Tag: winter injury

Figure 1. The snow mold pressure at Marquette GC in Marquette, Mich., wasn’t as high as it normally was, but it was still high enough to provide a solid test of the research treatments. (Photo by: Kurt Hockemeyer)

Super Science: A million ways for grass to die in the winter

September 2, 2025 By
Recent research overviews winter injury and what can be done to prevent it. ...

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Turfgrass researchers at the Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research evaluate the impact of ice encasement and two protective covers on the winter survival of six cool-season turfgrasses used on golf greens. (Photo: Wendy M. Waalen, Ph.D.)

TurfMD: Focusing on the moisture component of winter injury

February 25, 2025 By
As winter arrives for most of the northern U.S., turfgrass survival becomes a concern for parts of the country where injury has occurred in the past. ...

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Mike Kenna, Ph. D.

Off the Record: Evaluating winter injury on annual bluegrass greens

February 4, 2024 By
Extensive winterkill of annual bluegrass (Poa annua) golf greens is a major problem in northern climates. ...

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Turf MD: A closer look at winter injuries

February 2, 2024 By
Dr. D explains three major injuries that comprise the most common winter injuries in golf course turf. ...

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Poa annua (Photo: FMC Corp.)

Turf MD: The importance of the crown of the turfgrass plant

January 26, 2023 By
Dr. D explains the importance of the crown of the turfgrass plant and shares some best practices going into winter to protect it. ...

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