Turfgrass and Lawn Care

Cultural Practices

Looking for the best way to grow green grass? Find expert advice on lawn mowing, irrigation, and managing grass through the seasons. Get lawn care maintenance tips and information on managing thatch and how to aerate turfgrass.
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  1. Growing Turf Under Shaded Conditions
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    Growing Turf Under Shaded Conditions
    The establishment and management of quality turfgrass under shaded conditions often is possible if the basic requirements for turfgrass growth are known and understood.
  2. Managing Thatch in Lawns
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    Managing Thatch in Lawns
    By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
    Thatch can have either beneficial or detrimental effects on turf depending on the amount present.
  3. Tips to Improve Your Lawn Care Program This Fall
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    Tips to Improve Your Lawn Care Program This Fall
    By Tanner Delvalle
    As nighttime temperatures dip into the low 50s and the days continue to get shorter, one thing is certain; fall is coming.
  4. Irrigation Water Quality Guidelines for Turfgrass Sites
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    Irrigation Water Quality Guidelines for Turfgrass Sites
    By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
    Irrigation water quality is becoming an important issue for managers of golf courses, athletic fields, and institutional grounds in Pennsylvania.
  5. Liming Turfgrass Areas
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    Liming Turfgrass Areas
    By Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.
    Soil acidity is determined by a soil test, however, not all soil tests provide accurate information on how much lime should be applied.