chips % purrs O F F IC IA L P U B L IC A T IO N O F T H E Founded in POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1936 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION VOLUME 7, NUMBER 3 MAY 2001 THE CHALLENGE OF CARiNG FOR TURF AND TREES AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Erik Dihle, Chief of Horticulture; Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA Arlington National Cemetery, the final roadways, etc. The turf is a cool season mixture of resting place for over 275,000 Americans, is Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues in our older considered by many to be our nation's most burial sections, and in our newer areas tall fescue sacred shrine. Overlooking the Potomac River, now predominates. Common bermuda grass - an Arlington was established in 1802 by the step- unwanted guest — has invaded the grounds and grandson of George Washington and served as is particularly heavy on the cemetery’s southern a Virginia plantation until the outbreak of the slopes. Approximately 14,000 trees dot the Civil War. Arlington changed forever in 1861 when landscape, varying in age from “new in 2000” to long time occupant Robert E. Lee accepted "growing here in 1776.” Shrub and garden beds are command of the Army of Virginia, left Arlington, and found throughout the grounds, but are concentrated in never returned. high-visibility areas such as our visitor center, Tomb of Union troops occupied the plantation’s thousand- the Unknowns, and the presidential gravesites. plus acres and used the mansion as both hospital and We are grateful for the kind words of visitors as headquarters. By 1864 they began to bury their they view our grounds, but I am most attentive to the casualties on the grounds. Throughout the years the occasional concerns raised by next-of-kin and friends of "field of the dead” increased in size, the forested land those buried in Arlington. Their number one concern, in was cleared, "freedm an’s villages” rose and fell, and a word, is "turf,” and the number one factor affecting Arlington became what it is today: An active burial our turf quality is mechanical damage. The damage cemetery honoring both heroes and the common appears in various forms: man (and woman). a. Soil compaction. The backhoes and heavy earth- Today Arlington conducts close to 6,000 funerals movers from 25 funerals a day will do that to you! The annually and performs another 3,000 ceremonies per burials, by the way, are not confined to newer sections year, such as wreathlayings at the Tomb of the of the cemetery, but occur throughout all 522 acres, Unknowns and head-of-state visits. Over five million including old established burial sections. tourists and next-of-kin walk the grounds of Arlington b. Tire and tractor-tread ruts. Soil compaction in its each ye a r— making the cemetery one of the most severest form — see above! visited sites in the Washington area. c. Collapsed or otherwise sunken graves. In its mildest The cemetery is maintained by a staff of jusf over form this creates a ‘corduroy-effect’ as one walks or 100 federal employees and an equal number of rides through a burial section. At its most dramatic, a contracted employees. Historically, grounds care has grave can — literally overnight — turn into a chasm been performed by in-house personnel. But with our several teet deep. current administration and Congress’ renewed focus (Continued on ooae 3) on partnership with the private sector, we are now transferring our most labor-intensive tasks to f i* t& A / l contractors. Most tree care and turf care, and all landscaping will be performed by private companies Writing Mûre Powerful " Help Wanted’ in 2001 - under government specifications and Ads monitoring. Funerals and ceremonies are supported by elite units the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry — "The Old Superintendent Profile - Eric Reed Guard.” The cemetery is comprised of 522 acres of turf Copper & Turf Growfh and developed landscape. In total, Arlington is 637 acres in size — including undeveloped land, President’s Message....... Summer is here and it has come with a vengeance! Just a quick question: Did you imagine you would need to be watering so much in the beginning of May? We had to play a little catch up in that department. Boy, do I feel bad for everyone who aerified that week. Well, it looks as if we are going to catch a break, but frost. For anyone PRESIDENT who has been complaining about the weather in Northeast PA (Like Gene Huelster, Pocono Farms C.C. 570-894-8055 Me!), well guess what, spend a day in South Jersey when it is 55 turfman@ezaccess.net degrees in Tobyhanna. You'll get a renewed appreciation for this area. Ahhhhh the beautiful Poconos. VICE PRESIDENT Darrin M. Batisky, Glen Oak C.C. 570-586-5791 The Southmoore meeting last month