This podcast considers the concerns of playing or working in your turf and gardens during extreme heat periods. Particular emphasis is placed on protecting our youth from heat illness while participating in band or athletic camps.
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Posted by Mike Goatley, Extension Turf Specialist/Associate Professor
Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences Category: Lawns •
Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Drought to Deluge…What Will Happen to My Turf?
This podcast discusses the recent rains in Virginia and what impact they will have on turfgrass maintenance. Included are the impacts due to submersion, disease, fertility loss, and pre-emergent herbicide breakdown and what practices you can perform to lessen their impact on your turf area.
Can You Cure Your Lawn Woes by Singin’ the Hybrid Blues?
Hybrid bluegrass seed appeared on many of Virginia's lawn and garden center shelves a couple of years ago. Virginia Tech's Turfgrass Team shares their insight into how this relatively new cool-season turfgrass fits into Virginia's lawn management programs.
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