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[Image: poa]Annual Bluegrass Control on Bermudagrass Greens
Poa infestations are usually combated with herbicides. Several options exist with preemergence herbicides applied in the early fall for Poa control on golf courses that will not be overseeded. However, most of these herbicides are not labeled for golf greens.
[Image: fe]Iron Chlorosis in Lawns
Iron chlorosis results when green chlorophyll in leaf tissue fails to develop properly. Iron chlorosis first develops in new growth and as the condition worsens, leaves appear yellow or almost white.
[Image: Mole Crickets]Bug Biz: Mole Crickets
Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included.
[Image: Red coloring from anthocyanin pigments]Phosphorus Management in Louisiana Turfgrass
Phosphorus (P) is a major essential nutrient in plants and soils, but is often eyed as an element of concern. Following our BMPs for P fertilization should yield adequate growth, color and pest resistance without harmful pressures on our water’s quality.
[Image: ldaf]Horticulture Professional Licenses and Permits
There are several state-regulated horticulture professions and two occupations that require a license or permit in Louisiana.
[Image: irrigate]Tune up Landscape Irrigation
A properly designed and operated irrigation system will ensure that the critical factor of soil moisture will be there to sustain healthy plant growth.
[Image: green]Managing Ultra-dwarf Greens
Most high-end golf courses in Louisiana play on high-speed, dense, ultra-dwarf bermudagrasses like TifEagle, Champion or Mini Verde. These new-generation grasses can be wonderful but unforgiving compared to older grasses like TifDwarf or TifGreen.
[Image: brown patch]Large Patch of Warm-season Turfgrasses
Large patch (formerly called brown patch) is the most common disease of warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. This article decribes the disease and how to manage it.
[Image: seed]Best Buy on Grass Seed
It takes some knowledge and research to select turfgrass species and varieties that are adapted to your site and that will perform well under their intended use and time of planting.
Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet: The Centipede Decline Problem
Centipedegrass is a popular lawn grass in Louisiana. Although centipede is a low-maintenance grass, proper management is still important. This publcation covers factors that contribute to centipede decline: improper plant nutrition, cultural practices, and soil and water conditions.
[Image: turf]Basic Sports Field Maintenance
The turfgrass cover on playing fields definitely affects the play of the game. Field speed, ball roll and safety are all very much related to the turf condition. An attractive field is inspirational to the team and a pleasure to watch play on.
Dealing With Salinity
Soil salts affect turf mostly by withholding moisture from plant tissues. They may also compete for uptake of nutrient ions. Try these suggestions to manage a soil salinity situation.
[Image: sting nematode injury on golf green]Nematode Management in Golf Greens Changing
Managing nematodes in golf greens is quickly going to change over the next two years. The current nematicide that is being use is being phased out.
[Image: disk]Constructing Better Athletic Fields
Whether renovating your field or planting a new one, a good, strong start is the key to success.
[Image: algae]Blue-Green Algae on Greens
With the ever increasing demand for faster, more competitive putting green surfaces, superintendents are finding blue-green algae encroachment on putting greens an all too common theme.
[Image: test]Soil Test in Fall or Winter
Knowing what is in your soil and what it needs is a basic and first step to a good crop and plant health. This off-season time is a good time to get this information and find the products you will require.
[Image: spot]Results are only as good as sample
The chemical analysis of a soil sample has been worked out and calibrated so that the numbers reported mean something useful to the client. However, the results are only as good as the sample is representative of the area and crop’s root zone.
[Image: lawn]Poll Takes Pulse of Home Lawn Care
Consumer Reports magazine released its second annual lawn care poll in the May issue. See the results.
[Image: image]Terrific Turfgrass for Louisiana
Turfgrasses provide functional, economic, recreational, health and safety, environmental and aesthetic benefits to Louisiana.
[Image: ball]Athletic Turf Success
There are several things that will give all athletic fields success in keeping adequate turf cover on the field. Simply put, you must grow grass, avoid wearing it out and don’t have a mud pit.
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