MSU Extension Turf

Resources

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  Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar: Turfgrass

  Published on October 28, 2015
  This calendar contains tips for athletic field turfgrass maintenance throughout the year.

• Bentgrass Cultivar Selection

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Outlines the performance of bent grass cultivars and selections under putting green and fairway conditions in Michigan.

• 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

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  European Chafer and Japanese Beetle on Sod Farms

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Some sod farms in Michigan have had problems with Japanese beetle or European chafer in recent years. Spring is a good time to review your strategy for the next generation.

• GDD Poster

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• Black Cutworms

  Published on June 8, 2015
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  Managing Yard Waste to Preserve Water Quality

  Published on June 8, 2015
  In 1994, a law banned grass clippings, tree leaves, branches and twigs from all landfills in Michigan. These items are considered yard waste, and prior to 1994, it accounted for approximately 20 to 25 percent of Michigan’s throwaway trash.

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  Mowing Lawn Turf

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf. Mowing performed at the correct height and frequency is essential to the health and density of the stand. Removing leaf tips induces plants to form new sprouts, increasing stand density.

• MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

• 2005 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015