Weeds of the Week: Hairy Bittercress and Common Groundsel

by a3c0657a_admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Turf Tips

March is the time when winter annuals (i.e., weeds emerging in fall, flower in spring, and die by early summer) spring into their full glory. Some are competitive, while others are merely objectionable or just curiosity plants. Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta)...

Why Do I Have Bluish-Purple Greens and Dollar Spot In January?

by a3c0657a_admin | Feb 1, 2017 | Turf Tips

Frosty nights in late autumn bring about pronounced physiological changes in plants. In creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass, especially on golf greens, leaves may develop a purple, reddish or grayish-blue (wilt-like appearance) color. These colors persist all...

Kyllinga: King of Sedges Revisited

by a3c0657a_admin | Jan 10, 2017 | Turf Tips

I don’t remember hearing of Kyllinga as a problem in turf until about 10 years ago. It is likely that it was misidentified as being yellow nutsedge for a very long time. Yellow nutsedge and Kyllinga are members of the sedge family. Sedges are neither grasses nor...

Tis’ The Season For Conferences: Notes and Observations on Common Bermudagrass/Wiregrass Control

by a3c0657a_admin | Dec 7, 2016 | Turf Tips

Conference season is upon us. Winter is the time to attend seminars and conferences, learn, and get recertified. Many learn by net-working in the hallway, over dinner or enjoying a libation among colleagues.  I recently attended the Eastern Shore Association of...

Mother Nature Writes A Prescription for Seeding and Renovation Failures In 2016

by a3c0657a_admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Turf Tips

 In mid-to-late August, thought to be a good time to seed if you have irrigation, resulted in sparse and lackluster seedling growth and vigor.  August was dry (< 0.5” rain) and we experienced above average temperatures in the high 80’s and low...