| I am groundsman for our local Rugby Union, and have been worried over instructions concerning the mowing of our fields. Some members of the committee insist that the growth should be kept fairly long to protect the ground while I feel that it should be much shorter. Who is correct?
| Walker, C. 1966. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 45: p. 11.
| More | 258261 |
| How could I eradicate moss from my lawns? At present it seems to dominate the turf. I must admit that the lawns have been somewhat neglected over the past year or two
| Walker, C. 1966. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 45: p. 11.
| More | 258262 |
| We have recently laid down a Cotula bowling green but it appears to be over-run with Poa annua. In fact we have wondered whether this will smother the Cotula before it establishes. Could you suggest a treatment? The Cotula itself appears to be healthy
| Walker, C. 1966. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 45: p. 13.
| More | 258263 |
| I have laid down a new lawn in which a few weeds appeared. These were spotted with 2,4-D and the lawn received 3:1 sulphate ammonia and super in one dressing of 3 ozs. per square yard. There are now many dark green strong growing patches, some completely bare parts where the turf has died out, and much of the lawn looks unhealthy. What would you suggest might be the problem?
| Walker, C. 1966. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 45: p. 13.
| More | 258264 |
| I am greenkeeper at our bowling club and suspect that our green is over-acid as it does not appear to respond well to fertilisers. We are using 3:1 sulphate of ammonia and super. How should I proceed to correct this acidity? Our green has been down 30 years
| Walker, C. 1966. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 45: p. 13-14.
| More | 258265 |
| A few years ago I became a greenkeeper at a golf club and now have prospects of becoming head greenkeeper in a year or so. However, I feel that I need to do more study and perhaps get some better qualifications. Could you advise me how I could do this?
| Walker, C. 1966. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 45: p. 14.
| More | 258267 |
| Is there any point in sowing Chewings fescue? In our Club we regularly include it, even at rates up to 4:1 instead of 2:1 with browntop, but seldom see any
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 12.
| More | 258161 |
| Over the past year or so our Cotula greens (Dunedin) have been gradually deteriorating with patches appearing to die off and the soil very flakey. In fact, if plugs are taken out, it appears to come off in layers. We have manured the green with 3:1 sulphate of ammonia and super for quite a long period. Could you suggest what is wrong and how it can be cured?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 12.
| More | 258180 |
| On my home lawns there is quite a lot of moss that makes mowing difficult. The grass content is fair although it could be much thicker. Could you recommend treatment?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 13.
| More | 258181 |
| I am a greenkeeper and am anxious to improve my knowledge and status. Could you advise me how I might do this?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 13-14.
| More | 258182 |
| What are the best times to destroy grasses and weeds? Can coarse grasses be sprayed out of fine turf?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 14.
| More | 258183 |
| We have been using bore water on a number of our golf greens, but lately it has been noticed that the turf is discoloured and rather unthrifty. The bore could be over 400 feet in depth. Is it likely that this water is unsuitable?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 14.
| More | 258184 |
| There is considerable argument in our bowling club over one-way play. Some favour it and as many oppose it. Could you state the arguments in favour?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 40: p. 14.
| More | 258185 |
| Last year our greens were tested for acidity, when they showed figures of pH 4.4 and 4.6. Acting on advice we limed them. The test this year was pH 5.8 and 5.9. Did we overdo the liming?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 39: p. 14.
| More | 258153 |
| My greens have much moss and weed in them at present, and I have been advised to spray to destroy them. Can I mix the mosskiller and the weedicide so as to save work?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 39: p. 14.
| More | 258154 |
| I have a private tennis court rather heavily infested with a shiny, moss-like weed. Is this a form of moss and how can I destroy it?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 39: p. 14-15.
| More | 258155 |
| Very recently my lawn has become quite thin, and on close inspection it seems to have been eaten out. There are quite a lot of web-like casts all over the green. Is this some form of worm or some other pest?
| Walker, C. 1965. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. October. 39: p. 15.
| More | 258156 |
| [Method of soil treatment]
| Anonymous. 1965. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. February. 35: p. 10-12.
| More Keywords | 289561 |
| [Painting material for bowling greens]
| Anonymous. 1965. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. February. 35: p. 12.
| More Keywords | 289555 |
| [Advice on weeds]
| Anonymous. 1965. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. February. 35: p. 12.
| More Keywords | 289562 |
| [Availablity of Cynodon]
| Anonymous. 1965. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. February. 35: p. 12-13.
