ACCESSING THE ARCHIVES over four weeks . But four weeks is all we have , so our new tools have to fit this time frame ,” said Braves ’ grounds superintendent Sam Newpher .
Another article in this issue , “ Getting Serious About Annual Bluegrass ,” addressed how golf course superintendents in Idaho were handling Poa annua in Kentucky bluegrass fairways . “ When fairways and greens are overwatered , Poa thrives ,” said Bob Lee , superintendent at Stoneridge Golf Course . “ It ’ s easy to run up a $ 5,000 yearly bill just to treat for Fusarium patch disease . The lush turf also encourages Typhula snow mold disease and , of course , winter dessication .”
An article on “ Springtime First Aid for Bermudagrass ,” stated , “ Late winter arid early spring are especially important times to manage bermudagrass . The ravages of winter weather and use become visible at this time . Quick action is needed to bring the bermudagrass back to health for spring and summer sports .” SFM
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