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Key factors affecting nutrient levels and algae growth in stormwater ponds

October 20, 2024 By
This research highlights the need for pond-specific nutrient models for clear and colored water conditions. ...

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Vegetated littoral zones improve water quality and be attractive features. (Photo: Todd Lowe)

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., recaps a study determining best practices for protecting golf course ponds

October 16, 2024 By
Several studies involving a range of scales, from small-plot research to entire watersheds, yielded important results that minimize the extent to which applied pesticides and nutrients run into surface waters on golf courses. ...

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Friends in High Places: Harrison Smith, safety, Minnesota Vikings

October 15, 2024 By
Harrison Smith shares his appreciation for golf course superintendents. ...

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Off the Record: How golf courses can be unexpected havens for threatened turtle species

October 14, 2024 By
Kenna explains how golf courses can be a valuable habitat for turtles. ...

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Thawed soil is better equipped to handle melted snow than frozen soil, making some snow cover on turf beneficial. (Photo: Carey Hofner)

Winter plant protection: Expert tips on safeguarding greens with snow cover

October 13, 2024 By
As superintendents determine how much snow should cover their golf course’s greens this winter, they must first learn which type of snow has fallen. ...

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Golfdom Gallery: October 2024

October 10, 2024 By
See what the Golfdom team has been up to for the last month. ...

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