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MF2311 Guide to Turfgrass Nutrient Recommendations: Based on K ... PDF

A routine soil test (pH, phosphorus and potassium) is recommended in the following cases: • Before establishing a new lawn, whether from seed, sod, sprigs or ...

MF1155 Mowing Your Lawn - KSRE Bookstore PDF

Set the mower at the right height for the species of grass you are mowing. Cool-season grasses such as bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass are mowed ...

Commercial Management of Brown Patch of Cool‐season Turfgrasses PDF

Lawns: In lawn-height tall fescue, brown patch causes light-brown or tan ... similar to lawn-height turf. The disease causes blighting. (Figure 6), and ...

Kentucky Bluegrass Lawns - KSRE Bookstore

Kentucky Bluegrass Lawns. $0.55. Quantity: Add to Cart ... Kentucky bluegrass is a cool-season turf grass that spreads by underground stems called rhizomes.

MF2130 Aerating Your Lawn - KSRE Bookstore PDF

Roots make up 90 percent of the grass plant and require oxygen to thrive. Soil compaction restricts the oxygen supply and inhibits root growth. Aerating, or ...

MF2128 Shade-Tolerant Grasses - KSRE Bookstore PDF

The main goal of lawn care is maintaining persis- tent, healthy turf. This can be a challenge since grass prefers sunlight. When growing turf in shade, be.

MF1126 Planting a Home Lawn - KSRE Bookstore PDF

New grass will require extra care until it becomes established. When to Plant. Cool-Season. Cool-season grasses—bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass—are best ...

MF2262 Kentucky Bluegrass Lawns - KSRE Bookstore PDF

In fact, it is the most widely used species for turfgrass in the northern half of the United States. However, bluegrass is not as heat tolerant as tall fescue ...

MF2802 Watering New Lawns - KSRE Bookstore PDF

Kentucky bluegrass and turf-type tall fescue, usually grown from seed, also can be sodded. The same watering practices apply, regardless of establishment.

MF2129 Turfgrass Mowing, Professional Series - KSRE Bookstore PDF

For an attractive and healthy turf, it is important to mow at the correct height and frequency. Optimal mowing height depends on the type of grass, use and the ...