Turfgrass and the case against Adnan Syed April 4, 2019 HBO filmmakers turned to a turf physiologist to help shed fresh light on evidence in a high-profile murder case.
Natural weed suppression in fine fescues March 2019 University of Minnesota scientists detail their work evaluating fine fescue species for the plants’ ability to suppress crabgrass.
GreenKeeper app: Turning research into practice January 2019 The free decision-support tool puts data on nutrient management, pest outbreaks, growing degree days and more at users’ fingertips.
Spring dead spot prevention November 20, 2018 Fall is an ideal time to combat this common disease of bermudagrass. Learn about spring dead spot and options for control.
Pythium diseases are not all the same November 8, 2018 Distinguish between Pythium root rot and Pythium root dysfunction to optimally address these very different turf diseases.
Proactive steps to prevent winterkill on turfgrass September 20, 2018 You can’t control cold weather, but, contrary to popular belief, you can take measures to ward off winterkill.
Making a pitch: The turfgrass at the 2018 World Cup September 2018 Much of the turfgrass on display — and writhed on by soccer players — at the 2018 World Cup was the product of seed bred and produced in the United States.
Fall turf prep: A focused fall for a stress-less spring August 30, 2018 Tackle fall disease flare-ups, implement preventive strategies, and steel your turf against the stresses of the upcoming winter.
Through the Green: The grass at the PGA Championship August 2018 Discover the tale of arduous travel, genius plant selection and a forward-thinking superintendent behind Meyer zoysiagrass.
Kikuyugrass: Out of Africa July 2018 On the golf course, kikuyugrass’s desirable qualities come alongside definite drawbacks. Get the lowdown on this polarizing plant.
Through the Green: Latitudes and putting green surfaces June 2018 With turfgrass breeders providing an ever-expanding lineup of suitable options for every corner of the country, the best choice for grass may be personal.
2018 revisions to the USGA method for putting green construction June 2018 The USGA’s revised recommendations for putting green construction allow practitioners to work with locally available materials and make other adjustments to conform to an area’s environment.
Nematode updates for cool- and warm-season turf April 25, 2018 Turfgrass experts offer the latest recommendations for effective nematode control, and share lessons learned from the first full year of use of the nematicide Indemnify.
Through the Green: The grass at the Masters April 2018 The famous wall-to-wall green color on display at Augusta National wouldn’t be possible without improved perennial ryegrass cultivars, the first of which was released in 1967.
Agronomic planning: Less art, more science March 2018 When approaching the complex task of controlling pest and disease damage — particularly on greens — rely on solid data, the latest research, and a thorough but flexible plan.
Woe and triumph on a troubled green March 2018 A problematic putting surface put a superintendent’s agronomic acumen and perseverance to the test.
Ultradwarf grasses: Beyond bermuda March 2018 The first ultradwarf zoysiagrass shows promise as an alternative to bermudagrass greens.
The turfgrass microbiome of the National Mall January 2018 Renovation of the turfgrass on the National Mall presented an ideal opportunity for researchers to test assumptions about the reaction of the turfgrass microbiome to significant disruption.
The case for protecting genetic resources in turfgrass December 29, 2017 Urbanization has the potential to negatively impact unique genetic resources. In the case of turfgrass, the disturbance of sites in South Korea has threatened zoysiagrasses that possess distinct biological advantages.
The zoysiagrass solution for salinity November 22, 2017 Zoysiagrass is different from other salt-tolerant species. Discover the science behind how this game-changing grass thrives in salt-heavy soils.