Turfgrass and Lawn Care
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By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
Turfgrasses are fine-textured grass species that form a uniform, persistent population of plants and that tolerate traffic and low mowing heights.
By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
Dollar for dollar, fertilization does more to improve poor-quality turfgrass or to maintain good-quality turfgrass than any other management practice.
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By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
Identify and manage common diseases in your lawn.
By Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
When a plant looks unhealthy or has been injured by an insect or a mite, often our first impulse is to apply a pesticide.
By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
Soil acidity is determined by a soil test, however, not all soil tests provide accurate information on how much lime should be applied.
By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
If you have been searching for ways to improve turf performance in marginal or poor soils, consider using compost as a soil amendment.
By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
One of the most important steps in turfgrass establishment is the selection of high-quality seed or a seed mixture that is adapted to the site conditions and intended use of the turf.
By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
Lawn renovation is a time-consuming process that should not be undertaken unless steps are taken to correct the underlying cause of turf deterioration.