In other words, the lawn is overrated. If you would like alternatives to the same ol’ boring sea of grass, keep reading. Subscribe to the St. Louis Design+Home newsletter to explore the latest stories ...

The Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF), The R&A, the United States Golf Association (USGA) have launched the International Turfgrass Research Initiative to further the ...

Turfgrass diseases are diagnosed by identifying symptoms and signs of infection. Symptoms are the response of the plant that results from an infection by a plant disease causing organism or stress.

damping off - A disease of seeds or young seedlings caused by fungi. desiccation - Drying. A type of winter injury sustained on exposed turf areas when subjected to high winds. dethatch - The ...

A well-maintained lush green lawn can be an important part of a residential landscape, adding curb appeal and even value to the property. But depending upon the size of a lawn, it can also be a burden ...

Mow St. Augustinegrass at a height of 3.5-4 inches and leave clippings on the lawn. Water only when grass shows signs of stress, such as leaf curl, and irrigate in the early morning. Apply ...

In the United States, turfgrasses occupy 1.9 percent of the continental surface and cover an area three times larger than any irrigated crop. Turfgrasses provide functional benefits such as water ...

As fall begins, many turfgrasses show signs of common diseases. “These fungi are always present, but disease occurs when the environmental conditions are ideal for its development,” says Clint Waltz, ...

Billbugs are a major pest of turfgrass, a crop that brings in tens of billions of dollars in annual revenues. A new article sheds light on how to manage this damaging insect. Billbugs, a type of ...

Gardeners, it seems fall is gently rolling into our area this past week, as we have experienced moderate temperatures in the mid-80’s! Hopefully each of you is seizing the opportunity to spend time ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has knocked out a fifth of a Michigan State University $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology. Endowed ...