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Readers will learn 8 key agronomic steps to maintain safe fields throughout the year

This article will talk about 7 things that people do poorly in the turf business and will give you action steps to correct them.

Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium, but is capable of causing diseases ranging from minor soft tissue infections and food poisoning to serious medical problems such as toxic shock syndrome.

Yellow nutsedge—sometimes referred to as nutgrass—is a persistent weed problem in lawns, athletic fields, and golf course turf.

Thyme-leaf speedwell (also spelled thymeleaf speedwell or thyme-leaved speedwell) is a weed of home lawns, parks, and institutional grounds.

Irrigation water quality is becoming an important issue for managers of golf courses, athletic fields, and institutional grounds in Pennsylvania.

The condition of a playing field is not only of aesthetic importance, but it also may affect play and player safety.

This article covers the basic structures of grass plants, how they grow and develop, and how to identify the different species of cool-season turfgrasses.

A number of grass species appear in lawns and ornamental beds and are considered weeds.

The trend of establishing infrequently mowed grass stands, often referred to as naturalized grass stands or native areas, on Pennsylvania golf courses has been steadily growing over the last two decades.

Establishing a new lawn begins with careful planning, knowledge of soil conditions, and an understanding of the environmental and cultural requirements of turfgrasses.

Indiscriminate use of phosphorus-containing fertilizer on runoff-prone turfgrass sites is thought to contribute to contamination of ground and surface water.

Calculating P and K in your fertilizer.

Pesticide applicators are responsible for drift related damage and could face a potential lawsuit.

Earthworms play an important role in turfgrass ecosystems through their burrowing activities and by breaking down thatch and organic matter.

Choosing the right bentgrass cultivar is critical for long-term performance of your putting surfaces.

Choosing the right cultivar or blend of cultivars for your particular situation is important for long-term performance of your fairways and tees.

Choosing a fertilizer is an important management decision that affects the quality, color, and durability of your turf.

When summer temperatures climb, it is extremely important that employers and workers become familiar with the signs, symptoms, and dangers of heat illness.

As the forsythia comes into full bloom and dandelions show their beauty, one thing is certain; spring is upon us.

Wild violet is a common name used for several species within the Viola genus that infest home lawns, parks, grounds, cemeteries, and other turf areas.

To develop successful lawn management programs and avoid problems, practitioners should be able to identify turfgrass species.

As nighttime temperatures dip into the low 50s and the days continue to get shorter, one thing is certain; fall is coming.

Smooth crabgrass [Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl.] and large crabgrass [Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.] are the most common grass weeds of turfgrasses in Pennsylvania.

White grubs are probably one of the most common turfgrass insect pests encountered in Pennsylvania lawns.