Greenkeeper International (October1 2006)
Quick Contents:
- Remedying the Effects of Summer Stress
- On the Up
- All Charged and Ready to Go
- The Open Aftermath
- Soil Physical Properties Monitoring Oxygen for Success
- Aeration: Don't let compaction get you down!
- Better Blades
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Remedying the Effects of Summer Stress
As this year's drought progressed, particularly in the south of England, so golf courses suffered. Read more...
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On the Up
Scott MacCallum visits Trevose Golf Club, where the arrival of a big amateur event in 2008 is a tribute to the on-going course work being carried out. Read more...
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All Charged and Ready to Go
Electric utility vehicles are gaining popularity, but they are still regarded as inferior to petrol or diesel power on many courses. James de Havilland discusses. Read more...
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The Open Aftermath
By Melissa Toombs. Read more...
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Soil Physical Properties Monitoring Oxygen for Success
By Dean Piller. During my 20 years as a superintendent, I have faithfully taken soil tests to monitor the chemical and nutritional values of soil on greens, tees and fairways. While this information is critical in making sound management decisions on fertility programs, I recently learned I was overlooking the most important factor in developing management programs for promoting strong, healthy turf. Read more...
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Aeration: Don't let compaction get you down!
"The goal of every turf manager is to produce a healthy, dense sward sustained and supported by a vigorous root system", says Read more...
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Better Blades
How can greenkeepers achieve a high quality course appearance, which is consistent from the first hole to the last, gives an improved green speed and is more profitable? The answer lies in surgically sharp mower blades. Maureen Keepin reports… Read more...
