lawn care
UMN Turfgrass Team at two events
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!
Come see us at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair!
The Turfgrass Science team will be at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair starting Thursday, August 21 through Labor Day, September 1. We will be there all 12 days from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Register now - UMN Turfgrass Lawn Care Field Day 8/14/25
Registration is open for our UMN Turfgrass Lawn Care Field Day!
UMN Turfgrass Team at events on 7/17/25 & 7/19/25
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!
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
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
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.
Where can I see what this type of lawn looks like in person?
By Jon Trappe
We often speak to people about the benefits of improved cultivars, species, or mixtures, and a common question by those looking to learn more is where can they go see and feel these in person. Below are two areas where folks can come and see maintained demonstration plots that are signed and open to the public.
UMN Turfgrass Team at events on 6/10/25 & 6/11/25!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this week!
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media - 5/30/25
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work! Watch the Cornell Turf Show webinar Long-term lawns featuring postdoctoral associate Paige Boyle, or listen to the audio-only podcast to learn more about creating more ecologically-focused lawns.