Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009

Crabgrass – A Real Pain in the Grass!

Crabgrass is the number one weed in lawns and the best time to treat is usually before it is seen. This podcast details the best management practices in developing a crabgrass control program.

Related Extension Publications

• The Virginia Lawn Pest Management Guide
• Spring and Summer Lawn Management Considerations for Cool-Season Turfgrasses
• Spring and Summer Lawn Management Considerations for Warm-Season Turfgrasses

Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2009

My Turf’s On Ice

This podcast details the importance of keeping traffic off of frost or ice-covered turf, what kind of damage to expect, and how long the damage will likely persist.

Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Choosing Appropriate Ice Melt Products

Selecting the appropriate ice melt product can go a long way in protecting water quality. This podcast details the typical sources homeowners can find and stresses the importance of not applying nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers as ice melt materials.