Tennessee Turfgrass - June / July 2003

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The Official Publication of the Tennessee Tu r f g r ass A s s o c i a t i o n and the Tennessee Va l l ey Sports Turf Managers A s s o c i a t i o n

Vince Gill Named Recipient of 2003 PGA Distinguished Service Award

ELCOT Golf 20 Tips for a Water Wise Garden Prepare for PDI

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20 Tips for a Water Wise Garden

Grammy Award Winning Artist Vince Gill Named Recipient of 2003 PGA Distinguished Service Award

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D E PA R T M E N T S

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From the President

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Executive Director Speaks

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Associate News

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Associate News

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Turf Talk

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Announcements

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Green Lines

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Index of Advertisers

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FROM THE PRESIDENT DAN STUMP

We’re Going to

Miss You!

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t is with great regret that I must inform the members of the TTA of the departure of our Executive Director, Austin Bendheim.

Austin is leaving us to head back home to be with her family in Virginia. Over the past few months Austin has lost two relatives and another is very sick. Our

deepest sympathies go with her. Over the past two and a half years, Austin has done an outstanding job for the TTA. The 2003 Conference and Trade Show went smoother than ever before, due to Austin’s efforts and communication with all those involved with the conference. Our magazine has improved into something

The Tennessee Turfgrass Association serves its members in the industry through education, promotion and representation.

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Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or Turfgrass Association members, does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services featured in this, past or subsequent issues of this quarterly publication.

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that we all can be proud of. This is because of Austin’s dedication and love of this publication. Was Austin perfect? Maybe not. Who among us is? What matters, is that she was darn good at her job, and I as President of the TTA will truly miss her.

The TTA board is now in the process of making some changes, with respect to the Executive Director’s position. A new job description has been written for the position and an announcement for the position will come in the next month.

Until such time as we are able to hire a replacement, the TTA Board and the three superintendents associations have asked Cindy Ray to cover the day-to-day operations on a part time basis. With her experience, we are confident that Cindy will do an excellent job for us during this interim period. We hope to have a permanent replacement by August.

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The Official Publication of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association and the Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association

Tennessee Turfgrass is the official publication of The Tennessee Turfgrass Association 400 Franklin Road Franklin, Tennessee 37069 (615) 591-8286 tnturfgrassassn@aol.com Published by Leading Edge Communications, LLC P.O. Box 680142 Franklin, Tennessee 37068-0142 (615) 790-3718 Fax (615) 794-4524 Email: info@leadingedgecommunications.com Editors Lynn Ray Jeff Rumph Tom Samples TTA 2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Dick Breedlove Mrs. Monica Lalinde-Cooper Mr. Bill Francis Mr. Roger Frazier Mr. Bob Hogan Mr. Tommy Mittlesteadt Mr. Derek Oglesby Mr. Jeff Skinner Mr. Bobby Stringer Mr. Tim Taylor Mr. Tommy Warden Mr. Scott Wicker TTA ADVISORY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Mr. Jeff Rumph Mr. Lynn Ray Dr. Tom Samples Dr. Dennis Shepard Dr. John Sorochan TTA OFFICERS President Mr. Dan Stump Chickasaw Country Club (901) 325-8320 Vice President Mr. Jeff Case Quail Ridge Golf Course (901) 388-9114 Treasurer Mr. Phil Luckett Brentwood Country Club (615) 370-8054 Executive Director Austin Bendheim Golf House Tennessee (615) 591-8286

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPEAKS

AUSTIN BENDHEIM

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ife is about choices…we have to make them every day. Some of them are easy, and some are not. Some of them are good choices, and some of them are not. Recently it was my turn to make a choice—a life-changing choice.

Family is the most important constant in one’s life.

My family has gone through so much in these past months, and will continue to do so. My experiences are no better or worse than others’. We all have hurdles to leap, obstacles to cross…and ways to succeed in doing so. For me, I need to surround myself with family. To be home is how I have chosen to survive these changes in my life.

But before I leave, I want to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity of working with and for you and your associations. I have been blessed with making many friends during my seven years in Nashville, and I’m proud to say that many of you are among my closest. Being a part of these organizations has given me much pride, and being a part of this industry has been in my blood since 1987…even from afar. I will miss you all and wish only the best for each of you, and for the direction of these associations.

