Rhizoctonia large patch of zoysiagrass (also called zoysia patch) is the most significant infectious disease of the zoysiagrass species. This publication shows how to identify and manage this turfgrass disease.
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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Rhizoctonia Large Patch
Controlling annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and rough bluegrass (Poa trivialis) in lawns is difficult, and relies on both cultural and chemical control. This publication describes these weeds and offers management strategies.
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PDF version of ID and Control of Annual Bluegrass and Rough Bluegrass in Lawns
This publication describes the life cycle and identification of yellow nutsedge and recommends cultural and chemical management options for homeowners. A similar publication is available for turf professionals: Turfgrass Management Sedge Control for Turf Professionals (AY-338-W)
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This publication describes how to identify and control the two main categories of perennial grassy weeds: bunch-type and spreading grasses.
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PDF version of Identification and Control of Perennial Grassy Weeds
This publication suggests herbicides and application schedules for controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn and describes summer lawn care management practices for controlling broadleaf weeds.
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Maintaining the most attractive homelawn in the neighborhood takes time and effort. However, if your goal is a good-looking, healthy lawn with a minimal amount of effort, it can be accomplished using some simple steps. The following is a brief description of those steps in order of importance, with emphasis on minimizing the amount of time and input dedicated to your lawn. test
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Fertilizing established lawns keeps the lawn looking good and reduces how much you have to water and control weed, insect, and disease pests — that saves you money and is environmentally responsible. This publication answers questions about fertilizing cool-season lawns and provides tips for creating your own fertilization program.
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This publication provides suggestions on sodding and restarting a new lawn. In addition, it gives ideas for maintaining the lawn, a turf care sequence and sample sod specifications.
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A publication that gives suggestions for maintaining turf by effective mowing, thatching and aerifying.
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PDF version of Mowing, Thatching, Aerifying, and Rolling Turf
This publication for both professionals and homeowners explains what to consider when selecting sod, how to prepare a site for sod installation, when and how to install sod, and how to maintain the sod after installation.
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This publication provides help when selecting turfgrass for different lawns. Things to look for on a bag of quality grass seed are also covered. It also defines key terms that are used with planting and maintaining turfgrasses.
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PDF version of Purchasing Quality Grass Seed for Your Lawn
This provides guidelines for establishng lawns from seed rather than from sod. It includes information on variety selection, seedbed preparation, watering, and weed control for newly established turfgrass areas.
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