MTC Turf News - Fall 2017

Fall 2017

What Lies Beneath: Bathymetry and Its Importance to Turf Managers

Planting a Tree

in the Lawn and Landscape

MARYLAND TURFGRASS COUNCIL 303 S. Talbot St. #389 St. Michaels, MD 21663 ExecDir@MDTurfCouncil.com www.mdturfcouncil.org

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2017 Board of Directors PRESIDENT

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Contents • Fall 2017 6 Save the Dates!

January 29 – February 1, 2018, Mid-Atlantic Turfgrass Expo

Departments 6 President’s Message 8 From the MTC Executive Director

10 Cover Story

9 News from UMD

What Lies Beneath: Bathymetry and Its Importance to Turf Managers

17 Index of Advertisers

14 Landscaper’s Corner Planting a Tree in the Lawn and Landscape

18 Calendar of Events

Ben Ellis The Courses at Andrews Joint Base Andrews, MD Cell: 571-340-0122 benjamin.ellis@ aafbgc.com Position Open

TWO-YEAR DIRECTORS

VICE PRESIDENT

Dave Nehila Genesis Turfgrass Fallston, MD Cell: 410-404-0112 dave@genesis turfgrassinc.com

Geoffrey Rinehart National Turf Federation Beltsville, MD Office: 202-245-5956 Cell: 253-592-3528 geoffrey.rhinehart@ ars.usda.gov

SECRETARY Cheryl A. Gaultney Churchville, MD Home: 410-734-0650 Cell: 410-322-8275 sandqueen10@aol.com

Treasurer – Acting

Doug Lechlider Laytonsville Landscaping Laytonsville, MD Cell: 240-372-2788 doug@laytonsville landscaping.com

Les Phelps Les Phelps Lawn Care Linthicum, MD Cell: 443-623-5472 phelpslawncare@ yahoo.com

THREE-YEAR DIRECTORS

Cheryl A. Gaultney Churchville, MD Home: 410-734-0650 Cell: 410-322-8275 sandqueen10@aol.com

Lester Dubs Larchwood Landscape Co. City, State: Unpublished Cell: 443-623-1745 Email: Unpublished

PAST PRESIDENT

Ryan Howard Winters Run Golf Course Northeast, MD Cell: 610-334-3541 rhoward@wintersrun.com

Bill Warpinski Central Sod Farms Centreville, MD Office: 800-866-1387 Cell: 410-320-7791 bill@centralsodmd.com Vernon W. Cooper 303 S. Talbot St., #389 St. Michaels, MD 21663 Cell: 443-742-6618 Office: 410-745-9643 Fax: 410-745-8867 ExecDir@ MDTurfCouncil.com

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Kimberly Bohn Newsom Seed Edgewater, MO Cell: 443-875-5533 kimberly@newsom seed.com

Jamie Roell Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks Millersville, MD Office: 410-222-6250 Cell: 443-370-2582 rproel09@aacounty.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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ONE-YEAR DIRECTORS

Chuck Wilkes Pennington Seed Laurel, MD Cell: 240-319-0043 cwilkes@pennington seed.com

President’s Message

Save the Dates!

A Solid Start to a Great Future!

As

we say farewell to another summer and welcome a new fall — with its cooler weather, football games and tailgate parties — MTC has much to be thankful for.

As mentioned in my Spring president’s letter, we are blessed to have such a dedicated group of board members, and since January, our board meetings have been extremely productive in working to make our organization the best it can be.

Here are some examples of what 2017 has delivered and what 2018 will bring. ** O ur sponsorship throughout the year of pesticide re-certification classes for the state of Maryland. ** T he University of Maryland Turfgrass Field Day on July 12, which was a great educational event.

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** T he University of Maryland Turfgrass Research Golf Tournament Competing for the Angie Cammorata Cup, which was to be held on September 27 unfortunately had to be cancelled due to lack of sufficient sponsors. ** A stronger Mid Atlantic Turfgrass Expo for 2018, working closely with the Virginia Turfgrass Council.

I would like to reiterate — please do not hesitate to contact any members of the board for any questions, assistance or thoughts in making this organization stronger.

