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Oct 15, 2024 | journalstar.com | John C. Fech

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Where to plant trees and shrubs on the course

Sep 18, 2024 | gcmonline.com | John C. Fech

| Filed to: Trees, landscaping From the golfer’s perspective, a well-placed tree is helpful to gauge distance when hitting an approach shot. Photos by John C. FechHow can something be the best and worst at the same time? If it’s a tree or shrub on a golf course and in a good or bad location, it’s easy.
Small trees are a big deal

Jun 19, 2024 | gcmonline.com | John C. Fech

| Filed to: Trees, landscaping In some cases, large trees cast too much shade, cause damage and/or are in the way of golf play. Often small trees can take their place. Photos by John FechThey say that size doesn’t matter, but when it comes to ornamentals on a golf course, it does. When it comes to choosing, managing and retaining trees on the golf course, small trees are often the best choice.
Tree and ornamental management principles for the golf course

Mar 14, 2024 | gcmonline.com | John C. Fech

| Filed to: Trees, ornamental plants Trees in locations such as these might bring a few complaints from golfers whose ball is on the edge of the fairway. Photos by John FechTrees, tree branches, shrubs and other plants can grow over time to be in the line of sight from tee to green or on approach shots. Others develop surface roots that golfers can trip on and create dull mower blades.
Turf and ornamental weed management principles for the golf course

Mar 13, 2024 | gcmonline.com | John C. Fech

| Filed to: Trees, ornamental plants Trees in locations such as these might bring a few complaints from golfers whose ball is on the edge of the fairway. Photos by John FechTrees, tree branches, shrubs and other plants can grow over time to be in the line of sight from tee to green or on approach shots. Others develop surface roots that golfers can trip on and create dull mower blades.
Managing tree maladies

Dec 12, 2023 | gcmonline.com | John C. Fech |Jonathan Larson

| Filed to: Trees, Disease Caring for trees on a golf course requires a basic understanding of the diseases, pests and other ailments that target them. Adobe Stock photoTree insects, diseases and abiotic influences are sometimes baffling. They often leave us wondering what to do and when to do it.
Assessing Trees For Storm Resilience

Nov 2, 2023 | turfmagazine.com | John C. Fech

By John C. Fech From the October 2023 IssueHealthy trees with good form and branch structure resist storms much better than those that have been neglected or developed defects and maladies over the years.
Fall is for Planting Shrubs

Oct 5, 2023 | grobigred.com | John C. Fech

The phrase “Fall is for Planting” is a common one in the horticultural world and for good reason. In the Midwest, the heat of summer in terms of air temperatures is over, providing gardeners with cool air and less moisture loss from the leaves. Also on the fortunate side, the soil temperatures are still relatively warm, which will help promote new root growth and facilitate establishment of new plants before the onset of winter.
Landscaping to prune your budget

Sep 6, 2023 | gcmonline.com | John C. Fech

| Filed to: landscaping, Budgeting High-priority areas, such as clubhouses, deserve the time, effort and resources when it comes to ornamental plantings because they will deliver a return on investment with golfers and club members. Photos by John FechTrimming, pruning, cutting, thinning … all these horticultural terms and procedures have an analogous application for managing a golf course’s maintenance budget.