Just a decade ago, sand dunes, native plants and wildlife along some of the most popular beaches in the Carolinas were under attack by beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia)– a highly invasive plant nicknamed "beach kudzu." Today, though, the tide has turned thanks to the Beach Vitex Task Force, a unique public-private partnership established to fight the weed.
"It's just a pleasure having all warm-season grasses so that we don't have to worry about heat," said Mangum, Atlanta Athletic Club director of golf courses and grounds. "All we have to worry about is moisture management. If we can avoid rain, we'll be able to dry it out and really firm it up."
Warmer temperatures in California could lead to a substantial statewide expansion of exotic grass populations, according to a new study that catalogued over 400 native and exotic grasses in the state.
"I'm being told it will be ready, barring any further delays and Mother Nature cooperates," AD Garry Nallenweg said. "Looking at the field right now, with half the limestone still to be put down, I kind of shake my head. I'm an educator. I'm deferring to the experts. They know their business. You've just got to trust people and hope they're not misleading you."
The University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day will be held September 15th, 2011, at the East Tennessee Research and Education Center in Knoxville, TN.
As usual the Who is Who of the international sports and leisure industry will come together on all three FSB trade fair days within the framework of the IAKS Congress for an interdisciplinary dialogue.