Turf MD: In a growth drag race, Poa wins
Key differences between Poa annua and creeping bentgrass on golf courses. ...Read More
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How much nitrogen is needed to establish seeded bermudagrass?
Establishing bermudagrass from seed offers turfgrass managers greater flexibility in renovation timing, simpler soil preparation and potential cost savings compared to using sod or sprigs. ...Read More
Minimum mowing, fertilizer and irrigation cost estimates
Nine turfgrass scientists roughly estimated the minimum costs required to fertilize, irrigate and mow turfgrasses using climate data, turfgrass physiology information and resource costs. ...Read More
TurfMD: The rise of fungicide- resistant bluegrass
Early spring is like Christmas time in lawn and landscape stores across the country. Strolling through these stores, you’ll see a plethora of products designed to give you that green dense lawn or a new landscape. The products are brightly ...Read More
Understanding nematode depth and distribution in bentgrass greens
This study underscores the importance of regionally characterizing nematode species to improve management strategies. ...Read More
Examines nematodes as a form of pest control on the course
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can control several important turfgrass insect pests, including white grubs, weevils, cutworms and sod webworms. However, most biopesticide research has focused on releasing many EPN strains that may have lost some of their ability to persist effectively ...Read More