Weed of the Month for June 2013 is Fountain Grass

Weed of the Month for June 2013 is Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass   Biology: Fountain grass ((Pennisetum spp.) is an ornamental grass common to the landscapes of homes, commercial sites, and golf courses. However, following years of planting in these landscapes, we now realize...

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2013 Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project

2013 Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project

WHAT: An Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides,...

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Turf and Landscape Field Day: July 9, 2013

Turf and Landscape Field Day: July 9, 2013

Purdue Turf & Landscape Field Day Tuesday, July 9, 2013 W.H. Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette PREREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 28                                                                                                              ...

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Seed corn beetle being reported by superintendents

Seed corn beetle being reported by superintendents

In addition to earthworms, there are several insects that can create small mounds of soil above the surface of turfgrass. Occasionally, the mounds can become a nuisance, especially on closely mowed greens where they are more noticeable...

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Yellow Nutsedge: Two New Publications on Controlling this Troublesome Weed

Yellow Nutsedge: Two New Publications on Controlling this Troublesome Weed

Yellow nutsedge is a troublesome, difficult-to-control turf weed. Understanding this plant’s biology makes it easier to know how to best control it. Two new Purdue publications help answer questions on the best way to control this weed. Yellow...

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Perennial ryegrass seedheads: Now and Later

Perennial ryegrass seedheads: Now and Later

Perennial ryegrass seedheads are in full production now. These seedheads are tough to cut so make sure to keep your mower blades sharp. Now is a good time to sharpen your mower blades if you haven’t yet this year. Close-up of a...

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Rounds 4 Research auction is open through June 16!

Rounds 4 Research auction is open through June 16!

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Weed of the Month for May 2013 is Wild Violets

Weed of the Month for May 2013 is Wild Violets

Wild Violet  Biology: Collectively, turf managers refer to the Midwest species common blue violet (Viola sororia), wooly blue violet (Viola papilionacea), and confederate violet (Viola sororia f. priceana) all as wild violet....

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