For the vast majority of homeowners, resist the urge to fertilize now. Fertilizing now can encourage too much growth and could lead to problems later this summer such as poor root growth and disease. Additionally, since spring rains play havoc with mowing schedules, nitrogen fertilization can further complicate your mowing schedule by causing grass plants […]
On behalf of the Turf Program and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF), I’d like to thank everyone who helped with and/or attended the 2004 Midwest Turf Expo last week at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Some of the highlights of the Expo include • Almost 1600 professionals attended workshops and educational sessions covering […]
For those making the trip to San Diego for the GCSAA International Conference and Show, the Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception will be held Thursday, February 12, 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Columbia Room on the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina. Please plan on attending and also bring along any other Alumni or […]
Homeowners strive for beautiful and productive lawns, and sometimes, despite using good cultural practices, pests get the upper hand. When using pesticides to control pests it’s important to follow procedures and know how to use spraying equipment effectively.
Not calibrating lawn application equipment is like placing a meal in an oven and setting the temperature randomly. If the over is too high, the food is overcooked; too low, and it undercooked. This publication describes the basics of calibrating lawn care pesticide application equipment.
