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01/02/2023

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In some situations, turf is grown in environments that favor w**d growth and development. Many annual grassy w**ds are more tolerant of wet or compacted soils or shade than are turfgrasses. Altering the growing environment to favor the turfgrass can shift the competitive edge away from w**ds.
The bottom line is that turfgrass breeding, selection, and evaluation has greatly improved turfgrasses. However, even new and improved turf selections are incapable of competing with w**ds when mismanaged or planted into unfavorable environments. If producing

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12/27/2022

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Turfgrass W**d Control for Professionals 2022 Edition - Combo Pack (Single Print Copy & PDF)

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This updated guide provides w**d identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective w**d 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, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

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THIS LISTING IS FOR A SINGLE HARD COPY AND A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD This updated guide provides w**d identification a

08/17/2022

https://www.k-state.edu/turf/resources/lawn-problem-solver/problem-solver/w**ds/grassy/chemical-control.html
Management practices that discourage annual grassy w**d growth of turf include:

Fertilizing according to soil test recommendations, making sure adequate nutrients are available during periods of active turf growth.
Watering deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil surface to dry between watering.
Mowing at the proper height (2 to 2 1/2 inches for most cool season turfgrasses).
Core cultivating, dethatching, or power raking during the fall when the turf is actively growing and w**d seeds are less likely to germinate. Proper turf management is primary to a w**d control program.

Many recently introduced turfgrasses are vastly superior to older types, especially in their tolerance to wide ranges of cultural and environmental conditions. Unfortunately, even superior turfgrass cultivars have limits to what they can tolerate. In most cases, when cultural or environmental condit...

05/10/2022

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05/09/2022

This will get everyone started. There is lots more information out there about cool season turfgrass management at the KSU Turfgrass Website. Check it out at http://www.k-state.edu/turf/
From the human perspective, mowing is the most basic and time consuming of all turf maintenance activities. We generally mow turfgrasses for two reasons. The main reason for mowing most turfgrasses is to improve appearance. Mowing turf at appropriate heights and frequencies is a major component of a turf management scheme designed to develop a dense, actively growing, attractive turf. In addition, another reason for mowing turfgrasses is to produce recreational or sports playing surfaces. Many outdoor athletic or play activities, such as golf, tennis, lawn bowling, baseball, soccer, and football, take place on turf surfaces specifically mowed and managed to accommodate these activities

Want more information on the K-State Turf program? You made it to the right place! The navigation bar on the left of this page provides you with the opportunity to meet the faculty, check out the KSU Turf Blog, or learn more about managing turfgrasses in Kansas. Be sure to check out the Golf Cours...

05/05/2022

Apply Merit in late May or June if three-year grubs are the problem. One application should give season-long control for both types of grubs. Mach 2 does not last as long as Merit and should not be applied before late-June for control of annual grubs. For more on grub control, see Annual White Grubs in Turf, MF2635. While not as common, sod webworms, cutworms, and other pests may also damage tall fescue lawns. These pests should be treated only when they are causing actual damage. Always read and follow label directions carefully when using pesticides.
Also, if you want to know what varieties work well in Kansas. Check out the Tall Fescue Varieties for Kansas Publication. (New NTEP data has not be used to update the varieties. – Coming soon!)

Varieties determined to be best-adapted for Kansas based on 2012-2014 field trials. 2-page, color.

05/03/2022

Insects Small populations of both beneficial and harmful insects are normal in the lawn. Indiscriminate use of insecticides may destroy beneficial insects and allow harmful species to predominate. A healthy, vigorous lawn can tolerate moderate levels of insects. Occasionally, when populations are sufficient to cause visible damage, homeowners may choose to apply insecticide. Grubs are common insect pests of tall fescue lawns. Two types that cause damage are the southern masked chafer (annual grub) and the May/June beetle (three-year grub). The southern masked chafer is the most common and can be controlled by applying a preventive insecticide such as Oftanol, Dylox/Proxol, Sevin, or Diazinon, mid-July through early August. After mid-August insecticides are not as effective in controlling the southern masked chafer grub, although newer insecticides Merit and Mach 2 have longer residuals than other products. For control of southern masked chafer Merit should be applied early June to mid-July rather than late July or early August.

04/29/2022

This typically occurs around April 15 (two weeks earlier for southeast Kansas and two weeks later for northwest Kansas), but weather conditions vary from year to year. The best time to control broadleaf w**ds such as dandelions, chickw**d, and henbit is September and October. Spring herbicide applications are not as effective and do not provide lasting results. To prevent injury to newly seeded or established tall fescue lawns always follow label directions. See W**d Control in Home Lawns, MF-2385, for more information. Disease Although tall fescue is relatively disease-free, brown patch is the most common disease problem. The best way to prevent disease is to select recommended cultivars and follow cultural practices, especially watering guidelines, outlined in this publication. Fungicides are expensive and usually not necessary, except during severe outbreaks. Seeding too thickly, fertilizing in early spring, and shallow, frequent watering predispose tall fescue lawns to disease.

04/27/2022

In the fall it is best to aerate before overseeding. You can rent an aerator from a local nursery or rental agency or hire a professional. Cores of soil brought to the surface during aeration should be left on the lawn. As they disintegrate, they fall back into the holes and help with decomposition of thatch. W**d Control A healthy tall fescue lawn is fairly resistant to w**d infestation. Fall fertilizing, proper watering (especially avoiding overwatering in the spring), and proper mowing reduce w**d infestations. Good cultural practices are less expensive than excessive use of herbicides. Do not depend on herbicides alone for w**d control. Good cultural practices are effective in reducing crabgrass and annual grass w**ds. Crabgrass and other annual grassy w**ds can be prevented by applying preemergent herbicide before redbud trees reach full bloom or leaves begin to emerge