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Watering Warm Season Grasses

by Zonica Swanepoel | Oct 16, 2017 | Autumn, Golf, Irrigation, Sportsfield, Spring, Summer

New turf plants require a different approach to irrigation. As the northern regions of New Zealand install ever increasing areas of warm season (C4) turf across sports fields and golf courses, it’s important to look at how irrigation... To access this post, you must...

Why Is Rainfall Better Than Irrigation?

by Zonica Swanepoel | Oct 13, 2017 | Bowls, Cricket, Golf, Irrigation, Racing, Sportsfield, Summer

It’s not always there when you need it, but rainfall typically results in more even soil moisture, greater turf health and improved growth rates. After a significant rain event during a dry summer, many turfgrass practitioners will... To access this post, you must...

Common Practices Can Be Questioned

by Zonica Swanepoel | Oct 13, 2017 | Autumn, Bowls, Cricket, Golf, Irrigation, Racing, Sportsfield, Spring, Summer

When turf managers fully understand how much water the root-zone can store, they may develop the confidence to change from daily to less frequent irrigation. A fundamental principle of irrigation taught to turf management... To access this post, you must purchase...

Tips for Effective Irrigation

by Zonica Swanepoel | Oct 13, 2017 | Autumn, Bowls, Cricket, Golf, Irrigation, Racing, Sportsfield, Spring, Summer

t’s easy to consider water shortages an overseas problem yet New Zealand is not exempt. Those not convinced that water is a precious, increasingly scarce resource in this country need to recall that... To access this post, you must purchase NZSTI Membership - Full...

Using Moisture Meters to Make Informed Decisions

by Zonica Swanepoel | Oct 12, 2017 | Bowls, Cricket, Golf, Irrigation, Racing, Sportsfield, Spring

Gathering more data, then taking the time to understand what it’s telling you about your greens can eliminate the risks of over-watering. Too often the response to a hot, dry day is to fire up the irrigation at night, along with the water budget... To access this post,...

Preparing Turf for Summer Irrigation

by Zonica Swanepoel | Oct 12, 2017 | Bowls, Cricket, Golf, Irrigation, Racing, Sportsfield, Spring

During spring, it’s vital to acclimatise turf to achieve ideal growing conditions and to minimise future problems. The arrival of spring reminds us that we need to make preparations for summer. Once we’ve ensured that the irrigation... To access this post, you must...
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