Late Fall Fertilization: Like Money In the Bank
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by James T. Snow
Director, Northeastern Region, USGA Green Section

Did you ever think about how applying
fertilizer in late fall is alot like putting
money in the bank? More then twenty
years of research and experience indicates
that this just might be so. Just as an
individual’s savings account will earn
interest and grow, leaving him fiscally
healthier than before, late fall fertilization
works underground to promote root, tiller
and reserve carbohydrate growth which
in the spring produces stronger, healthier
turf.
Confusion has reigned for many years
about what late fall fertilization actually
means. It has been referred to as dormant,
semi-dormant or sometimes simply fall
fertilization, with perceptions of applica­
tion dates ranging from early October
through Christmas. In reality, a late fall
fertilizer application should be made after
topgrowth has ceased but before the
ground freezes and root growth has come
to a halt. A good rule of thumb suggests
making the application at about the time
the turf is mowed for the last time of the
year.
The concept of late fall fertilization has
become popular only during the past five
to ten years, even though promising
research work was being reported in the
mid 1960s. Prior to that time it was felt
that applying fertilizer after mid Sep­
tember would greatly increase the risk of
winter injury. This turned out to be of
concern only when heavy rates of nitrogen
fertilizer were applied during mid fall, in
time to produce lush, succulent topgrowth

and a loss of carbohydrate reserves prior
to the onset of freezing weather. By
making the application at about the time
of the last mowing, turfgrass roots are
still active enouth to take up nutrients for
use and storage at that time, while the
chance of producing lush topgrowth is
essentially nil.
Among the benefits of late fall fertiliza­
tion are increased root and tiller develop­
ment, improved winter color, earlier
spring greenup, better turf density, and
less spring topgrowth (compared to early
spring fertilization). Negative effects
include the potential for increased winter
and early spring disease activity, though
normal applications of fungicides usually
minimize this risk.
A very informal survey of golf course
superintendents in the Northeast found
widely varying views and practices with
respect to late fall fertilization. Some
utilized the practice only on greens,
others only on tees and fairways, still
others on everything, and some not at all.
Nitrogen rates varied from as little as lA
lb./lOOOsq. ft. to as much as21bs./1000
sq.ft., and fertilizer sources included
practically everything available for use on
turf. Some thought that late fall fertiliza­
tion is a great program and does wonders
for their turf, while others felt that the
practice does little but promote Poa annua
and encourage winter injury.
After years of observing the results of
superintendents who have utilized the
practice faithfully and reasonably, I

believe that the positive effects of late fall
fertilization far outweigh the potential
disadvantages. Those who feel that they
just haven’t seen the results should try it
again, perhaps using different fertilizers
or rates. Theoretically, slow release
soluble sources of nitrogen such as
IBDU, which depend primarily on water
availability for release, should be among
the best choices for this program. In
addition, fast release soluble fertilizers
such as urea, ammonium nitrate, etc.,
should work well, though the potential
for leaching or runoff losses of nitrogen
are greater with such materials. Fertilizers
which depend on microbiological activity
for release of nitrogen should be the least
effective due to the cold temperatures
which usually exist in late fall, though
many superintendents report having very
good results with materials such as
Milorganite.
Guidelines for rates of application
vary, but the application of V2 lb. N/1000
sq. ft. for fast release sources and 1 lb.
N/1000 sq. ft. for slow release fertilizers
is a good place to start.
In principle, the practice of late fall
fertilization makes alot of sense. By
experimenting with different fertilizer
materials and application rates, it should
be possible to establish a program which
yields the many benefits described previ­
ously. To the superintendents who enjoy
these benefits as spring rolls around each
year, late fall fertilization is like putting
money in the bank.

We are sorry to report that contributions to the MGA’s Tufgrass Research Fund
have been very slow in coming. We, the MetGCSA, are asking that all Class A
members recommend to their club that they contribute to this worthwile research
project for our local benefit. Below is a summation o f Dr. Humme’s efforts on our
behalf.

Moss Infestation Of Putting Greens
Research Project Update

President
Patrick Lucas
Innis Arden GC

Vice-President
Scott Niven
Stanwich C

Secretary
Timothy O’Neill
CC of Darien

Treasurer
Lawrence Pakkala
Woodway CC

Past President
Peter Rappoccio
Silver Spring CC

Joseph Alonzi
Fenway GC

John Carlone
Middle Bay CC

Kenneth Flisek
Apawamis C

Tracey Holliday
CC of Fairfield

Edward Horton
Westchester CC

John Musto
Back O Beyond, Inc.

