Center Update: Fraise Mowing Turfgrass Surfaces
Fraise Mowing Bermudagrass Surfaces: Effects and RecoveryPI: Grady Miller; Student: Ray McCauleyIntroductionFraise mowing (fraze/fraise mowing) is a cultural practice that was … Continue Reading
View ArticleCenter Update: Ground Pearl Control
Evaluation Pesticide Applications to Ground Pearls ( Margarodesspp.) in Centipedegrass PI: Matthew MartinIntroductionThe ground pearl (Margarodes spp.), is a subterranean scal … Continue Reading
View ArticleTiming of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2021 – Apply Earlier
From previous research, we know that crabgrass germinates with 24-hour mean soil temperatures average about 53-55 degrees at a 2 to 4 inch depth for several consecutive days. … Continue Reading
View Article2020 Diagnostics Lab Review
Overall, total turfgrass samples submitted in 2020 to the NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab were lower than samples submitted in 2019, most likely due to an extended closure (52 d … Continue Reading
View Article10-Year NC County Golf Sample Review
The following data was collected from samples submitted to the North Carolina State Turf Diagnostics Lab from 2011 to 2020. This information shows all of the diagnoses we have … Continue Reading
View Article10-Year NC Landscape Turf Sample Review
The following data was collected from samples submitted to the North Carolina State Turf Diagnostics Lab from 2011 to 2020. This information shows all of the diagnoses we have … Continue Reading
View ArticleWaterlogging Influence on Turfgrasses
A number of homeowners have noticed their tall fescue seeding from fall 2020 is not looking so good. Our numerous rainfall events the last few months has put us well above ave … Continue Reading
View ArticleEffect of Waterlogged Soil on Preemergence Herbicides in Turfgrass Systems
Travis Gannon, Mathieu LeCompte, and Fred YelvertonWith the end of winter in sight, preemergence crabgrass and goosegrass control is at the forefront of many turf managers min … Continue Reading
View ArticleYuck! TARR on Your Heels? 🤮
Last fall was conducive for take-all root rot (TARR) in ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens. There were substantial rain events in the fall which likely limited residual of … Continue Reading
View Article2021 Sod Producers’ Report Available
North Carolina State University conducted the seventh annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North Carolina sod:Read more:Sod Producers’ Report for North Caro … Continue Reading
View ArticleStressful Conditions to Start 2021
We often talk about the challenges to growing warm-season and cool-season grasses in the transition zone. In our landscapes, two commonly planted turfgrasses are tall fescue a … Continue Reading
View ArticleThe Findings of a Mad Turf Pathologist
Dollar SpotWeather has been conducive for dollar spot in many areas of the Southeast, especially those that have had some humidity. Humidity in central North Carolina has been … Continue Reading
View ArticleBermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar
Revised Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar is now online. The link can be found below.
View ArticleNow Available: Key to Turfgrass Insect Damage
Insect damage in turfgrass can be difficult to diagnose as many insects cause similar types of nondescript damage (think: yellowing or browning irregular patches). Click to ac … Continue Reading
View ArticleArt Bruneau Tournament
The Art Bruneau Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. Hold the date!
View ArticleTurfgrass Field Day – Live
2021 Turfgrass Field Day at NC State University Turfgrass Field Lab will be Wednesday, August 11. Come join the Turfgrass Work Group for the annual event, in-person. Pre-regis … Continue Reading
View ArticleOnline Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Research Lab in Raleigh, NC.The annual Turfgrass Field Da … Continue Reading
View ArticleDogs and Turfgrass
There is a new publication discussing the interaction between dogs and turfgrass. To read or download, go to:Dogs and Turfgrass Interactions
View ArticleYelverton Named 2021 Crop Science Fellow
July 27, 2021|Jennifer HowardNC State Extension Crop and Soil Sciences Specialist and professor of turfgrass weed science Fred Yelverton was named as a 2021 Crop Science Socie … Continue Reading
View ArticleFall Renovation: Seed (Part 1)
In case you have not yet purchased your seed (tall fescue, fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass) for fall renovation, let me tell you what to expect. First, sig … Continue Reading
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