was a great success and I dmbatisky@hotmail.com think that all who attended had a great day. Kudos go out to Kelly SECRETARY/TREASURER Kressler and his staff. Mark Eisele, CGCS, C. C. at Woodloch Springs 570-685-2980 eiselemk@ltis.net I also want to give some much-deserved praise to Darrin Batisky and the Editorial Committee. I think Chips & Puffs continues to get DIRECTORS Jason J. Barndt, Berwick G. C. better and better. Good Job! 570-759-6480 grassman72@hotmail.com We also still have two Board positions open. So if you’re interested, Steven Chirip, Egypt Farms, Inc. please contact someone on the board and let them know. Keep in 570-894-3131 mind, it's your association and it needs volunteers to help guide it John Downer, Elkview C.C. along. 570-222-9247 Eric Reed, Valley C.C. Till Next Month, 570-788-4277 barley5@aol.com Gene Huelsfer PAST PRESIDENT Ron Garrison, CGCS, Fox Hill C.C. 570-655-2383 From the Editor’s Desk...... rgarrison@golfsat.net CHIPS & PUHS STAFF The lead article was chosen to honor all that have served our country as we celebrate Memorial Day this month. The article for me EDITOR was of particular interest as I had the honor of visiting Arlington Darrin M. Batisky National Cemetery this spring. If you have the chance to visit I would Managing Editor recommend it. Melinda Wisnosky Editorial Committee So as far as golf we (the PTGA) have had one meeting so far this Ron Garrison, CGCS year and it was successful. Kelly Kressler and his staff at Southmoore Jeff Koch Jim MacLaren did a nice job of readying the course for us. Thank you, Kelly. Eric Reed Yes Gene, I was one of those guys who aerated that week. I PTGA Office RR 1, Box 219 thought it was going to be "hero city”. Aerate, topdress, brush and Harding, PA 19643 fertilize, then wait for the rain to wash everything in. We waited for Phone/Fax: (570] 388-2167 about three weeks for the rain. Well, actually we didn't wait too long as we had to irrigate the day after aeration; and the next day and the n e x t... Well, I guess this type of thing is what keeps all of our jobs interesting. See you at the meetings, Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author a n d /o r person quoted, and may not represent the position of PTGA. Information contained in this publication Darrin Bafisky may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line. (Continued from page 1) Nothing Runs Like A Deere Certainly other factors affect our turf quality: pedestrian traffic, the natural thinning and bunching of certain turf species, weed encroachment (a particular challenge in our mechanically damaged areas), and drought. (No more than 20 TOM BRAGO DALE ANDREW acres of Arlington’s turf contains functional irrigation systems.) Corrective action for poor turf quality follows the commonsense approach followed by most managers. Primary components of our turf care program are as FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT, INC (215) 661 -0390 419 Industriai Drive (800) 875-TURF follows: North Wales, PA 19454 FAX: (215) 661-9161 Web Site: www.finchlnc.com PARTS: (800) 78-DEERE a. Adjust pH levels to maximize nutrient uptake. Up to 200 tons of pelleted dolomitic limestone are applied annually. b. Between 2.75 and 3.00 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet are applied John Fowler annually to all turf areas in three feedings — up to 0.75 lbs. in late May, 1.25 lbs. in Syngenta Professional Products September, and one pound in late fall to build-up carbohydrate reserves. A slow- ^ 4 n Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. release poly and/or sulfur coated material is used in the first two feedings, and an S y n g e M IC I 325 Mill Pond Lane agricultural grade fertilizer— high in phosphorous and potash — is used in late fall. * Oxford, PA 19363 Tel. 610-998-2896 Additional feedings, depending on the visual appearance of turf and lab analysis, Fax 610-998-2987 www.syngenta.com may occur in high-visibility areas. c. Core-aerate all turf areas twice yearly. john.fowler@syngcnta.coin d. Apply liquid broadleaf weed control to all turf in the fall, and again in spring — as needed. Narrowleaf weed control (primarily for crab and goosegrass) occurs on approximately 190 acres in a granular formulation. e. Apply insect and disease control to specific areas — based upon a weekly regimen GOLF CARS INC. LEASING • SALES • SERVICE of monitoring. Usually this will not exceed 20 acres per year. f. Mow high. I still maintain this is the number one form of weed control for cool season PAUL SZYMANSKI SALES 4180 SKYRON DRIVE turf. We specify a mowing height of three inches. At five inches (generally once a BUCKINGHAM, PA 18912-0247 week), it’s mowed again. Each individual headstone is trimmed weekly with a string 215-340-0880 OFFICE • 215-340-1634 FAX trimmer. This keeps quite a large trimming crew busy full-time (!). g. Renovate the poorest 25 acres of turf each year: Apply glyphosate, then dethatch, core aerate, aerate/slit-seed, fertilize, broadcast with additional seed, and drag with a flexible-tine harrow. We begin the sunny areas in late August and the heavily shaded areas are renovated in late winter. h. Particularly severe areas of damage — approximately seventy 3,000 square foot areas per year — are rototilled, leveled, and hydroseeded. i. In addition, we install fresh sod on both new and old gravesites. 