Soil Testing for Lawns
This publication is intended to aid in interpreting soil test results and to provide guidelines on improving soil nutrient status for general turf, commercial and athletic turf, and to home lawn owners.
(AY-18-W)
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Improving Lawns in the Shade
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.
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Lawn Improvement Programs
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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Mowing, Thatching, Aerifying, and Rolling Turf
A publication that gives suggestions for maintaining turf by effective mowing, thatching and aerifying.
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Irrigation Practices for Homelawns
This publication discusses several irrigation practices for homelawns such as frequency of watering, time of day to water, and rate of application.
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Don’t Bag It
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.
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Building a Backyard Putting Green
Location Full sun - The green should be located in full sun for optimum turf growth and performance. Air movement - Locate the green so the wind (air flow) is not blocked by trees or buildings. Do not locate the...
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Purchasing Quality Grass Seed for Your Lawn
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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Seeding a Turf Area in the Spring
This publication provides turf seeding guidelines in the spring for established turf areas and new turf areas.
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Zoysiagrass for Indiana
This publication provides suggestions on establishing and maintaining midwestern lawns composed of zoysia and bermuda grass.
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Establishing Lawn Areas From Seed
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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Turfgrass Insects: Managing White Grubs in Turfgrass
This publication provides Indiana turfgrass management professionals and property owners with information to help them (1) properly identify the most common white grub species, (2) understand white grub biology, (3) recognize white grub damage, and (4) formulate safe and effective management strategies.
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Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Seasonal Activity of Turfgrass Pathogens
Understanding when turf pathogens are active allows turf managers to anticipate disease outbreaks and schedule fungicide applications at the most appropriate times. This publication provides estimates of when important turf pathogens are active in the lower Midwest.
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Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Turf Disease Identification
This publication will help turf managers know what to look for when they diagnose infectious turf diseases on the course and in the field. Readers will understand the components of the disease triangle (host, pathogen, and environment), and then be able to use that concept to develop a systematic approach identifying turf disease.
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Adjuvants and the Power of the Spray Droplet: Improving the Performance of Pesticide Applications
This publication examines how the various components of a pesticide application work (water, pesticide molecules, application equipment). It then describes how adjuvants can enhance pesticide performance and protect against the unwanted consequences of spray drift. The goal is to define what adjuvants do and highlight their value in improving pesticide applications.
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Steel Tanks for Storing and Transporting Pesticides and Fertilizers
This publication explores the aspects of purchasing and using mild steel and stainless steel tanks for farms, businesses, and public agencies. It provides important questions you should ask before you buy, offers tips to properly install tanks, and establishes guidelines for inspection and maintenance.
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Calibrating Ride-on Pesticide Sprayers and Fertilizer Spreaders: Keys to Application Accuracy
This publication addresses specific procedures for separately calibrating the pesticide sprayer and the fertilizer spreader of ride-on equipment. The goal is to ensure proper application to optimize performance.
(PPP-104)
Measuring Pesticides: Overlooked Steps To Getting the Correct Rate.
This publication describes steps that pesticide applicators can take to correctly measure and mix products to improve results, save money, and enhance safety. Specifically, it will explain some common myths about measuring pesticides, distinguish the difference between liquid ounces and dry ounces, and offer solutions to common problems associated with measuring devices for liquid and dry pesticide formulations.
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The Aftermath of a Farm Truck Crash: Lawsuits, Settlements, and Court Proceedings
This publication provides insights into what to do after one of your trucks, tractors, or agricultural implements is involved in a crash or collision. This guide will describe the legal process, settlements, and court proceedings.
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The Tractor Hitch Pin: A Critical Component in Keeping Control of Implements
This publication examines the factors that play critical roles in keeping implements or wagons connected to farm tractors and allow operators to maintain control of their implements and loads. Understanding how these factors work together will reduce the likelihood that a trailer could become detached during transport on busy roads or highways.
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