| More Keywords | 289565 |
| Our golf greens are showing a great deal of moss. Could you recommend treatment, bearing in mind that the turf is rather weak?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 34: p. 8.
| More | 258118 |
| The greens on our golf course range in pH from 4.4 to 4.7. What would be your recommendations for manuring in the coming year?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 34: p. 9.
| More | 258119 |
| My rugby union is desirous of carrying out manurial treatment to provide better turf. We have been advised to use superphosphate and lime, as this appears to be standard local farm practice. Would you advise this, and could you provide us with a season's programme of treatments?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 34: p. 9.
| More | 258120 |
| We are having trouble with clover adn a moss-like weed in our bowling green. Can these be destroyed without damaging the turf?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 34: p. 9-10.
| More | 258121 |
| Our bowling club is considering the purchase of a new roller. Some members want a water ballasted one with which they can consolidate the green. Would you advise on this matter?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 34: p. 10.
| More | 258122 |
| On my lawn there are quite a large number of fine, longish wormcasts which cover a hole in the ground. Around these the turf appears to have died off. Could you tell me what my problem is and what do to [to do]?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. August. 32: p. 10.
| More | 258109 |
| Our bowling greens are showing a good deal of moss, especially since a wet spell set in some weeks ago. As I am afraid it will smother the turf could you advise me what to do?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. August. 32: p. 10.
| More | 258110 |
| I have recently taken over responsibilities of greens management on my golf course, and am rather green myself. I have been advised by farmer members to use dressings of superphosphate, superphosphate and lime, and blood and bone. Your Newsletters do not recommend such materials, so I would like to know whether they would help
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. August. 32: p. 10.
| More | 258111 |
| As seed supplies are becoming less each year and prices are rising is it likely that the new Cynodon grasses will be available for use?
| Walker, C. 1964. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. August. 32: p. 10.
| More | 258112 |
| My lawn is very weedy and mossy, and I have been advised to dig it up and resow next autumn. The grass that was originally sown seems to be still there but it is rather sparse and spindly. Would you recommend me to do as suggested, or is there a reasonable alternative?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 7.
| More | 258083 |
| We have a mossy type weed growing freely in our golf greens, but unlike moss, it cannot be pulled out easily. There are many small patches and quite a few big areas that seem to be smothering the turf. This weed is difficult to mow, and seem to create small hummocks. What is it, and how can we treat it?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 7.
| More | 258087 |
| Recently we sowed some bare patches on one of our greens, but have been very disappointed with the strike. In fact, only a little browntop has germinated, and apparently no Chewings fescue, although there was twice as much of the fescue to the browntop in the mixture. Could you explain why we got so poor a strike?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 7-8.
| More | 258089 |
| We have recently heard of new grasses that can be used for bowling greens and tennis courts. Would these be of any use on golf greens?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 8.
| More | 258090 |
| In your Newsletters emphasis is frequently placed on the value of using good seed. How can a Sports Club ensure that it gets such a supply?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 8.
| More | 258091 |
| On our golf course on fairly sandy soil north of Auckland we have been advised to plany kikuyu grass on the fairways. Would you consider this a sound practice, as some of us regard it as risky in view of the aggressive nature of this grass?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 8-9.
| More | 258093 |
| I have several bags of fertiliser, or rather part bags; and, while I know that some contain sulphate of ammonia, and others potash, I cannot now distinguish one from the other. Is there any easy way?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 9.
| More | 258095 |
| My lawn is fairly weedy. When should I spray and what should I use?
| Walker, C. 1963. N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture Newsletter. December. 28: p. 9.
| More | 258096 |
| In your opinion when should D.D.T. be applied for grass-grub control? Is D.D.T. super a suitable form for use on greens?
| Walker, C. 1963. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 24: p. 13.
| More Keywords | 253735 |
| About a year ago my Bowling Club received advice to correct acidity, spray for weed control, and renovate by oversowing. Today, the greens are still in poor condition and give the impression that the treatments advocated were faulty. Could you account for this?
| Walker, C. 1963. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 24: p. 14.
| More Keywords | 253736 |
| Last year our golf greens were heavily infested with Onehunga weed. We sprayed and got quite good control but are afraid it will come back. Could you advise us how to deal with this problem?
| Walker, C. 1963. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 24: p. 14.
| More Keywords | 253737 |
| Could you advise me what quantity of seed to use for a lawn, bearing in mind the present high prices?
