directly with skid-steers. The RC-50 is the exact same...
CHEMICAL UPDATE: TURFGRASS INSECTICIDES
This is the second segment of Grounds Maintenance's Chemical Update series. Revised each year to provide a current and comprehensive guide to pesticides...
Are you prepared to lose your OP shield?
CHANGE best describes the turfgrass industry during the past 20 years, as well as what we can expect for it in the future. This is especially true as...
Keeping mole crickets in check
Of all the pest challenges facing turf, the soil insect pests can be the most challenging to diagnose and treat. There are a number of reasons for this...
Does your equipment suffer from MDD?
Have you ever heard comments such as, Why should I check to see how the unit runs or what's needed? I get paid whether my equipment is running or not!...
Playing the infield
Caring for turf can be a challenge even under normal conditions. Factor in heavy use and time constraints, and it becomes even more challenging. Add to...
Controlling deer ticks
Considering the large amount of press given to mosquitoes and West Nile virus in recent years, it may surprise you to know that when it comes to public...
Managing nuisance ants on golf courses
Ants can be a real nuisance on golf courses when their nesting and mound-building occur in high profile areas. Ant mounds disrupt the smoothness and uniformity...
Pesticide tolerances
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates each pesticide thoroughly to make sure it will not endanger the health of humans or the environment....
WEED CONTROL
Herbicide technology has revolutionized our ability to manage a variety of common turfgrass weeds. However, these granular, powder and liquid marvels...
Breaking the rules
Consider the gardens and landscapes that inspire you the ones you think of when someone asks you which are the most remarkable you've ever seen. It is...
PRODUCT PARADE
Equipment Accessories PORTABLE RAMP The is a device that allows any lawn tractor to drive onto curbs to mow the grass on the medians with a lawn tractor...
RESEARCHING MAINTENANCE
Not a fruit lover Is there a chemical that will suppress the flowering of black walnuts to keep them from fruiting in the fall? via the Internet Try ethephon....
Communication for superintendents
Human interaction is complex and can be difficult to understand. This is largely due to the fact that each individual possesses unique values, beliefs...
SHORT CUTS
Terrorists give pesticides a bad name In recent attacks, Palestinian suicide bombers may have laced their bombs with chemicals, possibly pesticides, according...
The best defense is a good offense
My weed science professor in college once told the class that according to one estimate, controlling weeds consumed more human energy and time worldwide...
10 Steps to Prepare for a Down Economy
Recessions, or periods of reduced cash flow, are not singular monolithic events that affect all industries and all parts of the country equally....
Broadleaf weed warfare
A common misconception is that weeds are the reason for a weakened turfgrass stand. Generally, it is the other way around: weeds are the result of weakened...
Algae crusty foes for golf greens
Surface algal crusts are a long-standing problem in turfgrass management. Management practices such as reducing irrigation water, improving drainage and...
CHEMICAL UPDATE: TURFGRASS HERBICIDES
Here's the first segment of Grounds Maintenance's Chemical Update series. Each year, we revise the Updates to bring you a current and complete guide to...
RESEARCH UPDATE: SCIENTISTS RESOLVE SALTY PROBLEM
Scientists from the University of California at Davis and the University of Toronto have used genetic engineering to create a true salt-tolerant tomato...
Equipment that wins the job
As a landscaper, it's likely that you rely heavily on word of mouth to obtain new business. Sure, you may run an advertisement now and then, perhaps even...
HOW TO: Forecast pest problems
Ever notice how some pests occur consistently and cause problems every year, while others are more sporadic? Sometimes the more sporadic pests are the...
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