One of the most common questions asked of turfgrass specialists is, “what can I use to kill these weeds?” Or, “what should our turf manager be doing for summer weed …
Have a green healthy lawn while still conserving water
Bill Kreuser, UNL Turfgrass Extention Most homeowners want a nice green lawn. A lush healthy lawn displays obvious pride in ownership. Keeping a lawn green and healthy can be easier …
Improve Your Soil by Mulching Your Leaves
When leaves turn into litter By Thomas A. Nikolai, Michigan State University Autumn. It’s a word that conjures up vivid images of brilliant colored hillsides and city streets due to …
Aeration
Annual Lawn Aeration Homeowners often overlook problems associated with soil compaction. Insects, diseases, improper watering and a lack of fertilizer are often blamed for a lawns decline when the real …
Compost Topdressing
Compost topdressing your lawn or garden is a great natural way to add organic matter and nutrients to your soil. Most new homes have soil that has a very low …
Lawn Watering Recommendation
In-ground lawn irrigation systems can be a great way to keep your lawn healthy during short and long term drought. A well designed system, used properly, can be an efficient …
Natural Organic Fertilizer
Natural organic fertilizer is nothing new; manure from farm animals has been applied to lawns and pastures as a source of nutrient for centuries. While manure is a very effective …
Wait on Spring Clean Up of Your Lawn
Turf professionals are now constantly on hands and knees, checking the state of green-up of the turf plants. We will have a better idea on the extent of winterkill as …
Organic Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sets the regulations by which fertilizer products obtain certification as “organic”. The use of organic fertilizers is currently the topic of hot debates in most …
Late summer yellowing of Kentucky bluegrass
We’re seeing an interesting yellowing (chlorosis) of turfgrass around the region. It is most prevalent on Kentucky bluegrass and creeping bentgrass. It is most severe on alkaline soils when soils …