Turf

Michigan State University Extension’s focus on turfgrass management brings together faculty, specialists, and educators who work with both professional turfgrass managers and homeowners in managing turfgrass in an environmentally responsible manner. Programming exists for golf course superintendents, lawn care operators, athletic field managers, sod growers, landscape managers and homeowners.  

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• Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather

  May 23, 2013 | Beth Bishop | Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.

• HOT TOPICWhat are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

  May 23, 2013 | Kevin Frank | Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary. Dead grass tips may be from frost, a dull mower blade or chemicals.

• HOT TOPICTough to control broadleaf weeds flowering

  May 16, 2013 | Kevin Frank | The second best chance you have to control troubling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy is when they're flowering.

• HOT TOPICDandelions painting turf and lawns yellow

  May 9, 2013 | Kevin Frank | Another annual rite of spring is upon us: dandelions. The best time to control will be at the puff ball stage.

• HOT TOPICWatch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area

  May 2, 2013 | Dave Smitley | Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

• HOT TOPICQuackgrass now appearing in turf

  May 2, 2013 | Kevin Frank | Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth.

• Improving center pivot irrigation system uniformity

  April 30, 2013 | Lyndon Kelley | Checking irrigation system uniformity is the first step in improving water use efficiency and lowering energy use.

• HOT TOPICDead patches in lawns or golf course roughs may be from grubs

  April 25, 2013 | Dave Smitley | Watch for dead patches in lawns that grow larger over the next three weeks. Learn how to prevent grub and skunk problems in the future.

• HOT TOPICWill my turf recover from spring flooding?

  April 25, 2013 | Kevin Frank | Recent rainfall events have resulted in flooding of many lawns and other turf areas. Unless flooding was accompanied by soil deposition, most turf areas should have minimal damage.

• Keep herbicides out of groundwater and surface water

  April 23, 2013 | Christina Curell | Six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications.

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