

A Guide to the Use of Biological Methods
This project was created with a grant provided by the NY State Department of Economic Development. It is based on a 2-year demonstration of biological management techniques conducted at Timber Point Golf Course in Great River, Long Island. It showed how golf courses can reduce fertilizer and fungicide costs while maintaining high quality turf.
CONTENTS
Soil Biology Basics
Biological Tools for Turf
Biological Soil Tests
Biological Inoculants
Application Techniques
Cultural Practices
Methods to Verify Results
Economic Benefits
Getting Microbes into Your Work Schedule