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  • Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

    Published on January 25, 2017
    Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

  • Mulching Leaves into Turf Video

    Published on May 23, 2016
    Mulching tree leaves into your turfgrass provides nutrients for your lawn and controls weeds.

  • Controlling Grubs in Lawns and Turfgrass Video

    Published on May 23, 2016
    Learn how to control grubs by mowing at the proper height, using the right amount of fertilizer and watering you lawn.

  • Shady Lawn Alternatives

    Published on May 12, 2016
    Smart Gardening tip sheet on shady lawn alternatives.

  • Low Maintenance Lawns in the Midwest

    Published on May 12, 2016
    If you’d like to lower the maintenance needs of your lawn, there are several factors to consider.

  • Smart watering for lawns: Don’t let the lawn squeeze you dry

    Published on May 10, 2016
    One of the areas in the home landscape that can use a tremendous amount of water is the lawn.

  • Mulch Leaves into Turf for a Smart Lawn

    Published on May 10, 2016
    Over 20 years of turf research has proven that fall is the optimum time to “invest” in the green you will enjoy next spring.

  • Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

    Published on April 5, 2016
    Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.

  • Establishing a New Lawn Using Seed

    Published on February 18, 2016
    Successful lawn establishment means doing the right thing at the right time.

  • 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

    Published on June 8, 2015

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