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The Benefits of Spoon-feeding Nitrogen to Greens
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It is found in the chlorophyll molecule, which is responsible for photosynthesis. Nitrogen also helps to build
The Golf Club at Ravenna – Water Management Protocols for Saving $
Few, if any elements add to the ambiance of a golf course more than a well-maintained stream or pond. But successfully maintaining one or more
Why Silicon is a Must-Have in Turfgrass Maintenance
In the world of turfgrass maintenance, achieving a lush, healthy, and visually appealing lawn is the ultimate goal for homeowners, landscapers, and golf course superintendents
A Comprehensive Guide to Chemical Safety on the Golf Course
Golf courses are known for their lush green grass, well-manicured greens, and beautiful landscaping. However, to maintain such a high level of maintenance, golf courses
Building defenses against summer diseases
We’re now heading into the turf managers busiest, most challenging, but also often most satisfying season …Summer. It can bring long hours, high temperatures, drought,
Achieving heat and disease resistance
A successful golf course superintendent should be cognizant of the abilities and limitations of the members and customers who play their golf course. Joe Kovach
Less hand watering through heat & drought
A successful superintendent learns early on to make the most of what they have. Michael Vessely has done just that at the R. Stuart Dickson
Preparing for summer heat
As we head toward the start of the new summer season there are several factors turfgrass managers need to be prepared for. Combinations of heat,
Fighting drought tolerance, heat stress & wear-and-tear
One of the most powerful endorsements a superintendent can give a product line is bringing it with him when he changes jobs. So it is
Jon Heywood – Preparing to Host the US Mid-Amateur Championship
Join us as we talk to Jon Heywood, Superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, a 27-hole private facility in Briarcliff New York, north of New
Reducing Nitrogen Use
Amenity turfgrass is used in a wide range of facilities such as athletic fields, parks, home lawns and of course golf courses. Numerous grass species
Boosting Plant Health & Resilience Amidst Increased Foot Traffic
Golf had a banner year in 2020. It was the biggest increase in rounds played(60 million) since 1997, when a 21-year-old Tiger Woods won his
How Centennial Golf Club Saves Close to $40k with Aquaritin
On our latest Turf Topics podcast we sat down with Glen Dube, Superintendent at Centennial Golf Club, a 27 hole daily fee facility in Carmel,
Sean Lanphere – Superintendent, Latah Creek GC
We chatted with Sean Lanphere, Superintendent at Latah Creek GC in Spokane WA about his experience in adding Aquritin 19 and Defend to his greens
Golfdom.com Q&A with Aquaritin Turf
In January we sat down with Golfdom in a feature focused around saving Superintendents time, money and labor in their everyday practice. From increasing overall
Bob Dembek Discusses Dealing with Heat Stress
We recently sat down with Bob Dembek, Superintendent at Lexington Golf Course in Lexington Massachusetts to discuss how after 21 years with the course he
Preparing the Course for Spring
As dark winter days start to recede and the annual Turf Trade shows wind down, turfgrass managers start looking forward to the beginning of a new season.
The Wednesday Match Play Podcast
It was a pleasure sitting down with Ricky L. Potts, Jr. for this episode of the Wednesday Match Play podcast presented by Mindful “U”. We
Matt Shafer – Stevens Point Country Club, Wisconsin
Winter in the Midwest poses unique challenges for golf course superintendents. But Matt Shafer is accustomed to dealing with those challenges. Shafer is in charge
Sam Kadi Discusses Saving on Time and Labor
Sam Kadi, Superintendent @ Fairchild-Wheeler Golf Course in Connecticut. Rick Woelfel and Sam Kadi discuss cost savings amidst rising prices and labor shortages. https://youtu.be/HLR4c2BFDi8
Aquaritin in Action at The Broadlands Golf Club
The start of a new golf season is a time of renewal, when all good things are possible. It’s a time for a fresh start.
Non-Pesticidal Control of Microdochium Nivale
Winter is coming! As we head towards winter, one of the major challenges turfgrass managers in temperate climates face is infection by the pathogen Microdochium
Preparing Turfgrass for Winter
As we head into fall, turfgrass managers start thinking about and preparing for the coming problems each winter brings regarding inclement and often hostile environmental
Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell, PA
Tim Kelly knew a good thing when he saw it. So, when he took over as the superintendent at Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell,
The Role of Silicon as a Defense Modulator in Abiotic Stress
The accumulation of Si in leaves is advantageous not only for UV-B irradiation defense, but also for cooling leaves in heat stress conditions. In this
Abiotic Stress in Turfgrass: Main Factors and How to Alleviate
Turfgrass stress is something turf managers must deal with constantly. Maintaining optimum quality playing surfaces requires a high level of management expertise. Numerous cultural practices
An Aquaritin Wastewater Case Study
Transforming Wastewater to High Quality Irrigation Water at the Asian PGA Tour Delhi Golf Club. The Delhi Golf Club (DGC), established in the early 1930’s,
Best Management Practices to Suppress Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a major problem worldwide for many turfgrass managers during the summer period. Like many turfgrass diseases, its causal agent is a fungal pathogen,
Benefits of Silicon
Silicon: Promotes greater photosynthesis, cell wall strength, plant rigidity, root development, water efficiency and enhanced responses to abiotic and biotic stressors. Silicon is present mainly
Nutrients, Our Friends With Benefits
As all sportsturf managers, greenkeepers and groundsmen know, to provide top quality playing surfaces plant nutrition is vital. A balanced nutritional program, tailored to the
Let Us Help You Welcome New Golfers
For the 2022 season, Aquaritin Turf is committed to using a portion of it’s marketing budget to educate new golfers on proper course etiquette. We
Aquaritin In Action Around The World
Gary Player has high praise for the recycling of effluent water on redesigned Delhi Golf Club. In developing nations, Aquaritin products are used as an
10 Reasons Why You Need to Know About Nanoscale Fertilizers
Nanotechnology improves the efficiency of inputs and minimizes losses. Nanomaterials offer a wider specific surface area to fertilizers. In addition, nanomaterials as unique carriers of
Soil surfactants, wetting agents, penetrants, wetters! Different names for the same thing, or are they?
THERE’S MORE TO SURFACTANTS THAN JUST KEEPING YOUR SOIL WET! Soil surfactants, wetting agents, penetrants, wetters! Different names for the same thing, or are they?