| Walker, C. 1963. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 24: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253738 |
| I have a lawn that has developed a large number of patches of moss. Some of these seem to have smothered the grass entirely. Is there any treatment I can apply now without having to resow the lawn
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 21: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253636 |
| On our rugby ground we are unable to keep it mown in the off season, and I understand it is quite wrong to allow it to grow a crop for hay or ensilage. Is it satisfactory to graze it, and how should we go about it?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 21: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253637 |
| Some of our golf greens have large bare patches, more particularly on crests. Would you suggest turfing these to get a good cover?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 21: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253638 |
| Last year we had quite a lot of trouble with grassgrub on a number of our golf greens and also in parts of the fairways. At that time we treated these parts with D.D.T. which was mixed with the fertiliser according to your recommendation in an earlier Newsletter. We are rather afraid of further trouble developing, so would like advice as to when further treatments should be given
| Anonymous. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. August. 20: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253624 |
| Can you give us a really effective treatment for mud on our rugby grounds. Every year we have the same problem
| Anonymous. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. August. 20: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253625 |
| There is little doubt that browntop and Chewings fescue, fescue without getting them crowded out by Poa annua. Is there any alternative grasses that we could use, or any method of controlling Poa annua?
| Anonymous. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. August. 20: p. 15.
| More Keywords | 253626 |
| My lawn is in a really bad way. Besides a considerable number of weeds it is also very mossy. There appears to be still a reasonable amount of fine grass, but it is very thin. Should I dig it up and resow, or would you advise other treatment?
| Anonymous. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. August. 20: p. 15-16.
| More Keywords | 253627 |
| On our bowling greens we are having trouble in keeping a good cover of browntop and Chewings fescue. Every year they wear badly and become infested with Poa annua and weeds. What treatment would you advise? Are there any other grasses more suitable?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 19: p. 6.
| More Keywords | 253609 |
| My lawn has suddenly developed quite a lot of moss that did not appear to be there during the summer. Can you suggest treatment?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 19: p. 6.
| More Keywords | 253610 |
| In a recent Newsletter I noted that you recommended 3:1 mixture for racing tracks. On our course the practice has been to use superphosphate or super and lime. Generally speaking this has given a very good cover, although it gets rather soft in wet weather. Would you feel that we should change to the 3:1 mixture?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 19: p. 7.
| More Keywords | 253611 |
| One of our bowling greens, which has been treated with blood and bone for some years, was given a dressing of sulphur last October. About 100 lbs was applied and since then the turf seemed very depressed. What could be the reason for this?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 18: p. 17.
| More Keywords | 253587 |
| In liming greens to correct acidity which is the best form of lime to use?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 18: p. 17.
| More Keywords | 253589 |
| One of our bowling greens had a rather heavy infestation of a tough weed grass that was difficult to mow last spring. Later it turned reddish and subsequently appeared to vanish. What would this be, and how can it be controlled?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 18: p. 18.
| More Keywords | 253590 |
| Our rugby ground gives us much concern every winter. Drainage is fairly good but manurial treatment is limited to an occasional dressing of superphosphate. What treatment would you recommend?
| Walker, C. 1962. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 18: p. 18.
| More Keywords | 253591 |
| On parts of our bowling green moss is rather troublesome. It was sprayed with mosskiller but has become re-infested, as this part of the green is shaded and stays damp. What steps should now be taken?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 7.
| More Keywords | 253533 |
| On our bowling green we have been using bore water for watering purposes, but it is discolouring much of the turf and making it appear somewhat unthrifty. Could you explain why this is so?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 7-8.
| More Keywords | 253537 |
| My lawn has become very open and rough on the surface, even although I have kept it well manured and regularly mown. There are many small heaps like worm casts on the lawn, too. Could you advise me what to do, as it was a very good even lawn a year ago?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253540 |
| My lawn is very weedy and I have been advised to spray it. What should I use and when can it be done?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253542 |
| On our golf greens we are finding that some are becoming very patchy. All the hollows are quite green, but higher parts are very dry and harsh. Could you suggest a remedy?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253545 |
| We had a heavy infestation of Onehunga weed which was sprayed when forming seed. We used M.C.P.4 but the results did not appear very satisfactory. Can you account for this?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253546 |
| Some time ago we had our green tested for acidity and were advised that the figure was pH 4.3. As this did not appear to conform with the state of the turf we had a further test made - this time by the Dept. of Agriculture - and the figure supplied was pH 5.2. Can you account for this discrepancy?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 16: p. 8-9.
| More Keywords | 253549 |
| Every year on our bowling greens we have problems in getting young grass established before cold weather sets in. Probably this is due to the practice of playing right up to the end of April. Is there any treatment that you can recommend that would help us?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 13: p. 9.
