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Oct 15, 2024 | 
journalstar.com | John C. Fech
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
gcmonline.com | John C. Fech
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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.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
gcmonline.com | John C. Fech
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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.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
gcmonline.com | John C. Fech
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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.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
gcmonline.com | John C. Fech
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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.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
gcmonline.com | John C. Fech |Jonathan Larson
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
gcmonline.com | John C. Fech
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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.
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May 17, 2023 | 
finegardening.com | John C. Fech
Fans of the 1998 remake of the movie The Parent Trap with Dennis Quaid and Lindsay Lohan probably remember this signature line: “Meredith, do you want the 411, the information, the lowdown on the other women in my dad’s life?” The 411 is important for us all, whether it’s for dating insights or for garden maintenance—such as insects that feed on trees and shrubs, one of which is webworms.
