How soil type affects management
How soil type affects management Water movement. Because soil particles are solid, water obviously cannot move through them. Instead, it must move around...
Designing WATER features
Want to make your golf course more memorable? Just add water.Daydream with me for a minute. Imagine sitting next to a mountain stream. Visualize the exhilarating...
CHEMICAL UPDATE: TURFGRASS INSECTICIDES
This is the second in our series of Chemical Updates, covering turfgrass insecticides. Each year we revise the Updates to provide you with the most up-to-date...
PRODUCT PARADE
Equipment - ELECTRIC SCISSOR LIFTS JLG's large electric scissor lifts have non-marking tires with zero emissions for indoor use and standard automatic...
What does IPM mean to you?
Few grounds-care managers haven't at least heard of integrated pest management, or IPM, as it's familiarly known. But do you know what IPM means?Some...
Grubs on the march
White grubs may be the most damaging turf insect pests in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Japanese beetle grubs alone...
Smoothing out the rough spots
No scalping? No problem. Mowers for rough terrain don't have to be rough on turf.It's not too much to ask for. You want a rotary mower that is comfortable,...
Determine threshold levels for turf pests
It's virtually impossible to eliminate pests. But knowing when to treat can keep their numbers down to an acceptable level.As I sit here looking out the...
Bent out of shape
Weed control in bentgrass is not impossible, but choices are limited and effective management can be difficult.While herbicide technology has led to the...
CHEMICAL UPDATE: TURFGRASS HERBICIDES
Every year brings something new to this industry. Mergers, acquisitions and regulations result in new product lines and new manufacturers. As time progresses,...
Pain in the grass
Grassy weed control in turf can be challenging. You must understand the enemy, what weapons to use and when to time the attack.Now is a good time to develop...
BANNED in the USA
Methyl bromide will soon be gone. What are the alternatives? Methyl bromide has long been the pre-eminent chemical used for preplant fumigation. But it...
PRODUCT PARADE
Supplies sFREEZE-RESISTANT VALVES Haws Corporation offers a freeze-resistant valve for outdoor drinking fountains. The Model 6519FR is designed to prevent...
Consider the alternatives
We receive many calls, letters and e-mails here at Grounds Maintenance, and they reflect a wide range of viewpoints. I once I received a note from an...
RESEARCHING MAINTENANCE
Salt of the earth What effects do de-icing salts have on plants? How can the problem be mitigated? - via the InternetChris Starbuck, woody ornamentals...
Weed wars
Every year, the United States spends billions of dollars fighting the battle against invasive weeds. Invasive plant species, introduced to a region either...
Equipment Options: Utility vehicles
While water and fertilizer make the grass grow, utility vehicles make the work flow on golf courses and large landscape sites. From the first time a golf...
How To: Check for tank mix compatibility
Tank mixing offers flexibility, saves time and may increase pesticide effectiveness. But without checking compatibility, the result may be a nightmare.Tank-mixing...
Take a shot at broadleaf weeds
As we move into the spring of 2001, you will find an increasing number of herbicides available for post-emergence broadleaf weed control. At times, the...
the Ins and Outs of buying online
Simple inquiries can answer your questions and put you at ease with e-business.You've seen it on television, heard it on the radio and read about it in...
Teach divot and ballmark etiquette
Have the golfers at your course stopped minding their manners? No need to consult Emily Post. Here's how to get them back on track.Turf damage caused...
Lurking in the shadows
Both cultural and chemical maintenance is needed to rid turfgrasses of ground ivy and violets.One of the challenges in turf care is maintaining quality...
Hiring across borders
Green-industry businesses are discovering the benefits of hiring immigrant Hispanic employees. But what challenges should your business be prepared for?"They...
Equipment
INDEPENDENT-SUSPENSION MOWERS Ferris Industries has introduced a new line of Ferris mid-mount mowers, ranging from 48 to 72 inches. The new line consists...
Fall into action
Fall is a great time to prepare annual and perennial beds for next year's growing season.For many landscape professionals and grounds managers, autumn...
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