Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Your Lawn and The Environment

Whether you are a "do it yourselfer" in homelawn management or you employ a professional lawn care operator, there are basic management strategies to follow to ensure the environment is protected. Lawns do far more for the environment than simply looking good, but if they are not managed properly, they can result in pollution. This podcast details basic questions and concerns that both lawn care professionals and homeowners should consider when planning a lawn management strategy for this year (photo courtesy of VT Pesticide Programs).
Related Extension Publications

• Spring and Summer Lawn Management Considerations for Cool-Season Turfgrasses
• Spring and Summer Lawn Management Considerations for Warm-Season Turfgrasses

Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2008

I Think My Lawn Has Died This Winter

This podcast discusses how two perennial warm-season weeds in cool-season lawns (nimblewill and bermudagrass) can lead one to think that portions of their lawn has died over the winter months. These warm-season grasses go dormant at first killing frost, and while nothing can be done to control them during the winter, plans can be made for chemical control strategies for the coming season. 
Podcast Episode Related Documents

• Identification and Control Tips for Bermudagrass and Nimblewill

Posted: Friday, January 04, 2008

Melt Ice, Protect Water

The use of ice melt chemicals is essential for motorist and pedestrian safety during the winter months but it is also important to use appropriate compounds. This podcast details some of the most common, environmentally friendly ice melt chemicals as well as those to avoid because of environmental concerns.