So, for now I say good-bye, but know that I will look back and always feel honored to have been a part of the Tennessee turfgrass industry. Thank you for such a privilege.

God Bless,

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From Left to Right are: Jennifer Morrison, Director of Corporate Services; Steve Nieman, Director, Corporate Sales and Marketing; Patrick Jackson, Director, Client Services; Norm Carl, Principal; Rick Chukas, Principal; and Joe K ennedy, Principal.

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E L C O T G O L F C R E AT E D F R O M E X P E R I E N C E . . .

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or more than a decade, Legends Club of Tennessee management has strived to deliver a consistently high level of service, which has earned acclaim from members, guests and industry peers nationally, and now serves as the foundation for a new company, ELCOT Golf, Inc.

Norm Carl Founded by Norm Carl with partners Rick Chukas and Joe Kennedy, ELCOT Golf provides golf, turfcare and event management services through fullservice management and consulting contracts with public, private and resort clubs across the country.

ELCOT Golf is currently working with facilities in Tennessee and Florida. The company is consulting on renovation and managing golf operations and turfcare maintenance for the 54-hole golf course and practice facilities at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club in Orlando, Fla. ELCOT Golf is also consulting on Bear Trace Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses located throughout Tennessee and providing constr uction and maintenance consulting for the new 18hole golf facility at Fairvue Plantation in Nashville, Tenn.

Carl raised the equity to develop Legends Club in 1990 for Kite/Cupp Legend Golf Development Company, and served as the owner’s representative and investment advisor. Rick Chukas is a former partner with Arthur Andersen

L L P, where he created a practice specialty area dedicated to the golf industry. Joe Kennedy, who has more than 25 years of turfcare management experience, has served as director of golf maintenance at Legends Club since its inception.

The company also has named Steve Nieman as director of corporate sales and m a r keting. Nieman was prev i o u s ly Raycom Sports’ tournament director for the Aerus Electrolux USA Championship hosted by Vince Gill and Amy Grant, the LPGA tournament held at Legends Club from 2000 to 2002.

“We have assembled a highly skilled team with extensive golf management experience and strong business skills,” said Carl. “Our goal is not to become the largest golf and turfcare management company, but to provide a unique perspective on the business of golf and deliver the highest level of client service.

“Each of us shares a passion for the game of golf and a deep respect for its history and tradition,” Carl said. “But, we also share a similar respect for golf as a business operation.”

During the 1990s, the golf industry saw large golf management companies develop their own brands of golf, relative to course style and play. ELCOT Golf will focus on fully developing the unique attributes of each facility or course managed on behalf of its clients, said Carl.

“Our goal is to build the client’s brand, not our own,” Carl said. “By doing so, we inherently enhance the facility’s reputation and, ultimately, its profitability.

“We build the client’s brand by creating optimal playing conditions and providing the highest level of personal service. These are the essential elements of creating a memorable experience for the golfer,” he said.

ELCOT Golf ’s services include fullservice management, as well as offering cons ulting services including developing golf operations protocols and staff ing, business plans, merchandising programs, inventory control, food and beverage operations, facility planning, sales and marketing,

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Joe Kennedy personnel recruitment and placement, and equipment evaluation and sourcing.

The company also provides turfcare s e rvices including constru c t i o n management, ongoing maintenance, and renovation planning and management.

ELCOT Golf manages the day-to-day operations of Legends Club. Legends Club has hosted several national events and received national recognition for its facilities and staff by the Professional Golf Association, the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the United States Golf Association. The company also manages the turfcare research program at the adjacent Little Course at Aspen Grove, which is one of the largest turfgrass facilities in the world with more than 300 different grass types under research. T

ABOUT ELCOT GOLF: ELCOT Golf, Inc. (www.elcotgolf. com) provides golf, resort and country club management and turfcare services on a full-service management or consulting basis to public, private and resort clubs.

ELCOT Golf helps clients redefine the golf experience, and enhance the reputation and profitability of the golf course and club.

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Prepar e for PDI Following are some of the questions GCSAA members are asking about the Professional Development Initiative (PDI), which goes into effect July 1, 2003:

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I understand that as a Class A member I will have to notify GCSAA each time that I earn education or service points on and after J uly 1, 2003. How should I do that?