John O’Keefe
Preakness Hills CC

John Wistrand
Metro Milorganite, Inc.

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John O’Keefe

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Editorial Committee:
Mary Medonis
Tony Baviello
Mark Sinto
John Carlone
Al Tretera
Ted Horton
Mike Mongon - Photographer
Right to reprint must be requested of the Editors

Dr. Norman W. Hummel, Jr.
Cornell University
The moss control project, funded by the Metropolitan Golf Association progressed
well in 1986. The first phase of the study, which included an evaluation of soil related
factors, was completed while the chemical screening phase of the study was initiated.
The objective of the first phase of the study was to determine what, if any, soil
related factors may be giving the moss a competitive advantage over bentgrass. The
purpose of evaluating these effects was to identify potential cultural controls worth
testing in the field.
Through 1985 and 1986, several golf courses were visited to collect soil samples
for chemical and mechanical analysis. Maintenance histories were also obtained from
golf course superintendents visited. Soil samples were taken from greens with and
without moss. Chemical extractions of the soils were made to determine the nutrient
content within each of the soils.
From discussions with golf course superintendents, it was apparent right away that
the two major factors, contributing to moss infestation on to greens was the low
fertility (average 2.1 lbs. actual Nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year) and low
mowing height (Vs inch). It is likely that an easy solution to the moss problem would
be to raise the mowing height and increase the fertility. However, today’s golfers
are demanding faster greens and many golf course superintendents are forced to
maintain championship speeds on their greens throughout the year. There were some
other soil factors, however, that do appear to influence whether or not a green will
be susceptible to moss encroachment.
Contrary to popular belief, the presence of moss was not at all influenced by pH .
Silvery thread moss (Bryum argentium) was rather insensitive to pH. The only soil
related factors found to have a significant influence upon moss were potassium, iron
and the precent fines (silt and clay) in the surface 2 inches.
Phase 1 of the moss project enabled us to identify a number of factors that will be
looked at in cultural studies in the field. A study will be established at Woodmere
Country Club that will include 3 cultivation practices, including deep spiking, light
frequent topdressing in conjunction with core cultivation, and core cultivation alone.
On top of the cultivation treatments will be a series of plots with various nitrogen,
iron, and potassium rates.
Chemical Screening
In 1986, a study was conducted to evaluate several chemical control methods for
moss. The study was conducted on a chipping green at Woodmere Country Club,
Woodmere, New York.
Conclusions
The surveying and soil analysis work surfaced a number of potential cultural
variables to test in the field. While mowing height and nitrogen fertility levels were
very consistent on greens with moss problems, it is unlikely that any change in cultural
program that decreases green speed will be a viable means of controlling moss.
Factors that have shown to be an influence on moss that will be tested in the field
include cultivation, modification of the surface 2 inches of the soil, and potassium,
nitrogen and iron fertility.
Many more herbicides need to be screened in the greenhouse before the current
field test can be expanded. However, at this time, hydrated lime and mercury fun­
gicides show the greatest potential for selective control of moss in greens. I must
emphasize the point that the use of mercury is illegal in New York State and superin­
tendents should not use it for moss control at this time.
Contributions are $100.00. Anyone needing further information is asked to contact
Gene Westmoreland, MGA Assistant Executive Director, at (914) 698-0390.

Use Of The Computer In The Budgeting Process
By Joseph Alonzi
Fenway Golf Club
In 1984, my first year at Fenway Golf
Club, one of my first responsibilities was
to prepare the budget. Although I had
prepared budgets each of my previous ten
years at Huntington Crescent Club, I found
that my format had to be revamped. Union
benefits, different overtime rates, different
departmental expenses, a changeover from
one Jacobsen F-10 to three Toro Pro 84’s
(which required more man hours and more
maintenance) all led to about 75 hours of
intensified calculations. After that came
the cutting process which, in turn, led to
more time spent dividing and subtracting.
To me, this was a frustrating ordeal. The
following year, 1985, promised to be the
same except that the format would be left
alone. Every new program required more
manpower, more equipment, more
supplies, etc. As a result, through 1985 I
spent much of my time with calculator,
pencil, paper and the previous fiscal year’s
expense records.
In mid-1985, after much research,
discussion and thought, Fenway decided to
replace its deteriorating irrigation system
with a new one - the Toro Network 8000
centrally controlled by an IBM Personal
Computer XT. It was this decision that
simplified my budgeting process.