60,000 square yards of sod will be laid in 2001. The locations are scattered throughout Arlington's entire acreage, and the sodded gravesites are established through a series of visits from water tank vehicles varying in capacity from 200 to 2,000 gallons. We only purchase sod grown under the Maryland or Virginia sod certification program. A final comment and warning on caring for turf in a cemetery setting — particularly one of Arlington's size (and this is something difficult to convince others of until they experience it firsthand): There are a lot of headstones blocking your path, the terrain can be very rough, and all those funerals can slow you down! Never bid a cemetery job by looking at it on paper! Throw away your usual formulas for estimating labor and equipment! A patch of cemetery turf is not an industrial park, it’s not a school ground, it’s not a golf course. It’s an obstacle course of up to 200,000 headstones; dips, dives, and slopes; and millions of impervious tourists watching what may seem to be never-ending funerals and ceremonies! A regular boom sprayer w on’t apply your chemicals (remember all those headstones), nor will a regular walking pattern with a hose-end applicator. Come visit, and be prepared to modify! Factors affecting the health of trees overlap with the challenges faced in turf CARRYALL culture (again, mechanical damage): Branches hooked by equipment are broken, DRIVE IT TO WORK. Club Car trunks are scraped, root flares are hit by string trimmers, soil is compacted, and roots are severed during interment operations. As we conduct a burial, adjacent trees — most of which are irreplaceable in our lifetime — experience up to a 33 percent root (Continued on page 4) (Continued from page 3J h. Up to 20,000 square feet of perennial and annual flower beds loss or more. No wonder I see crown dieback when called to find out are planted spring and fall. There is also a small flower bed and what’s wrong at the gravesite ot the General buried “under the vegetable garden next to the Arlington House which mimics shade of the old oak tree.” Arlington is in a sense an arboretum, a Mrs. Lee’s garden of 1860. Specialty work on such items as the beautiful shrine to those interred long ago. But it is also first and planting of sedum between the granite rocks at the eternal foremost a place of active burials, and it is an unfortunate fact flame of President Kennedy is performed on an as-needed Arlington’s trees are sometimes the victim in this twofold mission. basis. A rundown of our annual care for trees, shrubs, and gardens: i. New landscapes usually are associated with expansion and a. A small in-house tree crew provides minor shade tree and woody construction projects within the cemetery, and are performed ornamental pruning. This is inadequate of course for Arlington’s in cooperation with the Army Corps of Engineers. 14,000 trees, so we supplement by contracting local tree I am asked questions about Arlington that are non-horticultural maintenance firms (to the extent our limited funding permits). Our in nature, which is fine with me. "Who can be buried goal is to eventually achieve a five rotational pruning cycle for all here?’’ (Military persons who died while on active duty, service our trees. We also ‘rely upon the kindness of strangers/ as noted in members receiving certain commendations, career military the final paragraph of this paper. personnel — and their spouses and minor children. Write us for b. We deep-root fertilize our trees eight to ten months of the year, and more details!) “When will you run out of grave space?” (As it in addition we water approximately 500 young trees throughout their stands now, in the year 2025. However, we are in the process of growing season. Vertical mulching is planned for the more acquiring adjacent land.) compacted areas under our larger shade trees. My favorite question, though, is this: "Who takes care of c. Ground pruning of suckers, deadwood, and ivy removal is Arlington National Cemetery?" The answer is, “We all do.” It’s performed by two teams of personnel throughout the year. Eight to our cemetery and our tax dollars. The cemetery falls under the ten thousand linear feet of hedges and shrubs are pruned annually. Department of Army, but it enters the hearts of millions of