Weeds

Weeds

The freckled cowslip, burnet, and green clover, Wanting the scythe, all uncorrected, rank, Conceives by idleness, and nothing teems But hateful docks, rough thistles, kecksies, burs, Losing both beauty and utility. S ometimes in the spring, when I'm on my hands and knees among the azaleas, pulling out purslane and dandelion , I think how wonderful gardening would be if only it weren't for weeds...

Biological control of weeds.

Classical biological control, i.e. the introduction and release of exotic insects, mites, or pathogens to give permanent control, is the predominant method in weed biocontrol. Inundative releases of predators and integrated pest management are less widely used. The United States, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand use biocontrol the most. Weeds in natural ecosystems are increasing...

Crowd Out Weeds

( Corner Warren Street ) N E W YORK t h e de fec t by h a u l i n g out g r e e n s hose and s p r i n k l e r s d u r i n g t he day. W i t h t h e h o s e s y s t e m , t he missed spots can be eas i ly seen t he fo l lowing morn ing and as t h e e q u i p m e n t is a l r e a d y the re , it is a s imp le m a t t e r to cover t h e dry a reas . W h e r e I a m conce rned , t h i s does not i...

Genetic Diversity in Weeds

Selective Control of Weeds Explained

IN August GOLFDOM I discussed the pros and cons of ammonium sulphate as a weed-control agent, while the importance of proper fertilization and management of turf were stressed in the September number from the weed control angle. While it is vital that the greenkeeper be thoroughly versed in both the theory and practice of the above phases of turf maintenance, nevertheless, in themselves, they d...