Finally, we wish Dr. Kevin Mathias all the best in his retirement, and we thank him for his support and guidance of MTC over the years.

Jamie Roell

2017–2018 MTC President

Mark Your Calendar, and Save These Dates!

Mid-Atlantic Turfgrass Expo (M-A-T-E) January 29 – February 1, 2018 Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Fredericksburg, VA

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From the MTC Executive Director

The Only Guarantee that Turfgrass Specialists in Maryland Can Depend On is

Change!!

My

dad always had a saying: “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 20 minutes and it will change.” This is not only often true of the weather but everything else we deal with. Many businesses deal with the economy, deal with commerce, deal with worries of manufacturing. Being turfgrass professionals, we get to deal with all of these and Mother Nature, too.

Recently, we were all scheduled to enjoy a great day playing golf with our friends and colleagues, followed by a feast of fall blue crabs, which are always delicious. This golf tournament was in honor of one of our founding members and a well-known golf superintendent – Angie Cammorata. However, after 45+ years, when final golfers and sponsor numbers were due to be submitted to

the golf course, we were light on golfers and severely missing sponsors. Since the reason for this function was to raise funds for the University of Maryland turfgrass research, the decision was made that the possibility of losing significant funds was too great, so the tournament was cancelled. For those who had signed up, thank you.

Perhaps it is time after 45+ years to try something else to raise funds for research that we ALL drastically depend upon to keep our businesses on top of the competition.

What would you like to do that would be fun, where you can interact with other turfgrass professionals and we can make the required funds to continue to support the research that supports all of us?

Think it over and share your ideas either by email, or give me or any member of the MTC board of directors a call.

Another major change is our MTC vice president, Geoff Rinehart, being chosen to fill the large shoes of Dr. Kevin Mathias, who after 38 years retired from the IAA at the University. Kevin is going to be hard to replace, BUT I think if anyone can, Geoff is the man for the job.

Keep an eye on where the IAA goes from here.

Remember, the MTC is only as good as we all (YOU and ME) make it.

Get your hotel reservations, and register for the M-A-T-E Conference and Trade Show, January 29 – February 1, 2018. See you there.

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News from UMD

University of Maryland Welcomes Dr. Kevin Mathias Retires Geoff Rinehart, MTC Vice President from the University of Maryland

With contributions from Rob Ballenger, Oral Communication Lecturer, University of Maryland

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fter 38 years of teaching and advising students at the University of Maryland’s Institute of Applied Agriculture, Kevin Mathias, Ph.D., has retired. A retirement reception was held for him on June 8 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center on campus.

During his almost four decades at UMD, Dr. Mathias taught thousands of students and gave nearly 200 presentations at turfgrass conferences and workshops. He helped raise $200,000 for an endowment of the Shields Memorial Golf Tournament, which has funded 113 scholarships for IAA Golf Course, Turfgrass and Sports Turf Management students.

Mathias also prepared more than 30 teams for national Turf Bowl competitions. Over the years, his teams placed consistently in the top ten, including a first-place finish in 2014.

IAA Director Glori Hyman credits Mathias “for single-handedly elevating the reputation of the IAA’s golf/turf program. His success is due to his deep commitment to the students – academically, professionally and personally.” To continue his legacy, a scholarship in Dr. Mathias’ name has been established. •

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elcome to Geoffrey Rinehart, the IAA’s new lecturer and Turfgrass Management advisor, effective July 1, 2017. Rinehart brings 17 years’ experience in the turfgrass and landscape industry, working in various parts of the country.

He earned two bachelor’s degrees from Virginia Tech, one in Crop and Soil Environmental Science with a Turfgrass Management concentration and the second in Horticulture with a Landscape Contracting concentration. He earned his master’s in Turfgrass Science at Michigan State University. After graduating from Michigan State, Geoff spent five and a half years as a research technician at Washington State University, conducting turfgrass science research. He then spent four years coordinating the TacomaPierce County yard-care program.

