Dr. James Beard’s Turfgrass Encyclopedia defines thatch “as an intermingled organic layer of dead and living shoots, stems, and roots of grasses that develops between the turf canopy of green ...

A new article explains the biology of white grubs, also known as masked chafers, and discusses options for managing them. White grubs, commonly known as masked chafers, are fat, cream-colored, ...

There are many myths and “wives tales” that are prevalent in the turfgrass industry, and I would like to take this opportunity to debunk a couple of them so that turfgrass managers can avoid wasted ...

This USGA Green Section Collection — assembled to supplement the May 8, 2015 issue of the Green Section Record (vol. 53 issue 9) — Provides useful resources pertaining to turfgrass disease management.

Turfgrass maintenance is a critical component of urban, residential and recreational landscapes. Efficient nutrient management is pivotal in sustaining turfgrass health, enhancing soil structure and ...

White grubs, commonly known as masked chafers, are fat, cream-colored, brown-headed larvae that can be pests of turfgrass. Now gardeners, golf-course owners, and growers who have been battling masked ...

A study on an annual bluegrass putting green suggests that consistent sand applications reduce organic matter by dilution, forming a mat layer that impacts soil and plant health. The findings ...

The golf course superintendent and staff work diligently to provide the best playing conditions possible; however, proper course management today also requires conserving natural resources and ...

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, 2022 fall season has arrived (though it doesn’t feel like it to me), with a blistering start! Eventually, cooler temperatures will appear, and if you’re like me, you ...