Seeds
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Introduction to Nick Christians
Nick Christians received his B.S. from Colorado State University in 1972, his M.S. in 1977 and his Ph.D. in 1979 from Ohio State University in...
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WHAT IS A STARTER FERTILIZER?
If you have been researching the correct way to seed a new turf area, you have probably been told that you need a starter fertilizer....
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WHAT IS AERATION AND WHEN DO I NEED IT?
Aeration, or you will sometimes see it as aerification, is the process of loosening the soil to reduce compaction and increase the movement of water...
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DO I NEED KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS, TALL FESCUE, RYEGRASS, OR FINE FESCUES?
The answer to this question depends on your location and your goal in establishing the turf area as well as other factors such as the...
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HOW DO I PREPARE A GOOD SEED BED BEFORE PLANTING GRASS SEED?
First of all, a word about timing. For grass establishment, It’s all about timing. The right timing can lead to success with ease and the...
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ‘RENOVATE’ A LAWN AND HOW DO I DO IT?
Renovation is the process of killing the existing turf on an area and reseeding it with new grass without grading, tilling, and other processes that...
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WHICH WARM-SEASON GRASS IS BEST FOR MY LAWN
First of all, I am going to direct you to the first posting in this series titled “Do I need a cool-season or a warm-season...
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WHICH COOL-SEASON GRASS IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Once you have determined that it is a cool-season grass that will work best in your location, there will be several types to choose from....
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DO I NEED A COOL-SEASON OR A WARM-SEASON GRASS?
There are approximately 10,000 grass species on earth. Of this vast group, there are only about 50 species that can be used as turf. This...
