May 2, 2023: Spring Temperature & Plant Growth Rollercoaster

Weather  Although the monthly average will be in line with history, April temperatures were a wild swing of early highs and late lows that met in in the middle. In Indianapolis, the historical average for April is 53.6℉ and the 2023 average was 54.2℉. However, 7 days from April 1-15 were 10 degrees above average…Read more about May 2, 2023: Spring Temperature & Plant Growth Rollercoaster[Read More]

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Disease Report #1: Signs of Spring Abound

First disease report of the 2023 season from the Purdue Turfgrass Pathology program. Highlights include prevention of large patch and soilborne diseases on golf putting greens and mowing tips for spring lawncare. Hello everyone, and welcome to the first installment of the Purdue Turfgrass Pathology Disease Reports. I, and on occasion a guest author, will…Read more about Disease Report #1: Signs of Spring Abound[Read More]