by Bill Kreuser | Jul 18, 2025 | Blog
All models are wrong, but some are useful. — British Statistician George E. P. Box This classic quote largely credited to statistician George Box perfectly sums up the challenge of decision-making in turfgrass management. It captures every superintendent’s daily...
by Bill Kreuser | May 19, 2025 | Blog
Most turf managers use soil surfactants – frequently called wetting agents – to improve soil water uniformity and increase irrigation efficiency on sand-based root zones. These types of soils can quickly develop issues of hydrophobicity where organic...
by Bill Kreuser | Feb 27, 2025 | Blog
The turf industry has embraced various technologies to improve irrigation efficiency. Hand-held moisture meters have replaced pocketknives. Mower-mounted sensors help turf managers detect soil moisture variability, while in-ground sensors relentlessly monitor changes...
by Bill Kreuser | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog
Water conservation is a top priority in the golf industry, as superintendents seek innovative ways to maintain high-quality turf while reducing overall irrigation. It is an active area of research and development at GreenKeeper, too. Advances in technology now allow...
by Bill Kreuser | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog
Measuring clipping volume is one of the simplest yet most impactful practices in turfgrass management. This straightforward process provides valuable insights into plant growth, nutrient uptake, and overall turf health. There is no more actionable piece of data for...
