weeds
Tarping out creeping Charlie: An herbicide‑free backyard experiment
By Gary Deters
One of the most common questions we receive from homeowners is how to manage or remove creeping Charlie (ground ivy) from their lawns. It’s an incredibly difficult weed to remove, especially when a homeowner prefers not to use herbicides.
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 3/3/25
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work! See the article How to restore a lawn full of weeds that features Turfgrass Extension Educator Jon Trappe.
New research publications from our team - 10/21/21
Learn more about our research! Two research articles from our group have been published in the July/August 2021 issue of Crop Science.
Weeds in the Turf Lawn: Invasive Nuisances or Sources for Forage?
By James Wolfin, Graduate Research Assistant
The turf lawn accounts for nearly 2% of the continental United States land cover, and has become engrained in the architecture of many United States neighborhoods and landscapes. As urban and suburban areas continue to expand, we can expect this number to increase as many yards, store fronts, and commercial buildings are installed to accompany properties.