EAST LANSING, Mich — Michigan State University is counting down the days until the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That's because the university's world-renowned turfgrass research and education ...

The Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF), The R&A, the United States Golf Association (USGA) have launched the International Turfgrass Research Initiative to further the ...

In other words, the lawn is overrated. If you would like alternatives to the same ol’ boring sea of grass, keep reading. Subscribe to the St. Louis Design+Home newsletter to explore the latest stories ...

Turfgrass found on golf courses, athletic fields and lawns is susceptible to a fungal pathogen known as dollar spot disease, which is characterized by the appearance of circular spots of dead turf ...

damping off - A disease of seeds or young seedlings caused by fungi. desiccation - Drying. A type of winter injury sustained on exposed turf areas when subjected to high winds. dethatch - The ...

Mow St. Augustinegrass at a height of 3.5-4 inches and leave clippings on the lawn. Water only when grass shows signs of stress, such as leaf curl, and irrigate in the early morning. Apply ...

In the United States, turfgrasses occupy 1.9 percent of the continental surface and cover an area three times larger than any irrigated crop. Turfgrasses provide functional benefits such as water ...

Areas covered in turfgrass are often plagued with poor soil quality due to natural conditions (naturally sandy, low organic matter soils) or soil disturbance. Poor soil quality is especially common in ...

(09/18/20) 2020 has definitely been one for the history books. COVID-19, murder hornets, Hurricane Laura and now Hurricane Sally hitting our Gulf neighbors to the east. This week is no exception for ...

Turfgrass maintenance is a critical component of urban, residential and recreational landscapes. Efficient nutrient management is pivotal in sustaining turfgrass health, enhancing soil structure and ...