Most recently, Rinehart served as the coordinator of the Grass Roots Initiative at the U.S. National Arboretum, which includes a 1.3- acre interactive turfgrass exhibit, a website and ongoing homeowner lawn-maintenance workshops in the spring and fall. The exhibit attracts more than 25,000 visitors per year and serves as a hands-on site for professional and homeowner educational programs. •

Under Dr. Mathias’ coaching and leadership, the Terps won both the STMA 2014 Student Challenge as well as the GCSAA 2014 Collegiate Turf Bowl (which included 71 teams). Dr. Mathias is shown below, holding the GCSAA trophy.

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Cover Story

What Lies

Beneath: Bathymetry

and Its Importance to Turf Managers

By Trent Nelson, Aquatic Specialist, SOLitude Lake Management

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ave you ever experienced a dry season where rain was not in the immediate forecast and you were not absolutely certain that your irrigation ponds held enough water to cover you?

As a former assistant golf course superintendent, I remember times when our irrigation lake was extremely low, and our greens could not go one more night without water. I knew that there was a good chance that I’d be hand watering them several times the next day, and each day without rain seemed to require more applied water than the one before.

I knew I would soon be staring at mud in the irrigation lake where water once was.

This is not a situation that any golf course or turf manager wants to find

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himself (or herself) navigating, yet it seems to happen somewhere in the region every year. Along with the tremendous amount of scientific research, management techniques and cutting-edge pesticides that are available to manage turf, there are strategies and tools that are equally important to ensure that ponds are managed properly and are aesthetically pleasing to your guests, but also to maintain their capacity for one of the turf industry’s most important maintenance tasks: irrigation.

How bathymetry can help

If you have ever asked yourself, “What is the actual water-storage capacity in my irrigation pond?” or “I wonder how

much water I have left to use to water my turf?” you are an ideal candidate for bathymetry. Looking below the water surface is very similar to analyzing a soil test report or evaluating the root system of your greens. Once you determine what lies beneath, you can manage the inputs and surrounding environment to maximize the output.

Bathymetry, which is a study of the three-dimensional volume and bottom contours of a waterbody, can reveal a multitude of information about your irrigation pond. If you’ve ever wondered about your pond’s water-storage capacity and how that changes over the years, a bathymetric study can answer your questions and help prepare you for any shortor long-term maintenance that could be needed to keep your pond in working order.

All ponds and lakes have a natural life span that can be cut short by an abundance of sediment buildup, nuisance algae and aquatic vegetation growth, animal activity, poor management or a combination of these factors. Poor bank stabilization, improper buffer management and increased upstream development are the main contributing factors to increased sedimentation. If you observe that your pond’s capacity could possibly be decreasing, a bathymetric study could be an important tool for understanding your situation and being able to properly plan.

A wide array of factors can affect the timing of a bathymetric analysis.

You can begin considering bathymetry once your pond has aged and begins to demonstrate decreased capacity. In areas where on-site or upstream development activities are high, this could literally be within a few years of the pond’s original construction.

To optimally manage a water body, you need to know the surface acreage, water volume and sediment depth. The bathymetry process includes plotting the surface of the water body with GPS technology. Each of the GPS points recorded is correlated to the corresponding depth of the lake or pond at that specific point.

Once all the data is collected, a contour map is developed to reflect the relevant depths of the lake. This map will identify shallow water areas as well as deep pools. The bathymetric map can even

be used to ensure that irrigation pump inlets are located in the deepest water possible. And if they need to be moved, the area for optimal relocation is selected based upon your pond’s map.

The problem of sediment Incoming sediment is one of the biggest problems that any water body faces. Increased sediment buildup directly correlates to a decrease in total water-holding capacity. In addition, a decrease in depth also accelerates evaporation because shallow water experiences a greater increase in water temperature. Many of these areas of sedimentation at inflow points could be easily maintained annually with some fairly inexpensive shore-based removal, based on the data collected with your bathymetric survey.

However, if you do not have good data and act on it, relatively minor problems can become very large and expensive problems to mitigate down the road.

