Goosegrass Takes Prize: Ugliest Turf Weed In 2018

by a3c0657a_admin | Aug 27, 2018 | Turf Tips

It has been a tough growing season, but this is not so unusual in the mid-Atlantic. A cold, windy and wet spring slowed green-up, and for some, was associated with major losses of bermudagrass cover. Hot and dry conditions were followed by deluges of rain, which...

First Heat Wave Leaves Behind A Lot of Damage and Other Emerging Turf Problems

by a3c0657a_admin | Jul 3, 2018 | Turf Tips

Click to read Dr. Pete's Turf Tips: First Heat Wave Leaves Behind A Lot of Damage and Other Emerging Turf Problems: Part 1

Preparing Golf Turf For Predicted Heavy Summer Rain Events

by a3c0657a_admin | Jun 27, 2018 | Golf, Turf Tips

Click to read Dr. Pete's Turf Tips: Preparing Golf Turf For Predicted Heavy Summer Rain Events

Star of Bethlehem and Wild Garlic: Briefly Seen Yet Ever Present

by a3c0657a_admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Turf Tips

April started with an unusual snow storm, followed by incessant high winds and average air temperatures mostly 5-10oF below average.  Longer days with some sun promoted enough growing degree days to stimulate weeds to grow and become...

March Lion Chills Turf Revenue and Operations

by a3c0657a_admin | Mar 28, 2018 | Turf Tips

Timing is everything when it comes to weeds. For most golf courses in our area, there has been way below average play due to lousy weather.  The bottom line has bottomed-out and cash flow is a problem. Some golf courses found enough of a window to...

“Puffy Greens”

by a3c0657a_admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Golf, Turf Tips

Click to read Dr. Pete's Turf Tips: “Puffy Greens”:Sand Dilution Is A Major Part of The Solution!