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There are 32 articles in this section. Displaying articles 21 to 32

Professional Turf Diaries With Jerry. Pt. 2
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (16 Feb 08 18:00)
Perennial ryegrass can tolerate ethofumesate treatments better than any of the other cool-season grasses. However, rates and frequency of ethofumesate application needed for effective control will depends on usage of the grass. - Read Article

Professional Turf Diaries With Jerry. Pt. 1
Consultancy - 1 comment - By Jerry Spencer (07 Feb 08 6:00)
Poa annua can be one of the most serious weed problems in highly maintained turfgrass. Ethofumesate has been used to control Poa annua; however, the results have been erratic, and ethofumesate is not widely utilized for Poa annua control in turfgrass - Read Article

(Part.4) Managing Turfgrass Using Poor Quality Water
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (09 Dec 07 8:00)
Increasingly a large number of golf courses and other amenity turf areas are using effluent water for irrigation. The result of utilizing this water source is that the effects of excess soluble salts can become apparent on turfgrass areas. As a direct result of this water analysis and periodic monitoring have thus become key components of sound irrigation management. - Read Article

(Part.3) Managing Turfgrass Using Poor Quality Water
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (08 Dec 07 7:00)
Increasingly a large number of golf courses and other amenity turf areas are using effluent water for irrigation. The result of utilizing this water source is that the effects of excess soluble salts can become apparent on turfgrass areas. As a direct result of this water analysis and periodic monitoring have thus become key components of sound irrigation - Read Article

(Part.2) Managing Turfgrass Using Poor Quality Water
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (06 Dec 07 20:50)
Increasingly a large number of golf courses and other amenity turf areas are using effluent water for irrigation. The result of utilizing this water source is that the effects of excess soluble salts can become apparent on turfgrass areas. As a direct result of this water analysis and periodic monitoring have thus become key components of sound irrigation management. - Read Article

(Part.1) Managing Turfgrass Using Poor Quality Water
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (06 Dec 07 20:20)
Increasingly a large number of golf courses and other amenity turf areas are using effluent water for irrigation. The result of utilizing this water source is that the effects of excess soluble salts can become apparent on turfgrass areas. As a direct result of this water analysis and periodic monitoring have thus become key components of sound irrigation management. - Read Article

Adjuvants Part.2
Consultancy - 2 comments - By Jerry Spencer (20 Nov 07 10:40)
Adjuvants make many commonly used pesticides work better. However, with the wide range of these available it is difficult to make an informed decision. A pesticide adjuvant is broadly defined as any substance added to the spray tank, separate from the pesticide formulation that will improve the performance of the pesticide. - Read Article

Adjuvants Part.1
Consultancy - 2 comments - By Jerry Spencer (20 Nov 07 10:30)
Adjuvants make many commonly used pesticides work better. However, with the wide range of these available it is difficult to make an informed decision. A pesticide adjuvant is broadly defined as any substance added to the spray tank, separate from the pesticide formulation that will improve the performance of the pesticide. - Read Article

Soil Aeration
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (06 Nov 07 10:30)
With the widespread use of fertilisers and irrigation more and more it is aeration which has become a major limiting factor to the attainment of optimal growth. - Read Article

Sulfonyl Ureas and Tracking
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (04 Nov 07 9:00)
With all of the registered sulfonyl urea herbicides that are used to control perennial ryegrass or Poa annua in warm-season turf there is a danger of lateral movement or “tracking” occuring and the subsequent injury of neighboring cool-season grasses. - Read Article

Is there a role for Salicylic Acid in Turf?
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (01 Nov 07 10:35)
Similar to a car engine, there are a number of toxic chemical emissions or byproducts of photosystem function that the plant must deal with to remain healthy. - Read Article

Blended fertilizers vs. homogenous granules
Consultancy - By Jerry Spencer (30 Oct 07 20:45)
One of the perpetual debates heard frequently in horticultural circles is whether or not granulated homogenous fertilizers assure a more accurate application of a prescribed rate of nutrients compared to blends of similar analysis - Read Article