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New lesson: An Introduction to Soil Chemistry added to Academy

Soil Chemistry
The Introduction to Soils course in the Bowls Central Academy has a new unit called An Introduction to Soil Chemistry
The unit introduces the complex science of soil chemistry in an easy to understand format. Explore this fascinating subject now and get a better understanding of what you can do to maximise turf health and green performance.
The Unit is available now in the Academy.
Members will find it under the Course link in the My Account area.

New lesson on Sand and it’s role in the Bowling Green Rootzone added to Academy

The Soil Texture Triangle can help with top-dressing decisions
The Introduction to Soils course in the Bowls Central Academy has a new unit called Sand and its role in the Bowling Green Rootzone
The unit explains the influence of sand in the rootzone and how top-dressings influence the physical performance of the soil .
Explore this fascinating subject now and get a better understanding of what you can do to maximise turf health and green performance.The Unit is available now in the Academy.
Members will find it under the Course link in the My Account area.

Rhizosphere and Phyllosphere

Rhizosphere and Phyllosphere explained

Understanding these microhabitats and their roles can help us manage our turf more effectively. By fostering beneficial microbial communities in these areas, we can enhance plant health, improve resistance to stresses, and ultimately, maintain healthier turf.

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Bowling green nutrition, how it works

We are familiar with the concept of our grass plants being composed mostly of water (75-85%), but what else is in a grass plant? The answer is that the dry matter of the plant is made up of a mix of 16 elements, commonly referred to as the essential nutrients. We describe them as essential because the plant can't exist or complete its life cycle if any of these nutrients are lacking to any great degree. 

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