GCSAA is committed to making this process as simple as possible while ensuring that your information is secure and accurate. As a result, the association has created an online form for you to fill out each time you earn points. For example, if you attend an education meeting at your chapter, your chapter will announce a code number. When you return to your office, logon to GCSAA Online, locate the education affidavit form, enter your member number and the code number and hit the submit button. If you would like to make sure the points register on your record, you will have the ability to look at your personal “transcript” on the Web. You also may print your transcript for your records or to give a copy to your employer.

If you attend a chapter meeting without education or if you complete a project with the local Lions Club, the procedure is still the same. Simply go to the Web site and enter the information with a brief description of the activity in order to earn service points.

When you successfully complete one of GCSAA’s seminars or online courses, education points will be added to your transcript for you.

manually input the information into your record. However, you can verify that your points have been recorded by requesting a transcript to be sent to you when the recording is complete.

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I don’t have a fax machine either.

What now?

Call the GCSAA service center and a form will be mailed to you. Although it will take longer to process your points by mail, your points will be recorded.

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Should I r ecord all of my points the same?

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I don’t have access to the Web. W hat should I do to r ecord my points?

GCSAA will have a special automated telephone number for members to call and request the appropriate form to be faxed to them. Once you have completed the form, similar to the one available online, fax it back to GCSAA. This method will take longer because it requires staff to TENNESSEE TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE VALLEY SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION

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he University of Tennessee Turfgrass Team wishes to extend

thanks to the Tennessee Turfgrass Association and its members for the warm reception in Nashville at your annual meeting. The University of Tennessee is committed to providing world-class research, extension and teaching in our state.

The mission of the Tennessee Turfgrass

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Association is to promote the turfgrass industry in Tennessee through education, scholarship, and research. A unique opportunity is developing to allow turfgrass professionals in Tennessee to accomplish these goals, which are vital to a successful turfgrass industry in partnership with the University of Tennessee.

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price for excellence. Currently, UT does not have a dedicated turfgrass research facility. There are, however, eight acres of prime research ground on the banks of the Tennessee River at the Knoxville Plant Sciences Research Unit that have been land-formed for the turfgrass research plots. The limiting factor in further development of these acres for turfgrass research and teaching is materials to build a premier research facility. The area needs to be irrigated with professional grade pumping equipment and in-ground irrigation supplies. Irrigation is needed to grow quality turfgrass for research purposes.

Secondary to this need is the installation of a USGA specification golf green, which is necessary to adequately support the research and teaching needs of the golf industry in Tennessee. Together these items will benefit turf professionals in Tennessee from knowledge gained from research at this facility.

To make the Tennessee Turfgrass Research Center a reality we need the support of the turfgrass industry in Tennessee. Donations of materials, equipment, and monetary gifts would help the Turfgrass Team deliver education, through extension; scholarship, through teaching; and research, through development of a turfgrass facility.

Donors to the University are permitted to take deductions on federal tax returns to the extent permitted by Treasury Department regulations. The basis for this deduction is that The University of Tennessee is an instrumentality of the State of Tennessee (Section 170 Š (1) of the Internal Revenue Code).

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We sincerely hope that as professionals in the turfgrass industry you will choose to contribute to the development of a research facility that will benefit your chosen profession.

If you have any questions or would like to make a donation of materials or equipment please call Dr. Tom Samples at (865) 974-2595 or Dr. John Sorochan at (865) 974-7420.

To make a monetary gift please send a check made payable to Turfgr ass Gifts account with a letter identifying the donation as an unrestricted gift to: T

Dr. Tom Samples 252 Ellington Bldg.

2431 Center Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 tsamples@utk.edu

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Dr. John Sor ochan 252 Ellington Bldg.

2431 Center Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 sorochan@utk.edu

T U R F TA L K

By Colleen Tocci, Aquatrols

ANSWER:

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alt related problems in turf have been a factor for some time in many

parts of the country. They are, however, becoming more of an occurrence in geographic areas that may not have been affected in the past. While some “salts” are essential nutrients to plants, high levels of salts can become detrimental to plant growth. When evaporation is greater than rainfall or irrigation amounts, salt levels build up in the soil. Salts also build up in soils because of the use of poor drainage, a high water table or poor quality water.

Poor water quality can result from natural salts in wells, use of effluent water or salt water intrusion.

Nationwide water conservation efforts have increased the need for golf courses to turn to non-potable water for irrigation— particularly wastewater (effluent, recycled or grey water).

