Turfgrass Research, and Outreach Education (TROE) Center, 2037 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
UMN Turfgrass Science will be hosting a Lawn Care Field Day on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Turfgrass Research, and Outreach Education (TROE) Center. The event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you register for the event.
Come to learn about best lawn care practices, including stops dedicated to the following topics:
- How to have save water and have a more drought tolerant lawn
- How to have a thicker lawn in dense tree shade
- Does topdressing with compost to improve lawn quality work?
- How to improve Kentucky bluegrass germination and establishment
- How to have success with dormant seeding
- Which seed mixtures work best for saving water?
- How to manage the 7 most challenging weeds in lawns
We hope to see you there!