SEPTEMBER

First, I purchased several software
packages, one of which was a Lotus 1-2-3
chosen for its spreadsheet capabilities.
Coincidentally, my brother Bob had re­
cently computerized his operation and was
also using a Lotus 1-2-3 for his budget. As
our formats were relatively similar, I
copied his budget on my diskette and
installed it in my computer. This saved
weeks of programming because I just could
not spend more than an hour or two a day
on budgeting. With the format in place, it
was merely a matter of changing names,
costs, hourly rates, pesticides, fertilizers
and miscellaneous supplies, etc. Once all
the information was loaded into the com­
puter, a complete report was printed which
I submitted to the Finance Committee for
review. Any changes that were needed at
this point required only minutes to make.
Future budgets will require only number
changes because all mathematical formulas
are kept “in memory.” For example, to
figure hourly wages, you need only to type
in the hourly rate which the computer then
multiplies by 40 hours by 52 weeks by the
number of men. The same holds true for
any category on any line in the budget.
Formerly, when cuts were contemplated,
it was difficult for a Committee to decide

Coming Events

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MetGCSA Meeting

28,29

3rd Annual Golf Course
Sup’t. Autumn Classic

Greenwich C.C.
Paul Caswell, Sup’t
The Quechee Club
Quechee, Vermont

OCTOBER
21

GCSANJ Meeting

22

MetGCSA Meeting
(Green Chairmen Meeting)

Ridgewood C.C.
Ed Walsh, Sup’t.
C.C. of Fairfield

NOVEMBER
9-11
23-24

Penn State Golf Turf Conferences
GCSAA Regional Seminar:
Assistant Superintendent Functions
and Responsibilities

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University Park, Penn.
Cromwell, Conn.

which programs should be cut and which
should be retained. The fascinating part
about a computerized report is that its
detailed nature results in fewer revisions.
Because computerizing the budget has
reduced its actual preparation time by 75%,
it is not the only part of our operation that
is now computerized. All equipment
inventory records, actual expenses to
compare with projected expenses, prices
of all supplies, pesticide records, bid lists,
all correspondence and even an inventory
of our tree program, are kept in “in mem__»»
ory.
The computer age is upon us and at some
point in the future I feel certain that a
computer in the Superintendent’s operation
will be a required tool much like mowers,
rakes and golf carts.

Leo Feser Award
Judging to Begin
Members of the GCSAA Communica­
tions/Awards Committee already are busy
reviewing articles written by members and
published in Golf Course Management
magazine to determine who will receive
the coveted Leo Feser Award at the
GCSAA International Golf Course Confer­
ence and Show next year in Houston.
A list of articles published so far this
year—along with names of authors, the
month of publication and page numbers—
was to be sent to the committee with forms
to help in the judging process.
The cutoff is the October issue. Another
list will be sent to the committee at that
time. Committee members will submit
their recommendations to Chairman Wil­
liam R. Roberts, CGCS.
The Leo Feser Award recognizes the
author of the superintendent-written article
that is deemed best of the year by the
committee.
The previous winner—David Harmon,
golf course superintendent at the Golden
Horseshoe Golf Course, Williamsburg,
Va., received his award last winter in
Phoenix. His article was titled, “profes­
sionalism—That Elusive Intangible.”

Superintendent’s Profile
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September’s meeting will be held at Greenwich C .C ., Greenwich, Conn.
The host Superintendent is Paul Caswell.

