The company’s new initiative, Now Keep Your New Lawn (NKY New Lawn), is led by Dustin Schaffer, Kentucky Account Manager, who brings more than 18 years of experience in the green industry, including ...

In 2026, Michigan State University will play a major role in one of the biggest sporting events in the world by teaming up with The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA. The FIFA ...

Turfgrass found on golf courses, athletic fields and lawns is susceptible to a fungal pathogen known as dollar spot disease, which is characterized by the appearance of circular spots of dead turf ...

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.

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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 ...

Water conservation has always been at the forefront of USGA research activities. Since 1921, the USGA Green Section has worked with universities and the US Department of Agriculture to improve our ...

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 ...

Turfgrass maintenance is a critical component of urban, residential and recreational landscapes. Efficient nutrient management is pivotal in sustaining turfgrass health, enhancing soil structure and ...

Areas covered in turfgrass are often plagued with poor soil quality due to natural conditions (naturally sandy, low organic matter soils) or soil disturbance. Poor soil quality is especially common in ...