Managing Stress in Turf

October 7th - 1:30 PM

Biography:

Brad Adams, is a landscape specialist for IRROMETER company and former golf course superintendent. Brad has over thirty years experience in golf course and landscape maintenance, irrigation system scheduling and maintenance. He holds a degree in ornamental horticulture. He has served on several HOA member boards as well as the San Diego Chapter of GSSAA. His education and experience combined with a practical approach to the challenges facing landscape managers has made him a valuable resource for many property managers and government agencies throughout California and Nevada. Brad believes that "if you are going to irrigate the plant, why not let the plant be part of the decision."

Course Title: Managing Stress in Turf

Course Description: Brad Adams, landscape specialist for IRROMETER and former golf course superintendent, will present methods of improving large landscape irrigation scheduling efficiency through measuring, monitoring and managing soil moisture trends. Informed managers make better decisions. That?EUR??,,??s a great way to improve stress management! The efficient and beneficial use of irrigation water for golf course and sports fields has become a hot topic recently. Water availability, environmental, and other key issues are top of mind for many superintendents and landscape managers. Proper irrigation scheduling is critical to playability, appearance and plant heath. As managers adjust schedules to meet these demands turf can suffer from stress or over watering.

IRROMETER?EUR??,,??Optimizing Irrigation?EUR??,,??Maximizing conservation?EUR??,,??Worldwide since 1951

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