Author: Gerald Leo Miller

Two-panel turfgrass disease graphic. Left image shows circular brown patch damage on a closely mowed putting green. Right image is a close-up of tall fescue leaves displaying brown patch lesions with dark, scalloped margins; a key is included for size reference. Summary message: Brown patch disease has become active due to favorable warm, humid weather conditions.

July 7, 2026: Summer Sequels

Summer sequel of heat approaches; rainfall chances lessen perhaps furthering flash drought symptoms; brown patch awakens; dollar spot severity heightens; Curious about dollar spot recovery? Join us at Field Day on July 21. Weather After a fairly mild month of...
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Irrigation - Stark differences between golf and lawn A. Golf putting greens are planted on a “big pot” filled with sand and pea gravel. B. Conversely, home lawns are planted on little topsoil and mostly subsoil with fine pore space.

April 13, 2026: Spring Marching into Madness

Spring well ahead of schedule; the madness of spring irrigation on lawns; soilborne diseases on putting greens over winter; status of dollar spot and soilborne disease prevention on golf greens.                     ...
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