Turf

Bermudagrass in Kansas

MF1112

Bermudagrass has many desirable qualities fitting today’s turfgrass needs and environmental concerns. This publication includes cultivation tips and recommended varieties for Kansas. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Aug 2025

Zoysiagrass is a warm-season grass adapted to many Kansas lawns and golf courses. This fact sheet explains advantages and disadvantages of zoysiagrass, as well as tips for planting, care, and disease control. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2025

Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals 2024

by Aaron Patton et al.

MF3347

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This updated guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs for golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass systems. The recommendations apply to the majority of the United States, with input from experts in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Color.

Published Date: Jul 2024

Lawn Fertilizing Guide

by Jack Fry

MF2916

Most lawn grasses require some fertilizer every year to keep them strong and actively growing. Appropriate amounts help maintain turf vigor, but too much fertilizer can cause problems. Includes tips and a table to help determine the correct amount of fertilizer to use. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Weed Control in Home Lawns

by Ward Upham

MF2385

This publication outlines the basic concepts of weed control and provides a guide to the safe, effective use of herbicides for controlling lawn weeds. It includes tips for identifying common weeds and the best time for effective control. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2022

Green June Beetle: Insect Pest of Turfgrass

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3600

This fact sheet provides information on the biology and plant damage associated with green June beetles. Management strategies and control. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2022

Fall Armyworm: Insect Pest of Turfgrass

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3595

This fact sheet provides information on the biology and plant damage associated with fall armyworms. Management strategies are also discussed. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jan 2022

Maintaining Good Lawns with Less Water

by Steven J. Keeley Jared Hoyle

MF2068

Did you know that about half of the water applied to lawns is wasted? This fact sheet offers tips on turfgrass selection, soil preparation, and maintenance practices to increase watering efficiency. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2019

Grub Management in Turfgrass Using Insecticides

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3439

Life cycle, behavior, and turfgrass damage caused by common grub species found in Kansas. Addresses factors that influence insecticide effectiveness and offers recommendations for control. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2019

Watering Your Lawn

by Jared Hoyle Ross Braun

MF2059

Suggestions for homeowners on maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn while conserving water. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2018

Aerating Your Lawn

by Ross Braun Jared Hoyle

MF2130

Publication describes how and why to aerate lawns, with suggestions for equipment and timing. Aeration helps to provide plant roots with the oxygen needed for growth. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2018