Weed control during establishment of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass from seed is difficult for many reasons. First, many herbicides normally considered safe on fully established stands of both grasses can be detrimental to newly developing seedlings. Herbicides containing broadleaf herbicides,...More>>

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

Shawn Emerson, director of agronomy for this Scottsdale area golf course community. found a way to successfully promote a healthy bermudagrass base on fairways, tees and roughs overseeded with perennial ryegrass.More>>

As early as April 21 transition of Axcella, Panterra and possibly Winterlinks had begun.More>>

With a plethora of new turf species poised for launch, one turf breeder posts a few predictions.More>>

In the southern United States and other areas with environments that favor warm-season grasses, bermudagrass is a popular selection for golf courses. Bermudagrass is a fast-growing, sod-forming perennial that forms a dense, uniform surface with excellent wear tolerance, quick recovery rate and good...More>>

Bermudagrass has been the backbone of the Southern turfgrass industry for the past century. The various uses of bermudagrass have been almost endless and include golf greens, fairways, tees, roughs, sports fields, home lawns, commercial sites and roadsides.More>>

A potential solution to the problem of seed loss is to encase turfgrass seeds in an unpalatable material that deters animals from eating or recognizing the seeds. This article reviews recent research on the effectiveness of EncapSeed. The product uses a patented technology that individually...More>>

Doug Brede's September 2001 article on the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) testing program caused NTEP officials to make a major change to the program.More>>

Penncross creeping bentgrass has been the dominant cultivar planted on golf course putting greens. Over the last decade, many new cultivars of creeping bentgrass have been released which are more tolerant of environmental stresses than Penncross. many golf course superintendents are interested in...More>>