Turfgrass Science

Wondering about those final lawn care chores, especially with this dry fall we've been having? Read Should you water your lawn before winter? and Fall leaf mulching is good for your lawn from Extension Educator Jon Trappe in Yard and Garden News!

By Andrew Hollman

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the MidCity Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. located at 693 Raymond Avenue, St. Paul, MN.

Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. Watch the Fox 9 News video, Dry and warm September stalls lawn growth, to learn from Dr. Jon Trappe about how to care for your lawn with the unusual weather conditions we had this past month.

By Gary Deters

The summers of 2021-2023 presented significant challenges for those managing lawns or turfgrass with drought conditions, extreme temperatures, and a lack of rainfall. Many homeowners likely relied heavily on underground irrigation systems to maintain healthy grass or to follow municipal odd/even watering restrictions. Even smart irrigation systems with rain sensors, soil sensors, or weather-based controllers allowed irrigation based on weather and soil conditions due to the lack of rain.