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practices to improve turfgrass
health. In addition to core
aeration and fall fertilization,
consideration should be given
to raise mowing heights as fall
progresses. Higher mowing
heights won't save the turf
alone if winterkill is again an
issue, but it could certainly
be a factor in producing a
healthier plant and if you think
back, how many putting greens
had winterkill, but the collar
had no damage?
Granted, the greens aren't
going to look like collars going
into winter, but maybe even a
slight increase in height might
help.
This article was published
by Michigan State University
Extension.
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Consideration should be given to raise
mowing heights as fall progresses
