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View article: Water use and performance of Kentucky bluegrass influenced by cultivar, irrigation practices, and soil texture
Water use and performance of Kentucky bluegrass influenced by cultivar, irrigation practices, and soil texture Open
The use of drought‐resistant grasses and deficit irrigation practices can reduce irrigation volume without sacrificing lawn quality, but a specific lawn's irrigation requirement may vary by soil texture or irrigation frequency. Two Kentuck…
View article: Shade, height of cut, and plant growth regulator effects on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass putting greens
Shade, height of cut, and plant growth regulator effects on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass putting greens Open
Warm‐season turfgrasses, especially hybrid bermudagrass ( Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers × Cynodon transvaalensis Burtt‐Davy), continue to be widely used on golf course putting greens in tropical and subtropical climates globally and are also …
View article: Return on investment and water savings of add‐on irrigation sensors for bermudagrass lawn irrigation in Northwest Arkansas
Return on investment and water savings of add‐on irrigation sensors for bermudagrass lawn irrigation in Northwest Arkansas Open
Homeowners with automated sprinkler systems water lawns frequently and may be unaware of the volume of water applied in their irrigation programs. Rain sensors (RS) and soil moisture sensors (SMS) may reduce watering by permitting schedule…
View article: Identification of earthworm species in sand‐topdressed hybrid bermudagrass golf tees
Identification of earthworm species in sand‐topdressed hybrid bermudagrass golf tees Open
On golf courses, casting – the egestion of feces – by earthworms on the turfgrass surface can affect playability, growth, and maintenance. The earthworm species responsible for surface casting vary depending on location, climate and weathe…
View article: Dormant Sprigging of Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass
Dormant Sprigging of Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass Open
Many bermudagrass ( Cynodon sp.) and zoysiagrass ( Zoysia sp.) cultivars are not available as seed and are commonly planted vegetatively using sprigs, especially for sod production or in sand-based systems. Sprig planting is typically done…
View article: Flowering Persistence and Pollinator Attraction of Early-spring Bulbs in Warm-season Lawns
Flowering Persistence and Pollinator Attraction of Early-spring Bulbs in Warm-season Lawns Open
Early-spring flowering bulbs can increase biodiversity while adding color to lawns and other grassy areas. However, few studies have investigated whether bulbs can flower and persist in warm-season lawns or provide feeding habitat for poll…