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It was Dr. Skogley, his advisor that steered him towards more of a hands-on
career—golf maintenenance. His first job was at Woodway under Sher­
wood Moore. The superintendent’s position at Oranoque Village (a course
under construction in Stratford) followed, and in 1974. Paul became the
superintendent at Greenwich.
Built in the 1890’s as an informal 7-hole club, Greenwich is one of the
four oldest in the area. It became an 18 hole course in 1912, with architec­
tural contributions from Seth Raynor, Donald Ross, Trent Jones, and
Geoff Cornish. During his tenure, Paul has also enlarged several tees.
A member of the GCSAA, CAGS, MGCSA (currently serving on the
Membership Committee), Paul feels that dedication is the most important
quality to being a successful superintendent. In his spare time, he enjoys
“any sporting event,” and is a ‘40’s and ‘50’s classic movie buff. His
only son Chris, 17 will be an incoming freshman at Cornell this fall,
majoring in engineering.
Mary Medonis
Assistant Superintendent
Westchester County Club

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Landscape Design Principles

By Tony Baviello

Greens, tees, fairways and rough are
only part of a golf course. The areas along
the tees, the clubhouse, halfway house,
tennis courts, and pool all contribute
greatly to the beauty of the course. Their
asthetic value should not be ignored or
compromised, therefore it is these areas
I would like to focus your attention on.
The first thing to do is to decide what
it is you want to accomplish. You should
be asking yourself a series of questions Do you want a screen to cover an area?
Do you want this screen to flower? If yes,
at what time of year? Do you want it to
be evergreen or deciduous? etc. After
these questions have been answered, you
have already narrowed down your pos­
sibilities by eliminating alot of small trees
and shrubs. The next step is to find out
the soil conditions, the amount of light
exposure and the air movement. Plants
that are placed in the proper conditions
will thrive intensely. A good growing
plant is a healthy plant. This step will
narrow down the possible plant material
even further.
You want to shape the land in order to
enhance its natural features. Unless you
decide to focus attention on one particular
feature, take care not to plant in such a
way that its abruptness stops the eye. The
best way to avoid this is by planting in
such a way that your eye moves in a
flowing motion. The idea is for your eye
to focus on a point, such as a specimen
plant or a group of plants then be quickly
moved to the direction you desire. For
example, to help direct people where you
want them to go there may be a planting
along side the tee - a specimen plant,
then a series of plants in a flowing motion
directing your eye from the tee to the
fairway. To accomplish this effect you
must start with the specimen or grouping
of plants. Through the use of different
heights of plants and changes of eleva­
tions you can move the eyes from a tall
plant to a smaller plant to a ground cover
and then back up to a tall plant, thus
keeping the motion flowing. Plants are
not the only material that can be used to
make a landscape flow. Rocks and logs

can also be very effective in creating this
effect, just apply the same principles.
When designing around the clubhouse,
swimming pool and tennis courts you
would use the above method for selecting
plants with a few different rules. You
want to select and design your plantings
in such a way as to hide the harsh architec­
tural lines, such as either sides of a
doorway, the comer of a building, heating
and cooling units, etc. Any man-made
structure that makes your eyes stop and
look with an unappealing response should
be considered. You should be able to
direct people’s attention to the entrance
of the building for example, rather then
the heating unit. The same methods as
previously discussed apply here to get the
eye flowing in the right direction. Always
remember that selection, size elevation

and variety should be best suited to the
situation and to help enhance the natural
features already there.
There are just two other points I would
like to touch on. First is the planting bed
that the landscape is in. They should
always be contured. Straight, rectangular
and square beds are to formal, making
the eye move in a straight line lacking
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GCSAA News

Preserve Your Greens

EPA Announces Action
On Cadmium
Use of cadmium in the environment has
been prohibited under a federal regulatory
order announced Aug. 10 by the Environ­
mental Protection Agency (EPA). The sole
exception to this regulatory order allows
use of cadmium fungicides on golf course
greens and tees under certain cir­
cumstances.
Specifically, cadmium use will be
allowed on greens and tees only with a
“miniboom” sprayer, and applicators must
wear protective clothing during mixing,
loading and application of the product.
Homeowners, turfgrass managers and
other users of cadmiuim fungicides will be
forced to seek alternative materials for the
control of fungi on turfgrass. Additionally,
use of cadmium on fairways and other golf
course areas except greens and tees is
prohibited.
The decision to exempt golf course
greens and tees relies in part on information
provided through the Golf Course Superin­
tendents Association of America’s govern­
ment Relations Program. In May, members
of the EPA review team were given a
demonstration of the “mini-boom” sprayer
at the Congressional Country Club in
Bethesda, Md.
Originally, EPA proposed cancellation
of all pesticidal cadmium use. However,
as the EPA announcement noted: “At the
time of the proposed cancellation, EPA
assumed that cadmium was applied on golf
course greens and tee areas with hand helld
sprayers only. Since that time, the agency
has received new information indicating
that most golf course applicators use power
spray equipment, such as mini-boom
sprayers”

