The development of turfgrass pathogens that are resistant to fungicides is well documented.  High risk turfgrass diseases for resistance include dollar spot (several fungicides); gray leaf spot (a few), anthracnose (a few) and  Pythium blight (one...

In Part 1, the three types of fairy rings found in turf were reviewed. Type 1’s feature and inner and outer green stimulated growth zones and a dead zone; Type 2’s feature a circle or arc-shaped  green stimulation zone and the presence...

The cause of fairy rings was the subject of much folklore in Europe in Medieval times. Most agreed that the rings likely were caused by elves dancing in rings, but Germans thought they were burned into the ground by dancing witches (Hexenringe). Entering a ring could...

Spring seeding is on many agendas and now is the time to prepare and act.  Some basics include: getting a soil test; selecting quality seed blends and mixtures; addressing seedbed weeds with an appropriate herbicide; ensuring irrigation for dry periods;...

The 2019-2020 winter did not happen. We had an “open” snow and ice -free winter. Our coldest nights staggered between mid-December and throughout most of January. Most February days were above average in temperature, but sprinkled in were several days when...

   (Originally Featured April 2018) April started with an unusual snow storm, followed by incessant high winds and average air temperatures mostly 5-10oF below average.  Longer days with some sun promoted enough growing degree days to stimulate...