For decades, a pristine, weed-free lawn has served as the gold standard of the American landscape, but not all weeds are bad.

In his 34 years at Oklahoma State University, Dennis Martin, OSU Extension specialist for turfgrass, has served as the bridge ...

One of the most crucial decisions made during the establishment of a turf is the proper selection of seed or seed mixtures. Turfgrasses must be selected according to their adaption to the particular ...

Discusses integrated pest management and common weeds, insects and diseases of Illinois turfgrasses, as well as turfgrass pesticide application equipment and calibration. Discusses integrated pest ...

Dormant seeding works well for establishing lawn on bare soil and overseeding thin lawns. It is only used for cool season turfgrasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescues.

It is only used for cool season turfgrasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescues. These grasses are most active during the winter and early spring months, when they put on ...

The struggle to fill out your yard's shadiest expanses is real — most turfgrasses won't survive, but weeds will. While there is no shortage of ground covers that are perfect for shady areas, many ...

Photo Credit: Sugeesh / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Carpetgrass is controversial among lawn enthusiasts. It is seen either as a low-maintenance alternative to the turfgrasses listed above or a ...

Consider it for a xeriscape, desert, or rock garden. Wheatgrass is also a good solution for any dry zone in your yard where you can’t grow the popular Idaho turfgrasses. Type: Perennial cool-season ...