Seeds
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POSTEMERGENCE WEED CONTROL IN TURF
In the previous posting, we dealt with the subject of preemergence weed control of species like crabgrass. This posting will consider postemergence control of broadleaf...
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MULCH, HYDROSEEDING, AND PREGERMINATION OF SEED
When irrigation is limited or unavailable, you may want to consider a mulch to aid in germination of grass seed. Newly germinated seedlings are very...
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MAINTENANCE CALENDAR FOR COOL- AND WARM-SEASON GRASSES
The following is a brief calendar for the maintenance of both cool- and warm-season grasses. For more in-depth information on these two subjects, I will...
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INSECT DAMAGE AND CONTROL
There are many insects that damage turf. They vary by location and with the predominant turf species in the region. In this article, we will...
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HOW TO READ A SEED LABEL
When establishing a new turf area, nothing is more important than the quality of the seed chosen for the job. If you start out with...
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HARD TO CONTROL WEEDS AND SPECIAL HERBICIDES
For most weeds that infest turf, we have an effective strategy for control. Annuals, like crabgrass, are controlled by preemergence herbicides applied before their 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 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...
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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...