Increased use of effluent water sources has resulted in a greater potential for salt management problems—presenting a new challenge for many turf managers.

What Should I Look F or?

There are three types of salt affected soils. They are saline, sodic and saline-sodic soils. A saline soil has a high enough level of soluble salts to affect plant growth. Typically you will see a white 16

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crusty appearance at the surface of the soil, a burned leaf or stunted growth of grass. These symptoms, however, are not always visible. In this soil type, the salts attract water, making less water available to the plant causing salt induced plant water stress(physiological drought). Shoot and plant tissue damage may occur as well as plant nutrient deficiencies.

Sodic soils are high in exchangeable sodium and appear hard and lumpy when they are dry. Water infiltration, especially in finer textured soils, is usually poor. In addition, pH levels are usually high in these soils and plant nutrition imbalances may occur. Poor soil penetration can result which inhibits water movement through the soil.

The third type of salt affected soil is saline-sodic. As noted by the name, these soils exhibit a high level of salt and exchangeable sodium. This is a frequent condition seen in turfgrass management. Soils of this type may physically appear satisfactory but plant growth may be inhibited. The problems manifest themselves in this soil type in the same way as saline soil—especially in the reduction of water available to the plant.

Saline-Sodic soils suffer all the symptoms of both conditions above and are the hardest to manage. Due to poor water penetration caused by sodium, the ability to leach and manage the high soluble salts is severely reduced. Salt levels can build up rapidly in these soils even if water quality is not extreme. T

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INDUSTRY NEWS Gramm y A war d Winning Ar tist

Vince

G ill Gill

Named Recipient of 2003 PGA Distinguished Ser vice A war d

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ramm y A war d Winning artist Vince Gill , whose passion for golf has evolved into being a key supporter of one of the nation’s premier junior golf programs, has been named recipient of the 2003 PGA Distinguished Service Award.

Gill, 46, will be honored Wednesday, August 13, at 7p.m.(EDT), at The Eastman Theatre in Rochester, N.Y. The ceremony is in conjunction with the 85th PGA Championship, August 14-17, at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester.

The PGA Distinguished Service Award, inaugurated in 1988, honors outstanding Americans who display leadership and humanitarian qualities, including integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the game of golf. It is The PGA of America’s highest honor.

In 1993, Gill founded the Vinny Pro-Celebrity Golf Invitational, which serves as the primary beneficiary for the Tennessee Golf Foundation. The event has generated nearly $3 million for junior golf, providing support and expanding junior golf programs as well as supporting an endowment fund to perpetuate the future of junior golf in Tennessee. In May 2001, the First Tee Facility at Nashville’s Shelby Park was named The VinnyLinks in his honor. The chapter has attracted more than 200 juniors per year. Gill’s support of the Tennessee Golf Foundation also resulted in some 1,300 junior golfers competing annually in 160 events on the Vince Gill Tennessee PGA Junior Tour, one of the country’s finest junior circuits.

“Vince Gill’s love of the game of golf is surpassed only by his love for people,” said PGA of America President M.G. Orender.

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“The game of golf is but one beneficiary of Vince’s genuine concern for the welfare of future generations. Through Vince’s generosity and bond with many PGA Professionals throughout Tennessee, many boys and girls can experience the enjoyment of the game and grasp its character-building values for a lifetime.”

Born in Norman, Okla., Gill began playing golf at age seven— but not before he had first picked up a guitar—a signal for a career that would make him one of the most beloved and prolific country music stars in history. He has won a record 15 Grammy Awards and 18 Country Music Association Awards, including two Entertainer of the Year and four Song of the Year honors, and has sold more than 22 million albums.

Gill began playing competitive golf at age 10 and was breaking 80 by the time he entered junior high school. He once considered a Tour professional career, but committed himself to his other gift—music. From 2000-2002, Gill and his wife, Christian and pop music star Amy Grant, hosted the annual LPGA event in Nashville.

A resident of Nashville, Gill is considered one of the finest celebrity golfers in the country, but prefers not to take exemptions into events that he said would be better used “by a golf professional who is struggling to build his own career.”

Gill plays to a 1 handicap and in 2000 posted a career-best 18hole round of 62 in a member-guest event at GreyStone Golf Club in Dickson, Tennessee.

