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Wet wilt and heat-related injury produce turf loss on putting greens in PA
The unusually hot, dry weather occurring over an extended period in June and July have led to severe turf losses on putting greens in numerous locations around the state. Much of the damage can be traced to a phenomenon known as wet wilt. Wet wilt occurs when
Studying Grass to Save Gas
Longwood Gardens and Penn State’s Turfgrass Program recently teamed-up to study several grasses and grass mixtures for use in reduced mowing situations. The project was initiated by Mr. Shawn Kister, Grounds Division Leader at Longwood Gardens (Penn State Turfgrass Science/Agronomy, class of 1995), as a means of reducing mowing and gasoline costs, yet still
Western PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2011
The 2011 Western Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show will be held between February 22nd and 24th in the Sheraton Four Points North in Mars, PA. The conference will include a trade show and educational sessions on a variety of subjects, including
Pythium spp. selectively attacking Poa
In an old post on the Turf Disease Blog, I briefly mentioned a strange Pythium problem that has shown up over the last few years. A few superintendents in the New York Met and select regions in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast may have heard me speak about this at a local conference, but for the most part this problem is not a widespread problem.
Turf grad loved working on soccer field
It's not unusual for someone to love puppies, chocolate or summer. Nor is it strange for someone to love listening to the Beatles, receiving presents or going to the beach. However, it is a bit peculiar for someone to love what Erick Landis does. He fell head over heels for ... turf.
Turf insect update from Danny Kline
Last week I received several reports of green June beetle activity. I’ve also had some reports of May/June beetle activity. Current weather conditions are very conducive for many insect species. Billbugs, May/June beetle grubs, and green June beetles all prefer hot dry weather. Unfortunately,
When lawns turn brown in July, the best thing to do is…….nothing.
Most Pennsylvania homeowners are seeing parched, brown grass as they step out their front door this first week of July. The lack of appreciable rain over the past few weeks coupled with low humidity and high temperatures have set the stage for a long, tough summer for lawns.
