Species Selection Maintaining an attractive lawn on sandy soils depends largely on the turfgrass species selected. Species that have improved drought tolerance include tall fescue and some cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass. Fine leaf fescues include red, sheep, hard, and chewing fescues and these grasses perform well under droughty conditions, especially in partial shade. However, these […]

The “Maintenance Calendar” provides seasonal lawn tips for cool season grasses. Three maintenance levels are established depending on the amount of money and time you are willing to invest. The calendar provides practices and notes on what you should do each month to ensure a healthy lawn.

This publication addresses the advantages of hiring a professional lawn care service. It also discusses what to look for in a lawn care service and what you can do to help the lawn care service make your yard look better.

Information in this publication provides a series of suggestions on fertilization, pest control, and general maintenance for improving the health of turfgrasses growing in shaded areas.

This publication discusses several irrigation practices for homelawns such as frequency of watering, time of day to water, and rate of application.

How can you handle grass clippings when the city is not going to collect them any more? AY-2 offers tips on how to leave grass clippings on the lawn while maintaining a healthy yard.