lawn care

For the past several years, we have partnered with the Metropolitan Council on the Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Research, Education, and Outreach project. Recently, the Metropolitan Council earned a national award for Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products from the U.S.

Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. Watch the WCCO News video, Good Question: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?, to learn from Dr. Jon Trappe about the best ways to manage leaves on your lawn this fall.

Don't miss the USA TODAY article, How to grow grass fast: 6 steps to a new lawn, that features UMN Turfgrass Extension Jon Trappe to learn about establishing your lawn. 

Wondering about those final lawn care chores, especially with this dry fall we've been having? Read Should you water your lawn before winter? and Fall leaf mulching is good for your lawn from Extension Educator Jon Trappe in Yard and Garden News!

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the MidCity Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. located at 693 Raymond Avenue, St. Paul, MN.

Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. Watch the Fox 9 News video, Dry and warm September stalls lawn growth, to learn from Dr. Jon Trappe about how to care for your lawn with the unusual weather conditions we had this past month.

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Brown's Creek Watershed District Community Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is Brown’s Creek Park (8312 Neal Ave N Stillwater, MN 55082). 

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. 

WCCO’s Smart Gardens August 24, 2024 podcast features Jon Trappe and Julie Weisenhorn recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair answering listeners' questions on gardening and lawns. Listen to the podcast to learn more about rust disease, how to deal with lawn weeds in the fall, aeration, and much more!

The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Linwood Family Fun Day this Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The address is 22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Stacy, MN 55079.

By Andrew Hollman and Kristine Moncada

We often get questions about which grass to buy for a home lawn. There are several different options for cool-season turfgrasses grown in Minnesota; which you choose will depend on your site, how you use your lawn, how much maintenance you want to do, and maybe even aesthetics.