At a time when water is a precious resource, it is important for the turf manager to know the exact holding capacity of an irrigation lake. If there are as-built drawings, topographic maps of the area prior to impoundment or lake design maps available, determining the volume of sediment buildup can easily be completed by using the data from the bathymetric survey. The new bathymetric map will allow you to calculate the current storage capacity, which can be compared with the original capacity and thereby indicate the decrease in overall storage capacity of the lake. This information can also allow you to project forward, using the sedimentation rate derived from this analysis, to predict what will be needed in terms of future dredging so that it can be properly planned and budgeted. If original designs plans are not available, a sediment probing and analysis will be needed to try to determine the amount of sediment present. Sediment probing at predetermined intervals per surface acre of water, all recorded with the same GPS technology as the lake mapping, will allow for the production of a detailed map of sediment depths across the lake bottom. The sediment volume plus the storage capacity from the bathymetric survey equals the total storage capacity available if the sediment is removed.

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This map, modeled from thousands of data points generated by combining GPS and depth measurements, shows the various depths across this golf course pond.

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If bathymetry and sediment analysis reveal that significant sediment accumulation is present, these same maps can be used to develop an action plan. Many nutrient-remediation options are successful in reversing or diminishing the effects of increased sedimentation. Proper bank stabilization, buffer plantings and biological augmentation can all combine to slow and even reduce sediment buildup in some instances.

However, if the maximum sediment storage capacity has been reached, which is the accumulation of sediment appropriate for a given pond before it is unable to perform at its original design function, dredging may be needed to return the water body to its original depth. In an ideal situation, a bathymetric study would reveal areas of concern prior to needing an invasive process such as dredging. It is nearly impossible to look at a water body from above the water surface and properly account for the amount of sediment that will need to be removed, where it can be deposited and how much it will cost. Reputable waterquality management companies will always need the data from a bathymetric study, and possibly sediment probing, to properly assess the situation and make recommendations for returning your irrigation pond back to its original capacity.

You would never begin to spray greens or fertilize the baseball complex without knowing the size of the application area. This is no different than wondering how much water you may or may not have in your irrigation lake. Without the proper mapping information of your waterbody, pondering how much water is in the lake is the only option available.

Just think… with proper bathymetric data, you may never have to wonder how much water you have or don’t have, ever again. •

Trent Nelson is an experienced aquatic specialist with SOLitude Lake Management and former golf course assistant superintendent. He can be reached at www.solitudelake management.com/contact.

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Along with the contour map, the sediment map provides this golf course with important information, such as where concentrations of heavy sediment have accumulated. This information could be extremely valuable for ponds that are also sources for irrigation, ensuring that the irrigation pump is located in an ideal and efficient place.

Landscaper’s Corner

Planting a Tree

in the Lawn and Landscape

By David Sanford, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ornamental Horticulture, and Michael Fidanza, Ph.D., Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences, Penn State University – Berks Campus Remove any twine, tape or tags.

Stake tree only if tree feels unstable.

Secure stakes with wide flexible material such as webbing straps or chainlock ties. Allow for some tree movement.

Carefully remove containers, wrappings, wires and ties from rootball before planting.

Based on a diagram from: www.portlandoregon.gov

Loosen outside roots and unwrap any circling roots.

Apply 3–4" layer of mulch.

Keep 2–3" from tree trunk.

Set base of trunk at or just above ground level.

Create a 5–6" high soil berm to contain water.

Dig a hole at least two times the rootball diameter.

Backfill with existing soil from the hole. Tamp lightly as you fill the hole.

Set the rootball on undisturbed soil to prevent settling.

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Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Heritage River Birch (Betula nigra ‘Heritage’) Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) Winter King Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’) Black Gum, Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa)

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typical residential landscape is host to a diverse group of annual and perennial plants, including turfgrasses, trees, shrubs, ornamentals, and herbaceous perennials. Trees being the most long-lived and having a significant impact on the landscape, typically require the most care in selection and proper planting. There are a series of steps or guidelines, therefore, to carefully consider when planting a tree.

the right tree 1 Select for the right site.

What are the environmental conditions at your planting site? For example: shade; poor drainage and excess soil moisture; well-drained and good soil infiltration; good air movement; sandy, clay or loam soil; or front, side or backyard location?

