ID and Control of Annual Bluegrass and Rough Bluegrass in Lawns (AY-41-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
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.
Animal Urine Damage in Turf (AY-327-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
Animal urine can aggravate anyone attempting to maintain a uniformly green, aesthetically pleasing lawn. For homeowners, pets (particularly dogs) are the most frequent cause of patches of darker green and/or brown turf, that are often concentrated in a particular part of the lawn. This publication describes symptoms of animal urine damage in turf and provides some management solutions.
7 Simple Steps to a Better Homelawn (AY-32-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
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
Mowing, Thatching, Aerifying, and Rolling Turf (AY-8-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
A publication that gives suggestions for maintaining turf by effective mowing, thatching and aerifying.
Purchasing Quality Grass Seed for Your Lawn (AY-25-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
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.
