Gary Deters
EPA award for water conservation collaboration
For the past several years, we have partnered with the Metropolitan Council on the Twin Cities Lawn Irrigation Efficiency Study.
An overseeding success story
By Gary Deters
Overseeding into an existing yard can be very difficult because there are many different scenarios, challenges, and questions that go into the decision. What to do? What kind of seed? Where to buy seed? How much seed do I use? Do I need to prep the area? How much water is required to get the seed to germinate? What do I do after the seeds germinate?
Seeding your lawn in June or July? You might want to wait
By Gary Deters
Establishing lawns from seed can sometimes be difficult even under ideal growing conditions, and there are many considerations when putting seed on the ground for small repairs as well. Spring is a time when successful lawn seeding is possible, but soil temperatures in early spring are cold which can prohibit rapid germination and establishment. We have now entered the beginning of summer when growing turfgrass from seed becomes even more difficult and we do not normally recommend seeding your lawn this time of the year.
UMN Turfgrass Team at Eagan Market Fest!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at Eagan Market Fest, located at the Eagan Festival Grounds (1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN), on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
UMN Turfgrass Team at Coon Rapids Summer in the City Meetings!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at three Summer in the City Neighborhood Meetings in Coon Rapids parks this summer. The events will be:
UMN Turfgrass Team at two events this week!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at two events this week!
UMN Turfgrass Team at two events this weekend!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at both of the following events this Saturday!
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 4/7/23
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. The latest EarthWorks Podcast by Kevin Hicks features Gary Deters, the Lawn Water Conservation Educator with our team.
Listen to EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Gary Deters and learn more about Gary and the work he does with our program.
UMN Turfgrass Team at Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners' Home Landscaping and Garden Fair!
On Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:00 a.m.
UMN Turfgrass Team at Rosemount Home & Business Expo!
On Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the city of Rosemount is holding a Home & Business Expo (Rosemount Community Center Gym, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN).