Billbugs are well known insect pests of turf in many parts of the world. Historically, this has been true in the United States in areas where cool-season turfgrass, such as bluegrass, is grown. In these regions, research on the bluegrass billbug, Sphenophorus parvulus Gyllenhal, has been quite...More>>

Some love it, others hate it. Common bermudagrass is an aggressive warm-season grass that is well-adapted in areas where cool-season turf species are desirable. It spreads and reproduces by seed production, stolons and rhizomes. Once bermudagrass invades cool-season turf, it is persistent and very...More>>

On golf courses, overseeding of bermudagrass fairways, tees and approaches continues to be common practice because it allows for an actively growing and aesthetically pleasing turf all year long. This is of particular importance at golf clubs that rely on resort play. Although overseeding is...More>>

Enhance turf performance in shade by raising mowing heights, applying growth regulators and reducing nitrogen rates.More>>

Establishing creeping bentgrass into an existing stand of annual bluegrass (Poa annua) while the turf is in play has been an elusive goal of many golf course superintendents. Years ago I learned the hard way just how challenging it can be.More>>

Bermudagrass (Cynodon sp.) is a resilient perennial grass popular in the golf and turfgrass industries, owing to its ability to generate a variety of textures, its rapid recovery, and its low-growing nature that allows it to tolerate very close mowing. It is widely used in landscaping because of...More>>

Goosegrass is a serious weed problem in golf and sports bermudagrass turf in warm climates. The author reviews recent research into cultural and chemical management options.More>>

A review of recent breeding innovations for improved disease resistance, color and other desireable characteristics.More>>

Tifway bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon x transvalensis Tifway) is a popular turfgrass utilized on golf course fairways and athletic fields. Aggressive summer growth habit, fine leaf texture and dark green color attribute to its popularity.More>>

While everyone seems interested in ball roll on bentgrass greens, ball roll on bermudagrass greens has received no prior research.More>>