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University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 10/30/24

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.


Fall lawn watering and leaf mulching strategies from UMN Extension

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!


Do you really need to rake all your leaves? An update

Here is an updated version of a blog post that was originally published on November 15, 2013.  Turf Extension Educator Sam Bauer has been interviewed about this topic in several great articles since then so be sure to check out the links at the end of the blog post!


Q & A: Fall Lawn Care

Q: What mowing height should I keep my lawn at before winter?