d. Pest control is performed as needed. Cosmetically, our worst insect Americans who care very deeply about those who served our problems have been holly leaflniners (Arlington has an impressive nation. Just two recent examples: Both the Professional Lawn collection of old American hollies), boxwood psyllids, and tent Care Association of America and the National Arborist caterpillars. Our potentially fatal attacks include scale insects Association have been donating “national days of service” to (obscure scale on oaks — they love stressed trees) and, of course, Arlington. Many hundreds of turf care specialists and arborists gypsy moth. An integrated pest management monitoring system have come together from around the country to spend a day and control strategies are implemented whenever possible. at Arlington — to contribute their labor and expertise to the e. Over 2,000 tree basins and all shrub beds are mulched, weeded, American people. When these green industry representatives and edged throughout the year. arrive, they see the same thing we all see when we first visit f. Although loss exceeds gain, we are replacing approximately 100 Arlington: That the cemetery is a busy place — that it must be a trees and 300-plus shrubs annually. Our goal by fiscal year 2003 is to ‘challenge’ to care fo r— but that it is a challenge worth facing. achieve a one-for- one replacement policy, plus a replanting of The Old Guard troops who provide the honors for our funerals trees lost years ago. and ceremonies call Arlington “The Garden." It is a garden that g. Our most significant improvement in tree care is our recent must always be worthy of those who rest within and beneath its recruitment of a full-time urban forester. I have tasked him with landscape. U establishing a comprehensive tree inventory (using a GIS mapping system), and working with our interment operations to minimize tree damage. 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Historically, turf managers have used employee referrals and word of mouth as other recruiting methods fail to generate enough applicants. Employers often resort to writing help wanted ads and placing them in a local newspaper to help attract job applicants. In today’s labor market, it’s important to sell your position. Aggressive marketing of open positions can pay off hand­ somely if done carefully. However, it is not unusual to pick up a local newspaper and find an ad that reads, "Landscape worker wanted, call 333- 4444.” This approach is hardly one which sells the position or provides the applicant with enough information to make a deci­ sion about whether to apply. In a perspective applicant’s mind, it doesn’t create an appealing image of the job they may be applying for. To recruit the best applicants, a want ad must sell the position and provide information important to the applicant. A little time and creativity will go a long way toward improving the quality and attractiveness of your ad. Recruitment advertising has many advantages: it can focus on the positive aspects of the business; it can create interest among people who otherwise would not be contemplating a job change and it can help overcome the effects of some other employers recruiting efforts. A good “help wanted” ad is not a panacea. It won’t make poor working conditions or a deserved bad reputation of an employer disappear. There are no guarantees of how many applicants will respond or how qualified they will be. To help ensure success, write and place the ad carefully. The ad-writing checklist on this page provides a step-by-step ap­ proach. Using this checklist in preparation to writing an ad will help stimulate your thinking and creativity and improve your ability to write an ad that will sell both the business and the job. The objective of writing effective help wanted ads that sell the positions is to generate the best pool of applicants possi­ ble. Extra time spent in this process can have a big payoff in terms of future performance and reduced turnover. The following checklist is a guide for preparing an effective “help wanted” ad. Respond the following points regarding the vacant position when writing a balanced, attractive ad. Also refer to the job description if one has been developed. Ad Writing Checklist 1. Give the job title, it appropriate. Examples include landscape crew managers, assistant golf course superintendent, lawn maintenance technician, and so on. Note: job titles are not required; use them only if they are helpful. 