Lawn
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Purchasing Turfgrass Seed
High quality grass seed can be difficult to source. For this reason, we have compiled a list (below) of vendors that distribute turfgrass seed in Minnesota. Please be sure to keep in mind the basic principles in purchasing turfgrass seed before deciding on a mixture for your situation. These principles are explained by Dr.
It’s time for preemergent applications
By Sam Bauer
For those of you who are wondering when to put your preemergent summer annual grassy weed herbicides down, NOW IS THE TIME. Soil temperatures are near 55 degrees in the upper profile and crabgrass will be germinating at 60 degrees. Any preemergent applications made after crabgrass has germinated will be ineffective. This application can be combined with fertility for increased density and spring turf greenup. Be sure to apply at the correct rate as directed by the herbicide and fertilizer label.
Lawn care: spring floods and drought….really?
By Sam Bauer
Are you ready for spring or still enjoying the winter? Either way, it’s time to start thinking about home lawn care again. Last fall we were stressing the importance of maintaining moisture levels in your lawn amidst one of the worst droughts in Minnesota’s history. In case you’ve forgotten, the months of August through November alone saw an eight inch precipitation deficit in the Twin Cities area. This translates to approximately 70% below average precipitation for the fall period. Many other areas of the state, mainly northwestern and southern Minnesota, were in a much worse situation.
Consider dormant seeding your lawn this fall
By Sam Bauer
I’ve received many questions from homeowners recently regarding fall seeding options if they’ve missed the optimal seeding window from mid-August to mid-September. If you’ve missed that window, but you still want to conduct seeding practices this fall, my recommendation is to wait until November to seed. This practice is called “dormant seeding” and is certainly an effective way to introduce new species and/or varieties of turf into your existing lawn.
Choosing a turf seed for your lawn
It was windy yesterday at the TROE Center! Here are some tips for choosing seed for your home lawn this fall………..