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Weed of the week: Daisy or annual fleabane
Daisy fleabane (Erigeron annuus) is a common, and fast-growing broadleaf weed found in Pennsylvania lawns and other low maintenance turf areas. This species is a member of the aster family, and has
Turfgrass Disease Update
Although the Northeastern United States has not had the considerable amount of rain that the people in Nashville have experienced, the late evening thunderstorms followed by temperatures continuing to climb towards 80F are prime for diseases.
Turf insect update from Danny Kline
Annual bluegrass weevil larvae were found in Maryland earlier this week. This means we will probably begin to see larvae in some areas of Pennsylvania next week. Seven different superintendents have agreed to send two soil samples to Penn State per week,
Weed of the week: Roughstalk bluegrass (Poa trivialis)
Roughstalk bluegrass (Poa trivialis) is one of the top three perennial grass weeds in Pennsylvania. Every spring I receive reports of yellow-green patches of roughstalk bluegrass invading lawns, golf course fairways, and sports fields, and this year in no exception. Three samples were sent to my office last week, and I’m sure more will arrive in the coming weeks.
Weed of the week – Creeping speedwell
Creeping (or slender) speedwell (Veronica filiformis Sm.) is a low growing, spreading plant that produces blue and white flowers from April to May in many Pennsylvania lawns and grounds. A member of the figwort family
Weed of the Week: Bittercress
Bittercress is one of the first broadleaf weeds to appear in PA lawns during early spring. A member of the mustard family (Cruciferae), it can act as a winter or summer annual, or as a biennial. This weed can
Be on the lookout for annual bluegrass weevil adults
Golf course superintendents in central and western PA should be on the lookout for annual bluegrass weevil adults. Adults were observed at
Forsythias are blooming and thoughts turn to…crabgrass
Crabgrass is the number one weed problem in Pennsylvania lawns, and can turn your picture-perfect turf into a real mess by late summer. Fortunately, crabgrass can be controlled if you choose the right herbicide and apply it at the correct time of year.
Moss is Greening-up in PA Lawns
Moss is one of the first plants to green-up in Pennsylvania lawns during early spring, and many homeowners consider it an annoying weed. Many different species of moss can grow and persist in home lawns. Unlike seed-bearing plants, mosses
8 Steps to an Easy Field Facelift
In the last 15 years I have been called to countless athletic fields to lend some advice to the athletic field manager, school custodian or the school board member that wanted a "better" field for the young athlete in their district. After a few stops with the similar answers, I realized that