2. List as many positive things about your business as you can. The ad not only should sell the job, it should promote your business. Example phrases may include growing family business, line of new equipment, modern facilities, progressive practices, fourth-generation business and so on. 3. Describe the job. The ad should specifically describe the work to be done. Examples: Lawn mower operation, tree and shrub pruning, tree and shrub installation, turf maintenance, pest control and so on. 4. List as many positive working conditions as you can. Attractive working conditions can make a big difference to potential employees. Examples: flexible hours, opportunity to work independently, use of modern equipment, opportunity to work with a committed successful team, opportunity to learn and grow with the business and so on. 5. Provide information on wages and benefits if appropriate. Highlight parts of the wage and benefit package that you feel are particularly attractive. Examples include: seasonal bonus, medical insurance, retirement plan and use of business ve­ hicle. Use phrases such as attractive benefits and competitive wages, for example. 6. indicate how to apply. A manager who would prefer to screen applicants over the phone may wish to provide a phone number. Another option is to direct recruits to come by and fill out an application during business hours or have appli­ cants apply to a blind post office box. — Adapted for Cornell University Turfgrass Times; Volume Nine, Number One (The author is the co-author of: Human Resource Management for the Golf Course Superintendent. And a GCSAA seminar instructor of: Managing People for Peak Performance and Job Satisfaction.) May Meeting Superintendent Profile ... Far+HUWorks Eric Reed - Valley Country Club Natural Organic Products Eric Reed, an Ohio native, is embarking on his fourth season at the Valley Joel Sim m ons Country Club. Valley, an A.W. Tillinghast original design, is located in Conyng- P.O. Box 278K www.soilfirst.com ham, Pennsylvania. Eric's golf course has recently completed a two-year reno­ 6574 S. Delaware Drive Fax: 610-250-7840 Martins Creek, PA 18063 Phone: 610-250-9560 vation project under a master plan produced by Ron Forse. Valley Country Club is recognized in Northeastern Pennsylvania as an excellent track, which is 800-732-TURF easily supported by its strong and enthusiastic membership of 380 members. The course statistics are equally impressive and will provide a great golfing ex­ perience. The course yardage measures slightly over 6,100 yards and plays to an enjoyable par of 72. During peak growing season months, Eric is assisted by a staff of 14 individuals, which allows for meticulous manicuring of the course. ICentury Rain Aid I Featuring The golf course has ryegrass fairways and a blend of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue roughs, that only add to this serene setting and challenging layout. 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After four years of hard work and dedication at Roses Run, Eric T e rrito ry S ales R e p re s e n ta tiv e found himself returning to eastern Pennsylvania with his current position. His Seedway 980 Loucks Mill Rd. work philosophy promotes a team-oriented atmosphere while treating employ­ York,PA 17402 HOME: York Ph: (800) 836-3720 Phone: (610) 921-8779 ees as equals and valuing their opinions. York Fax: (717) 848-2261 Fax: (610) 921-8779 Emmaus Ph: (800) 225-4131 email: greenthum2@aol.com When not maintaining the links, Eric's leisure activity includes sharpening his golf skills and playing golf. But more importantly, Eric has been very busy de­ veloping and maintaining a healthy family life with Becky, his wife of 8 years, and their two children. They have two beautiful daughters, Madison, who is 3 Shaun M. Barry years old, and Meagan, who is 1. 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New ownership and a new opportunity for Steve. His replacement is Ryan Batz who comes from Moraga CC in California. He is a 4 year graduate if Penn State. New Superintendent at Eagle Rock Resort, Ken Givens, he comes to us from The Suburban GC in New Jersey. We wish them all the best of luck !! Congratulations to Dennis DeSanctis (right) for receiving the 2001 Patterson scholarship award. Dennis was awarded the scholarship at the April meeting, which was held at Southmoore G.C. Our president, Gene Huelster (left), presented the award. Dennis made a fine candidate for the scholarship considering he is a graduate of Rutgers with a four-year degree in Plant Science. While in school he served as the Turf Club president for at least two years. Dennis interned at Metedeconk National Golf Club for L. to R. Tony Grieco, CGCS; Gene Huelster and Jim MacLaren. Gene Bruce Cadenelli. Dennis is also planning on attending graduate presents placques awarded for their service on the PTGA BOD. school. Good Luck Dennis! THANKS TONY & JIM!! POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION c/o MELINDA WISNOSKY POSTAGE R.R. 1, BOX 219 HARDING, PA 18643 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION NAME & ADDRESS ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.