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Timely Turfgrass Management Tips For Sports Field Managers

Algae in Turf
Environmental conditions are favorable right now for algae to develop on low density turf
Unsightly Flower Stalks
Jouvenile perennial ryegrass is trying to flower, leading to unsightly and stalky looking turf
Using Compost on Athletic Fields
Some thoughts on using compost as a soil amendment or topdressing on athletic fields
Knotweed Germinating on Fields
Bare soil on athletic fields offers an opportunity for weeds like knotweed and crabgrass to encroach
Cultivar Selection: Spring Green-up
Choosing cultivars with a short winter dormancy period is crucial for spring sports.
April Showers & Baseball
High School Baseball kicks off this week - on soggy fields!
Preemergence Herbicides & Overseeding of Turfgrass
As the end of March approaches, it is time to plan for field renovation & weed control. There are a couple of ways to do both.
Playing Surface Pests
There was a young athlete that tripped on a hill, that buried the mole, that ate the worm...
Spring'll be here before we know it
It's winter - the grass should be dormant, but there's signs of life....
Field Safety Checklists
With the advent of Jarod's Law, IPM Certification and an increase in field expectations, turf managers may want to start recording field conditions

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