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Golf Course Assessments for the Price of $4950

November 12, 2020 in , /by

William Baker & Associates LLC is offering golf course assessments for the price of a fertilizer application for a limited time only. This includes a comprehensive review and detailed report of all agronomic and operational activities related to golf course management. Categories of inspection include staffing levels, training, operational efficiency, course conditioning, budget comparisons and value received, licensing and regulatory compliance, record keeping and reporting, […]

Attraction of roses has long pedigree

November 6, 2020 in /by

This is the third and final article in a series on roses. The first article reviewed the groups of commercial roses that are available today and the major characteristics of each group. The second article covered site selection, bed preparation, planting procedures, as well as good cultural practices for growing roses. This article addresses the […]

Growing roses can bring satisfaction to homeowners

October 8, 2020 in /by

For the homeowner who enjoys gardening, an immense amount of satisfaction can come from growing roses. Regardless of individual preferences, roses offer something for everyone. They can be found in every color, shape and size imaginable. Roses can be used in landscape designs ranging from casual to extremely formal. Enjoyment of roses does not end […]

Roses Can Be Versatile And Beautiful

August 13, 2020 in /by

Roses add a touch of elegance to the home garden or landscape. Roses are very versatile and there is a tremendous selection from which to choose. They can be used for almost all landscape purposes, with the exception of providing shade. In fact, a rose exists for practically every landscape design feature that requires the […]

California’s Groundwater

September 7, 2016 in /by

The management and preservation of Groundwater has become an urgent topic in California’s water plan. Groundwater provides an important adjunct to the State’s rainfall, snow melt, and Colorado River import. As with surface storage, underground reservoirs have the potential to store huge volumes of water that can be relatively easily accessed. According to the California […]

Water Audits Procedures

August 2, 2016 in /by

WBA conducts water audits for all sizes of turfgrass and landscape. A client can expect the following steps to be completed and a detailed compilation of reports to be submitted. Initial Visit An initial visit to the designated area will be done; meeting with the superintendent and maintenance staff. An area will be selected to […]

Irrigation Water Quality

June 16, 2016 in , /by

A thorough understanding of irrigation water quality is very important to the successful management of turf sites. Understanding such major water quality factors as pH, nutrient content, alkalinity, salinity and the concentration of elements and compounds toxic to turf is crucial when developing cultural practices programs. Information regarding irrigation water quality is also very important […]

Why Smart Controllers Rock

May 11, 2016 in /by

By Lori D. Palmquist, CID, CIC, CLIA, CLWM Smart irrigation controllers rock! How do I know? I’ve installed 30 of them (12 different models), and I’m seeing terrific results. On the average, I’ve seen them lower water consumption by 40 percent. Smart controllers, also known as ET controllers and weather-based controllers, respond to daily changes […]

Water-Smart Renovation Project in Capitol Park

April 4, 2016 in , /by

Capitol Park is the oldest arboretum west of the Mississippi River. It sets on 40 acres that surround the Capitol. It has been called “California’s front yard”. It was founded in 1860. It contains over 1,000 trees. Many of them are historic icons. Some were removed from Civil War Battlefields and replanted in the Park. […]