Tag: golf course superintendents

Business
Irrigation roundup: Rain Bird offers irrigation training classes
All Rain Bird training classes count toward continuing education units from the Irrigation Association, along with some counties and nationwide organizations.
November 2, 2017
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Lawn maintenance
Genetically modified grass appears likely to keep spreading
The grass isn't always greener on the other side when it comes to Scott's Miracle-Gro. Read about it spreading from state to state on Total Landscape Care!
January 10, 2017
Linn County is the self-proclaimed grass seed capitol of the world. Photo: Stephen Kruso/Flickr
Landscaping equipment
Product roundup: Wright to introduce ‘Sport I’ at GIE+EXPO
While Cushman is popular on golf courses, the new line of "Hauler” utility vehicles will appeal to landscapers. Click to read more on the truck-inspired UTV.
August 30, 2016
With a fold-away seat, the new compact mower is equipped for both stand-on and seated operation. Photo: Wright Manufacturing
Business
News roundup: Landscapers lift Toro’s second-quarter earnings
Net sales for Toro’s 2016 second quarter were up 10 million and Ruppert Landscape adds a branch in Texas. Click to read more landscaping news in this roundup.
May 20, 2016
Toro recently introduced versions of its GrandStand stand-on mowers that can be fitted with snow blades. File photo
Business
Deep South Turf Expo coming to Biloxi in October
For years now, Southern sod producers, sports turf managers, lawncare operators and golf course superintendents have had to leave their home turf to attend major conferences and tradeshows specifically for their industry. But no more. The Deep South Turf Expo is scheduled for Oct. 13-15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi. […]
September 23, 2015
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Business
TurfTech Tool Helps Seed Selection Process
WinField has introduced its TurfTech Tool to help turf managers. The TurfTech Tool helps turf managers and golf course superintendents choose the best seed varieties for their sites.
February 6, 2014
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Lawn maintenance
Before the Fall
Winter weeds wither in the presence of two new pre-emergence herbicides. Treating weeds in the fall is one of the best things you can do for turfgrass. Targeting fall-germinating weeds like chickweed, henbit and annual bluegrass with a pre-emergence herbicide is the path of least resistance to a lush lawn next spring.
September 1, 2012
Specticle’s results (left) compared to no pre-emergence treatment
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