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.
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.
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.
When summer temperatures climb, it is extremely important that employers and workers become familiar with the signs, symptoms, and dangers of heat illness.
By Tim Abbey, Peter Landschoot, Ph.D., Tanner Delvalle
Smooth crabgrass [Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl.] and large crabgrass [Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.] are the most common grass weeds of turfgrasses in Pennsylvania.