“It’s amazing and humbling,” said Gill of his being named The PGA Distinguished Service Award winner. “I have looked at the

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GRAM M Y W INN I NG AR TIS T VI N CE G ILL .. . list of those who have won this award and I find it’s scary. I don’t see myself as an ambassador for the game of golf. I’m someone who loves it. What I have tried to do is help others get the opportunity to share in the enjoyment of golf.

“The work of the Tennessee Golf Foundation and the programs it benefits is not to turn out the next Tiger(Woods). I think our goal is turn out people like the next Dick Horton (Tennessee PGA executive director) or the next club professional. I think we are seeing after 10 or 12 years, there are some very positive results of young people in our area making a success in golf. Most of the nationally-ranked women’s golf team at Vanderbilt went through the program and are from Middle Tennessee. I am very pleased that I am able to help as many youngsters as possible.”

Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is a not-for-profit organization composed of more than 27,000 men and women professionals who are dedicated to growing the game of golf. T

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PAST PGA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS: 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Herb Graffis Bob Hope Gerald Ford Gene Sarazen Byron Nelson Arnold Palmer Patty Berg

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Frank Chirkinian George Bush Paul Runyan Bill Dickey Jack Nicklaus Mark McCormack Tim Finchem

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n Friday, April 25th, the first Brandon Vick Memorial Scholarship was awarded at Walter State Community College, Morristown, Tennessee, to Lucas Moody , a second year Turfgrass student.

Moody, 19 of Jefferson City,

Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Moody, became interested in turfgrass after he started working on the crew at Lost Creek Golf Course in New Market, Tennessee, where Mark Sutton is the Superintendent. Moody is now working full time with Ryan Blair at Holston

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Hills in Knoxville as well as being a full time student. Both Mark and Ryan feel Lucas has a bright future in the turfgrass industry.

After graduation from Walter State, Lucas plans to continue his education at the University of Tennessee.

The Brandon Vick Memorial Scholarship was established as a memorial to Brandon Vick, stepson of Joe Hill (ProSource One) and Lisa Hill.

Brandon was enrolled at Walter State to begin classes in the fall of 2002, when he was tragically killed in a car accident on his way to work at Avalon Golf Course in Lenior City the week before classes began.

The Hill family would like to take this opportunity to thank friends, family and the turfgrass industry for their support in helping fund this scholarship. If you would like to make a contribution to this scholarship, please send all donations to:

Brandon Vick Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O Walter State Foundation P.O. Box 1508 Morristown, TN 37816-1508 T

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WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MEMBER OF

T TA The Tennessee Turfgrass Association is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of turfgrass management from all aspects.

Are you searching for new outlets to advertise and promote your business?

TTA offers you a publication with reasonable advertising rates that is distributed regionally and nationally.

Do you have requirements to obtain State pesticide points or continuing educational points for other certification?

TTA offers a wide range of points for pesticide and other certifications through its educational seminars.

Would you or a member of your family like scholarship dollars for higher education?

TTA has developed a scholarship program to assist with the ever rising cost of higher education.

The Tennessee Turfgrass Association is your statewide connection to the Green Industry. If you would like to become a member of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, please contact the headquarters at 400 Franklin Road, Franklin,TN 37069; Phone: (615) 591-8286; Email: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com.

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ppreciating the economic, environmental and psychological benefits of plants is easy. Just imagine a world without them. These assets, and the time and money already invested in landscapes, are reason enough to preserve them.

Group plants according to water requirements to avoid over-or-underwatering.

Use plants that need less water.

Plenty of attractive varieties meet this definition.

Water Wise gardening has advantages of its own: stronger plants, less maintenance, lowered water bills and decreased demand on natural resources. Even in drought-free conditions, these principles make good gardening sense.

Irrigate lawns only when needed. If grass springs back up after you walk on it, it doesn’t need water. Or, let your lawn go dormant; most grasses rebound when rains return.

Water infrequently, deeply, and thoroughly. This stops wasteful runoff and encourages deeper root development. Plants with deep roots develop greater tolerance to dry spells.

Install new plants when reliable rainfall is expected. In many regions, fall is the best time to plant.

Mow higher and less often. Longer leaf surfaces encourage deeper rooting and shade roots. Mowing puts grass under additional stress that requires more water.

Install a drip irrigation system. You’ll save up to 60 percent of the water used by sprinklers.

