Turfgrass : publication
Learn how to identify and control aphids, scales, and mites to protect your garden plants from damage and common pest-related issues.
Bermudagrass offers a durable turf solution for athletic fields facing challenges with cool-season grasses due to limited irrigation and heavy use.
Black cutworm larvae damage seedlings by cutting stems at night, causing stand loss in crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Guidance on accurately calibrating sprayers and spreaders for effective turf pest control on athletic fields and golf courses.
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist
Karen Kerkhoff
Area Horticulture Specialist
David D. Minner
State Turfgrass Specialist, Department of Horticulture
This guide provides turfgrass recommendations for athletic fields, emphasizing irrigation, traffic-tolerant cultivars, and effective seeding methods.
Learn how to successfully establish or renovate cool-season grass lawns with proper soil preparation, seeding techniques, and essential fertilization steps.
Learn how to maintain a beautiful lawn of cool-season grass with monthly steps and info on fertilizing, mowing, watering, aerating, controlling thatch and more.
Establish a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant buffalograss lawn with expert guidance on planting, care, and cultivar selection.
Guide to establishing and maintaining zoysiagrass lawns, covering planting methods, soil prep, and care tips for a healthy, low-maintenance turf.
Yard waste is valuable landscape resource. Visit our site for our Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers resource.
Learn how to establish and maintain healthy lawns in shaded areas, including grass selection, tree pruning, and proper lawn care techniques.
Conserve water and maintain a healthy lawn with tips on optimal watering schedules, recognizing drought stress, and choosing drought-tolerant grasses.
Learn to identify grass seedlings using key features like stem shape, ligules, and auricles to manage weeds effectively.
Learn how to enhance lawn and landscape soils by improving structure, drainage, and fertility through soil testing and organic amendments.
Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.
Making compost transforms garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, enhancing soil structure and fertility while reducing landfill use.
Developing and managing a lawn involves numerous decisions. Learn how to select an appropriate turfgrass species or cultivar for your situation and how to manage your lawn in this guide.
Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots, crowns and lower shoots that often develops in lawns. It can weaken and destroy a lawn if not prevented or removed.
Editor’s note
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Mulch conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and enhances soil health. Choose materials like pine bark, leaves, or straw for optimal benefits. Apply 2–4 inches to maintain garden vitality.
Learn lawn care practices that promote soil health, reduce the need for synthetic products, and improve water quality for a healthier, eco-friendly lawn.
Discover the beauty of ornamental grasses—vigorous, low-maintenance plants that add color, form, and texture to your garden, thriving in various conditions.
Establishing a healthy lawn enhances your landscape and benefits the environment. Learn best practices to protect water quality during lawn establishment.
Explains types of radiation—alpha, beta, gamma, neutron—their sources, health effects, and ways to reduce exposure.
Soil testing helps determine nutrient levels and pH, guiding effective lawn fertilization and ensuring healthy turf growth.
Discover essential information on soil properties, plant nutrition, and effective nutrient management techniques to enhance your gardening success.
Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture
Brad S. Fresenburg
Division of Plant Sciences
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Learn to manage turfgrass insect pests through integrated pest management, combining cultural practices with minimal pesticide use.
Learn how to improve lawn health by recycling clippings, reducing thatch, and conserving resources with effective mowing and fertilizing techniques.