For more information contact:
Zachary Grant
Manager, G CSAA
G overnm ent Relations
800-472-7878

by Robert L. Kovach Mechanic
Innis Arden Golf Club

At Innis Arden Golf Club we have had
the occasion to test the Greens Sentinal
installed on a TORO GM 300 Greens
Mower. A Greens Sentinel is a simple
device that will warn of loss of oil in a
hydraulic system. The alarm will sound
with only a 5 oz. loss of hydraulic oil, and
indicate when the oil pump has an air leak,
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Installation requires removing the fill
cap on the oil resivoir and welding a fitting
to the tank. The tank does not have to be
drained, but I would caution anyone to
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Finding the proper oil level requires
some experimentation, and cooling the oil
will cause the alarm to sound. The alarm
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P.O. Box 273
Riverside, CT 06878
203-637-2958 - Frank Reichert

James Carriere & Sons, Inc.*
Bill Carriere
7 Cottage Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-937-2136 or 914-937-5479

James W. Taylor Tree Surgery, Inc.
TREE TRANSPLANTING
240-B Plains Road
Walden, NY 12586
914-561-3490 - Vickie Poltrack

Rhone*Poulenc Inc.
Samuel L. Horst
RD 2, Box 294
Stockton, NY 08559
201-996-4306

Cecio Bros., Inc.
General Excavating Contractor
P.O. Box 4100; 500 Old Post Road #3
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-869-2340

LESCO, Inc.*
20005 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Mike Oleykowski
201-387-9254
Bob Dwyer
201-665-9728
. . . for all your golf course needs

Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect*
P.O. Box 81, Purchase, NY 10577
914-963-9555
Long Range Planning, Remodeling, &
New Development

Egypt Farms, Inc.
Goif Green Topdressing
John Strickland
White Marsh, MD 21162
301-335-3700

Loft’s Seed, Inc.
John Morrissey
Box 146
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
201-356-8700

Steven Willand, Inc.
Bill Rapp
Box 9, Rt. 206, South of Ross Comer
Augusta, NJ 07822
201-579-5656

Emerald Isle, Ltd.
Bob Middleton
2153 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
313-662-2727

The Magovern Company*
Joseph Schnieder
911 Hope Street
Stamford, CT 06907
1-800-243-9094

Terre Company of N .J., Inc.*
Byron Johnson, Jr.
206 Delawanna Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07014
201-473-3393

Glenmore Landscape Service*
Glenn S. Moore
RR3 Box 199 Hackgreen Rd.
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
914-764-4348

Metro Milorganite, Inc.*
John G. Wistrand & Anthony L. Grasso
P.O. Box 267
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914-347-4222

Turf Products Corporation*
South Windsor, CT 06074
Joe Kennedy - Irrigation
A1 Tretara - Equipment
203-528-9508

Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc.*
Bert Jones 201-686-8709
Ken Kubik 201-361-5943
P.O. Box 336
Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970

MONTCO/SURF-SIDE/ZAP!
Surfactants - Defoamers
Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002
Robert Oechsle
Home: 215-836-4992/Whs: 215-628-3144

Valley View Nursery*
Route 123 R.R. #2
Box 27
So. Salem, NY 10590
(914) 533-2526 (914)533-2504

Harford Industrial Minerals, Inc.
Jack Montecalvo - Topdressing, Bunker
Sand & Construction Mix
Joppa, MD 21085
301-679-9191

O.M. Scott & Sons*
A1 Arison
226 Barry Scott Drive
Fairfield, CT 06430
203-336-9890

Westchester Ford Tractor*
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
914-232-7746
Wesco Inc., Norwalk CT 06851
203-847-2496

Hawthorne Brothers Tree Service, Inc.*
5 Center Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-7035 and 203-531-1831
Professional Tree Care and Transplanting

Partac Golf Course Topdressing
Kelsey Park
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
James Carriere & Sons/ J. & B. Trucking
914-937-2136 Bill & Joe Carriere

Westchester Turf Supply, Inc.*
P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540
Serving the Fine Turf Profession
Bob Lippman
Bus. 914-277-3755/Home: 914-248-5790