Tag: Turf Professional

Gray leaf spot is a foliar disease that affects perennial ryegrass and tall fescue. Moderate outbreaks of gray leaf spot result in clusters of thin, off-colored turf. Severe outbreaks, however, will result in the death and decay of extensive areas and ruin the entire turf stand. This publication describes the symptoms and development of this disease, and provides management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Gray Leaf Spot

Brown patch is caused by a fungal pathogen that affects all cool-season turfgrass species. Moderate to severe outbreaks on high-maintenance creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass can result in thin, poor quality turf that may be predisposed to algae and moss infestation. This publication describes the symptoms and development of this disease, and provides management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Brown Patch

Dollar spot is caused by a fungal pathogen and is a common concern on golf course turf, especially creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass greens, tees, and fairways, where it can result in poor turf quality and appearance. This publication describes the symptoms and development of this disease, and provides management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Dollar Spot

Leaf spot and melting out are different diseases with similar symptoms and pathogen characteristics. They both attack Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue, and appear to cause the most damage to golf course roughs, sports turf, and residential lawns. This publication describes the symptoms and development of this disease, and provides management options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Leaf Spot/Melting Out

Pink snow mold, sometimes knows as Microdochium patch, affects cool season grasses. The publication provides information on characteristics of the disease and disease control options.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Pink Snow Mold

Gray snow mold affects all cool season turfgrass species in areas where there are extended periods of snow cover. This publication discusses how to identify gray snow mold, and examines options for controlling the disease.

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PDF version of Turfgrass Disease Profiles: Gray Snow Mold

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.

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PDF version of ID and Control of Annual Bluegrass and Rough Bluegrass in Lawns

This publication describes the life cycle and identification of yellow nutsedge and recommends cultural and chemical management options for homeowners. A similar publication is available for turf professionals: Turfgrass Management Sedge Control for Turf Professionals (AY-338-W)

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PDF version of Yellow Nutsedge Control

This publication describes how to identify and control the two main categories of perennial grassy weeds: bunch-type and spreading grasses.

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PDF version of Identification and Control of Perennial Grassy Weeds

This publication provides a series of suggestions for the non-herbicidal and herbicidal control of crabgrasses and several other annual grasses including foxtail, goose grass, and barnyard grass.

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PDF version of Control of Crabgrass in Homelawns

This publication suggests herbicides and application schedules for controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn and describes summer lawn care management practices for controlling broadleaf weeds.

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PDF version of Control of Broadleaf Weeds in Homelawns

This publication for both professionals and homeowners examines the role that phosphorus plays in turfgrass growth, explains how to determine the needs of specific turf stands, and provides suggestions for proper application to reduce the risk of contaminating surface waters.

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PDF version of Facts About Phosphorus and Lawns

Fertilizing established lawns keeps the lawn looking good and reduces how much you have to water and control weed, insect, and disease pests — that saves you money and is environmentally responsible. This publication answers questions about fertilizing cool-season lawns and provides tips for creating your own fertilization program.

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PDF version of Fertilizing Established 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.

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PDF version of Soil Testing for Lawns

This guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs for golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass systems. The recommendations apply to the majority of the United...

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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PDF version of Purchasing Quality Grass Seed for Your Lawn

This publication provides turf seeding guidelines in the spring for established turf areas and new turf areas.

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PDF version of Seeding a Turf Area in the Spring

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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PDF version of Establishing Lawn Areas From Seed