Build basins around shrubs and trees to limit runoff.

Water plants when the soil is dry, not before.

Move container plants to shady areas. Watering them over the root area of a tree puts excess water to good use.

Mulch to reduce moisture evaporation.

Use a spring-loaded hose spray or hose-end turn-off device.

Fertilize properly—too much stimulates thirsty new growth.

Adjust sprinklers so water reaches lawns and gardens, not pavement.

Pruning keeps plants strong and less water dependent.

Inspect sprinkler systems for leaks.

Prioritize watering. New plants need more frequent watering than established trees and shrubs.

Time your watering. Water early to decrease evaporation. Avoid windy days for the same reason.

Remove weeds. Weeds rob water and nutrients from valuable plants.

Watch the weather. Don’t irrigate if rain is predicted. Skip at least one watering after a good rain. Cut back watering times and frequencies in cool and/or humid weather. T

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P L A N T S : A Valuable Community Resour ce ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

ECONOMIC BENEFITS Landscaping adds an average of 14.8 percent to a home’s value.

Homes with attractive landscaping sell quicker—by as much as five to six weeks.

As home improvements go, landscaping is an excellent investment. Recovery value at selling time can be 100 to 200 percent.

Landscaping enhances property values, which add to the community’s tax base.

Proper placement of shade trees and evergreen windbreaks reduces cooling and heating costs.

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Trees moderate urban “heat islands” created by extensive paved areas. Lawns cool a home at the same rate as a oneton air conditioner. Lawns also trap dust, absorb noise, and provide outdoor living areas for children and adults.

One tree removes 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air every year and releases about 13 pounds of oxygen—enough for a family of four on a daily basis.

Plants reduce noise pollution up to 50 percent.

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Plants control runoff and erosion. They allow soil to absorb water, returning it to aquifers. Decreased runoff means less urban flooding.

Lawns slow the spread of wildfires to homes.

Plants provide food and habitat for wildlife, which contributes to biodiversity and a healthier environment.

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I N D E X O F A DV E RT I S E R S Aquatrols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Bayer Corp. Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Charles Williams & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Cleary Chemical Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Course Doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Covermaster, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Dakota Peat & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 E & S Soil and Peat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Greenville Turf & Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Harrell’s Custom Fertilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover Hunter Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Jen-Hill Construction Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 29 McFall Sod & Seed Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover & 7 Mid Tenn Turf, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover & 22 Oldham Chemicals Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ProSource One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Quail Valley Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover & 19 Regal Chemical Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sigma Organics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Smith Turf & Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Southeastern Turf, L.L.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Super Sod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Syngenta Turf & Ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tamanet USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Tieco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tifsport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Turf Mountain Sod, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Turfgrass America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Winstead Turf Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Wood Bay Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 25

TVSTMA 2003 EVENTS DATE

EVENT

June

High School Field Renovation, Nashville Area - Tennessee Titans

August

Memphis area Seminar and Tour

November

Annual Board Meeting – Chattanooga

ETGCSA 2003 MEETINGS June 23

Location: Windstone CC, Chattanooga. Host: Wes Gilbert.

Speaker: Chris Hartwigger, USGA.

July 15

Location: Cattails @ Meadowview. Host: Roger Frazier.

Speaker: Drs.Sorochan/Samples.

August 11

Location: Black Creek,Chattanooga. Host: Scott Wicker.

Speaker: Dr. Pat Cobb.

October 27

Scholarship & Research Tournament.

Location: Willow Creek GC, Knoxville. Host: Paul Hood.

MTGCSA 2003 MEETINGS DATE

LOCATION

July 21

Champions Run

August 11

Black Creek Club in conjunction with ETGCSA

November 3

Scholarship & Research Tournament at Legends Club

MAGCSA 2003 MEETINGS June 3

TARGET YOUR ADVERTISING AUDIENCE!

Location: Memphis National. Host Superintendent: Brian Pope.

Speaker: Dr. John Sorochan.

September 16 Location: Germantown C.C. Host Superintendent: Bobby Stringer.

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October 6

Scholarship & Research Tournament. Location: Chickasaw C.C. Host Superintendent: Dan Stump.

November 11

Location: Shiloh Falls. Host Superintendent: Robert Davis.

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Yamaha Pro-Super Tournament, October 20th, Hermitage Golf Course

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