How big or small a tree do you want? Remember that over time, a tree will grow and reach its mature size. If you want a tree that doesn’t grow taller and wider than 30' in height, like a flowering dogwood, then don’t plant an oak that will grow well beyond that size (Table 1).

on’t forget good 2 Dpre-planting care.

You just purchased your tree, now what? Until it’s planted, keep the tree in a shaded, cool place, and don’t forget to keep the root ball moist. Handle the root ball carefully to avoid any root injury.

anything attached 3 Remove to the tree’s stem.

Remove any labels, wires or string attached to the tree’s stem. This may

seem like common sense, but it’s important not to forget this step. If not, a few years from now, the tree can be girdled due to these restricting materials.

shallow 4 Dandig aasholewidethatas ispossible.

After you have selected the proper tree for the site, and have identified the exact spot the tree will be planted, you can dig the hole. Many times, planting holes are not dug wide enough or are dug too deep.

You first need to determine where the root collar is located (the location of the first root coming forth from the trunk).

The planting hole should be dug no deeper than the distance from the root collar to the bottom of the root ball and in poorly drained sites even slightly less deep. The diameter of the planting hole should be at least twice the diameter of the root ball, and even wider is better, especially in poor soils. It is important that the root ball sits on undisturbed soil, so never dig deeper than necessary.

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A properly selected and planted tree can achieve its full potential.

Example of burlap and wire holding the rootball together.

Example of purchasing a tree in a container.

Watering a newly planted tree is important.

on’t forget to remove D the burlap, plastic pot or wire basket the tree comes packed in.

If the tree is in a container, remove it and examine the root system. If there are spiraling or wrapping roots, these need to be cut to prevent them from causing long-term damage to the tree’s health.

Also look for girdling roots wrapped around the trunk, and these must be removed or they will eventually girdle the tree. If the plant is balled and burlapped, the tree should be placed into the hole with the basket still surrounding the root ball, and then removed. Sometimes it is difficult to remove the wire basket completely. In such situations you need to remove the top couple rows of the basket so they will not interfere with the tree’s root growth. The lower portion of the basket can remain in the hole to protect the root system. Any twine and burlap should be removed from the top portion of the root ball. There are two types of burlap that are commonly used; one is synthetic and will not decompose, so it must be removed from the ball. The natural burlap only needs to be folded

down into the hole. Note: if unsure, use a flame to see if the burlap is synthetic or natural; the synthetic will melt, where the natural will burn to ash.

matter. In this case, add only up to 20% organic matter to the backfill soil.

the tree into the hole, 6 Pandlacebackfill with native soil.

Also, do not cut back the crown of the tree. For the first and second years, trees need to put their energy into developing good roots, so it is best not to fertilize newly planted trees during this time.

High fertility levels during tree establishment will often just stress a tree, as it will stimulate top growth rather than root growth. Also limit any pruning to just correcting structural problems or to

In most situations it is best to backfill with the soil that came out of the planting hole. Roots should readily grow into this backfill and into the surrounding soil during establishment. Only if the soil quality is very poor, and contains high amounts of clay or shale or sand, consider adding some form of organic

fertilize 7 Dforo not 1–2 years.

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removing broken or damaged branches.

Over pruning will stimulate top growth and further stress a newly planted tree.

8 Water.

It is essential that you don’t forget to water the newly planted tree. This may seem like common sense; however, watering newly planted trees is the number one issue when it comes to survival and success. The amount and frequency will depend on the type of tree planted as well as the soil type at the planting location. A container-grown tree will often require more frequent watering than a balled and burlapped tree. Sandy soils will require more frequent watering than heavier clay soils. The tree should be watered at planting and throughout the first growing season up to the time the ground freezes. A minimum of 1" of rain per week is required. When supplemental irrigation is required to meet the tree’s needs, a good rule of thumb is to provide

Good example of proper mulch technique.

2 gallons of water for each inch of trunk diameter measured 6" above the root crown. Water slowly so the water reaches the roots that are 6–12" below ground.

