Irrigation

UMN Turfgrass Team at Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour - 7/12/25

We will be at the Hennepin County Master Gardeners Learning Garden Tour on Saturday, July 12, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the tour. 

Please stop by and see the educational displays on lawn care and irrigation best management practices. The Turfgrass Science team will be there to answer your questions regarding low-input lawn maintenance, how to manage your lawn water use or just about anything else relating to lawns. 


UMN Turfgrass Team at events on 6/24/25 & 6/25/25

Educational display with University of Minnesota logo, educational signs, pamphlets, and plant samples.

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!


UMN Turfgrass Team at New Brighton Parks Discovery Days - 6/17/25

a display table with maroon and gold tablecloth and turfgrass educational materials

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the New Brighton Parks Discovery Days on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Sunny Square Park, 2200 Sunnyside Terrace, New Brighton, MN 55112.


UMN Turfgrass Team at events on 6/10/25 & 6/11/25!

Educational display with University of Minnesota logo, educational signs, pamphlets, and plant samples.

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!


UMN Turfgrass Team at events on 5/14/25 & 5/17/25!

Educational display with University of Minnesota logo, educational signs, pamphlets, and plant samples.

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!


UMN Turfgrass Team at events on 4/23/25 & 4/26/25!

a turfgrass educational display with University of Minnesota colors and logo

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!


UMN Turfgrass Team at Eagan Earth Day Celebration - 4/19/25

a turf educator at an outdoor event with an interested group of people

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. located at Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road, Eagan, MN 55123.


Rebates available in the Twin Cities for upgrading smart irrigation products

By Gary Deters

Updated technology products for saving water in home lawn irrigation systems have been available for many years. These products include Wi-Fi-enabled irrigation controllers, rain sensors, soil sensors, smart sprinkler heads, and smart hose timers. The benefit of the Wi-Fi-enabled controllers or weather-based products is they automatically adjust watering schedules based on current or future weather conditions. This helps homeowners avoid over-watering or under-watering, and conserves water. It also helps provide peace of mind, as homeowners don’t have to worry about adjusting sprinklers when weather changes or when they are not home to monitor conditions.


UMN Turfgrass Team at Rosemount Expo - 4/5/25

a display table with maroon and gold tablecloth and turfgrass educational materials

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Rosemount Expo on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. located at 3335 142nd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068.


UMN Turfgrass Team at the North Suburban Home Show - 3/8/2025

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the North Suburban Home Show on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is located at the Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW, Andover, MN 55304.

Please stop by and see the educational display on lawn care and irrigation best management practices. Our team will be there to answer your questions regarding low-input lawn maintenance, how to manage your lawn water use or just about anything else relating to lawns.