When the world’s biggest sporting event kicks off in June, the games will be played on turfgrass developed by staff from ...

EAST LANSING, Mich — Michigan State University is counting down the days until the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That's because the university's world-renowned turfgrass research and education ...

In 2026, Michigan State University will play a major role in one of the biggest sporting events in the world by teaming up with The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA. The FIFA ...

Contrast that with warm-season turf. Warm-season turf will look brown and dead during its dormancy in the cool months of fall ...

acid soil - A soil with a pH below the neutral point of 7.0. Soil acidity is determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution. Turfgrasses generally prefer slightly acidic soils. acid ...

The desire for an attractive lawn is nothing new. Going back to the 1800s, short-cut lawns were a sign of wealth in Europe. Gradually, they made their way to the ...

damping off - A disease of seeds or young seedlings caused by fungi. desiccation - Drying. A type of winter injury sustained on exposed turf areas when subjected to high winds. dethatch - The ...

In other words, the lawn is overrated. If you would like alternatives to the same ol’ boring sea of grass, keep reading. Subscribe to the St. Louis Design+Home newsletter to explore the latest stories ...

Turfgrass diseases are diagnosed by identifying symptoms and signs of infection. Symptoms are the response of the plant that results from an infection by a plant disease causing organism or stress.

Endarra 81 marks a milestone in OSU’s bermudagrass development ...

Mow St. Augustinegrass at a height of 3.5-4 inches and leave clippings on the lawn. Water only when grass shows signs of stress, such as leaf curl, and irrigate in the early morning. Apply ...

In the United States, turfgrasses occupy 1.9 percent of the continental surface and cover an area three times larger than any irrigated crop. Turfgrasses provide functional benefits such as water ...