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After watering, probably the most important thing you can do for your newly planted tree is to apply a layer of organic mulch at a depth of 2–4" over the entire tree’s rootzone area. Avoid the “mulch volcanos,” and keep all mulch back and

Do not make these mulch volcanoes!

away from the trunk by a couple of inches. A layer of mulch will reduce soil compaction, keep mowers and trimmers from damaging the trunks and help maintain soil moisture. Additionally a large mulch area will reduce grass competition, which will enable a tree to establish itself faster.

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Trunk wraps should only be used if necessary. Some thin-barked trees may need winter sun protection for the first year. Also if deer rubbing is a problem in the area, utilizing one of the plastic, expanding tree wraps may provide some protection. Most trees do not need staking or support after planting. Staking can interfere with the tree’s normal development if done too tightly and can girdle the trunk if left on too long. If trees are planted on slopes, in windy locations, have poor root systems or have dense leaf canopies, you may need to stake the tree for one year.

In conclusion, selecting the “right tree” for the existing conditions and installing the tree by following proper planting techniques will help you to avoid extensive maintenance issues and serious problems later. The long-term life of a tree is often determined by the proper selection and planting decisions made at the onset and as it settles into its new home. • Source: Kuhns, M. and D. Mooter. 2016.

“Top Tree Planting Rules.” Accessed from this website: http://forestry.usu. edu/htm/city-and-town/tree-planting/ ten-tree-planting-rules

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Index of Advertisers

All States Turfgrass Consultants, LLC ................8 Alliance Material Handling, Inc............................9 www.alliancemat.com

Brouwer Kesmac..............................................13 www.kesmac.com

Buy Sod.................................... Inside Back Cover www.buysod.com

Central Sod Farms of Maryland, Inc..................18 www.centralsodmd.com

Chesapeake Valley Seed.....................................7 www.chesapeakevalleyseed.com

Collins Wharf Sod Farm......................................6 www.collinswharfsod.com

CoverSports USA..............................................16 www.coversports.com

Crop Production Services Professional Products.......................................17 East Coast Sod & Seed.....................................18 www.eastcoastsod.com

Ernst Conservation Seeds.................................17 www.ernstseed.com

Fisher & Son Company Inc..................................3 www.fisherandson.com

Mid-Atlantic STIHL, Inc.......................................5 www.stihldealers.com

Progressive Turf Equipment, Inc.........................7 www.progressiveturfequip.com

Shady Oaks Turf Farm......................................18 www.shadyoaksturffarm.com

Smith Seed Services.........................................18 www.smithseed.com

Summit Hall Turf Farm, Inc................. Back Cover The Turfgrass Group.................Inside Front Cover www.theturfgrassgroup.com MTC Turf News is the Maryland Turfgrass Council magazine. Subscriptions are complimentary to MTC members. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, its staff, its board of directors, MTC Turf News, or its editors. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or their identification as MTC members, does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services featured in any issue of MTC Turf News. Copyright Š 2017 by the Maryland Turfgrass Council. MTC Turf News is published quarterly. Presorted standard postage is paid at Nashville, TN. Printed in the U.S.A. Reprints and Submissions: MTC allows reprinting of material published here. Permission requests should be directed to MTC. We are not responsible for unsolicited freelance manuscripts and photographs. Contact the managing editor for contribution information. Advertising: For advertising rates and insertions, please contact Leading Edge Communications, LLC, 206 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN 37064, (615) 790-3718, Fax (615) 794-4524.

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Calendar of Events

October 18–20

January 16–19, 2018

February 3–8, 2018

LANDSCAPES 2017

STMA Conference and Exhibition

Golf Industry Show

(formerly the PLANET Green Industry Conference) Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY

October 19–20 GIE+Expo — Green Industry Equipment Expo and School of Grounds Management Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY

October 20–23 ASLA – Annual Meeting & Expo (American Society of Landscape Architects) Los Angeles, CA

Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX

January 29 – February 1, 2018

Mid-Atlantic Turfgrass Expo

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX

February 12–15, 2018 TPI International Education Conference & Field Day (Turfgrass Producers Intl.)

Westin LA Paloma Resort Tucson, AZ

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Fredericksburg, VA

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