Hot Tips for This Summer

By Pat O'Brien and Chris Hartwiger, agronomists, Southeast Region
July 29, 2011

Issue: 

High temperature and high humidity make creeping bentgrass survival difficult.   

Solution:  
Both researchers and superintendents have found that reducing mowing frequency to three or four times per week and substituting rolling up to three times per week improves summer survival.

Links: 

Can Putting Greens Be Healthy And Fast? 

Green Speed Takes A Backseat To Turfgrass Health