Assessing freezing damage in perennial ryegrass
By Maicy Vossen
This article was originally published on the WinterTurf project blog.
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 6/5/23
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. Jon Trappe was interviewed in the article "Talking lawn care with U of M" on May 17, 2023 as part the “Talking...with U of M,” series. He discusses No Mow May, lawn fertilizers, irrigation and more!
Save the date - UMN Parks, Fields, and Grounds Field Day
Save the date for our Parks, Fields, and Grounds Field Day on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Held in collaboration with the Minnesota Park and Sports Field Management Association and the Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation, topics covered will include:
UMN Turfgrass Team at Harrisons Bay Association's event this Saturday!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Harrisons Bay Association's rain barrel distribution event this Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Mound, MN.
The risks of mowing green grass during summer drought
By Jillian Turbeville
When it comes to lawn management, droughts in the Midwest have become a topic of concern. Generally, homeowners will mow their lawn in a scheduled manner (once a week) or based on grass growth rate (⅓ rule), but should we mow based on how stressed the grasses are? Although this can be partially unrealistic, having a basic understanding of how your lawn responds to times of heat and drought in summer may help keep your grass greener for a longer period of time.