| More Keywords | 253337 |
| Do you favour the practice of putting sulphate of ammonia on turf in liquid form?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 13: p. 9.
| More Keywords | 253339 |
| We have great difficulty in getting good soils for topdressing. How should we go about locating these?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 13: p. 9.
| More Keywords | 253340 |
| For some years I have been using sulphate of iron in small quantities in my fertiliser on our golf greens. This was included as a check on moss and worms as well as to improve turf colour. At present these greens are becoming very patchy. In fact, on some the turf is dying out, and on others it is very harsh. Could this be due to the sulphate of iron?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 13: p. 10.
| More Keywords | 253342 |
| Do you recommend the application of repeated dressings of Hormophos on bowling greens as a means of eradicating weeds?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 12: p. 5.
| More Keywords | 253308 |
| We have a cotula green containing some starweed but a lot of pearlwort is now showing up. Can we do anything to get rid of pearlwort without harming the others?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 12: p. 5-6.
| More Keywords | 253309 |
| Our rugby ground becomes very muddy each year, despite the fact that we have good underground drainage. Last year we gave it a dressing of superphosphate and also limed it to improve the position, but it was even worse. Can you suggest any treatment?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 12: p. 6.
| More Keywords | 253310 |
| During a recent dry spell water from a tidal creek was used to water some of our greens. Immediately afterwards our turf showed signs of damage and does not appear to have recovered yet. The water was not actually seawater but it did taste slightly brackish. Would this be dangerous to use and could we do anything to overcome the damage?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 12: p. 6.
| More Keywords | 253311 |
| We have a number of greens on our golf course that are rather heavily infested with clumps of paspalum which are rather too extensive to remove, except by spraying. We propose to destroy all turf by dalapon treatment and then re-sow. How soon after such treatment would it be possible to sow fine turf?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 12: p. 6-7.
| More Keywords | 253313 |
| My lawn is getting very open and I notice thread-like masses of soil like small mounds two or three inches long on the surface. Could you tell me what is the trouble?
| Walker, C. 1961. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. April. 12: p. 7.
| More Keywords | 253314 |
| Our golf greens have patches of densely matted weed, not unlike moss at first glance. It does not seem to be affected by sprays. What is it and how can it be eradicated?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 7.
| More Keywords | 253067 |
| Do you favour spot spraying or general spraying where odd weeds or clover show up in turf?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 7.
| More Keywords | 253068 |
| What is your opinion of paspalum as a grass for golf tees?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 7.
| More Keywords | 253069 |
| Would soil acidification that creates firm conditions on bowling greens and rugby grounds be of any value in giving firmer and faster wickets for cricket?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253070 |
| Assuming that dry weather prevails after spraying, how soon is it safe to cut the grass?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253071 |
| In spite of spraying for Onehunga weed in November and December seed is often carried on to the greens where it germinates in January. Is it safe to spray with M.C.P.4 in January or February without injuring the turf?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253072 |
| Although Onehunga weed has been sprayed at 1 fluid ounce per 100 square yards the results have not been wholly successful. Can you account for this?
| Walker, C. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. December. 10: p. 8.
| More Keywords | 253073 |
| We have a rugby ground which has been leased to a farmer in past years. He has used it for hay crops in the late spring followed by grazing. Would you recommend this course to be continued?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 9: p. 9.
| More Keywords | 253058 |
| I have a newly-renovated lawn which contains many seedling docks that appear to have come in with fresh soil. How can I get rid of them?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 9: p. 10.
| More Keywords | 253059 |
| How can I estimate the amount of water to use for spraying an area?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 9: p. 10.
| More Keywords | 253060 |
| Our greens have shown by test that they are rather acid. Could you suggest a manuring programme as an alternative to the usual 3:1 mixture?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. October. 9: p. 10-11.
| More Keywords | 253061 |
| What are the best grasses for golf tees on country courses in the Bay of Plenty?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 7: p. 5.
| More Keywords | 252970 |
| Is the amount of water used with weedkillers very important?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 7: p. 5.
| More Keywords | 252971 |
| What are the disadvantages of excessive contouring on a golf green?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 7: p. 5.
| More Keywords | 252972 |
| In checking soil acidity, how frequently should this be done?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 7: p. 6.
| More Keywords | 252973 |
| Could some information be given on English Red Fescue?
| Anonymous. 1960. Newsletter of the N.Z. Institute for Turf Culture. June. 7: p. 6.
| More Keywords | 252974 |