More GolfDom

Although I've posted a bunch of Larry Aylward's articles in the past, he keeps putting out great reviews of our industry's relationship with the environment. Here's the latest batch:

Mining for Molecules
If you were a chemical company that manufactures pesticides for the golf course maintenance industry, how would you approach these tumultuous times?

Rounds for Research
Carolinas GCSA program will auction golf rounds to benefit turfgrass research. This is the definition of a win-win situation.

The World of Water to Come
What will golf course irrigation look like in 2025?

Keep it up Larry.

Colorado WaterWise Council offers up 7 Xeriscape Principles

The Colorado WaterWise Council says Xeriscaping is a combination of seven common-sense gardening principles that conserve water while creating a lush and colorful landscape environment, check out the links to their website below. Although this organization appears to target mostly homes and business, the same principles can be used in planning landscaping at golf courses.

Plan and Design
Practical Turf Areas
Select and Group Plants Appropriately
Improve the Soil
Mulch
Efficient Irrigation
Maintain the Landscape

Here are a few more xeriscaping and efficient irrigation resources courtesy of Colorado WaterWise Council.