I enjoy gardening and take pride in the variety of flowers my wife and I manage to squeeze into a few beds each Summer. This year an interesting zinnia caught my eye and ended up in our back-yard garden. After fending off rabbits early in the season a new threat emerged in July: bacterial spots…Read more about Zinnia Bacterial Spot[Read More]
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This publication is the first of a series of articles aiming to assess the economic feasibility of growing sod. Publications can be found at the Purdue Education Store. This publication assesses the economic feasibility of growing Kentucky bluegrass in the Midwest by determining the financial costs and returns associated with one year of production. This…Read more about Projected Costs and Returns Associated with the Production of Kentucky Bluegrass: A Study of Economic Feasibility in Indiana and Iowa[Read More]
The 2022 Turf and Landscape Seminar will be held November 17th and 18th at the William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. Register here: https://www.mrtf.org/event/turf-and-landscape-seminar-2/?event_date=2022-11-17 This event is designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced turf professionals, providing them with the latest technology for managing turf and landscape systems,…Read more about Join us for the Purdue Turf and Landscape Seminar[Read More]
Soil testing is a common practice for both landscapers and farmers to ensure healthy plants. However, city soils are may be degraded and contaminated so you may wonder if the typical soil analysis is providing enough information. During this webinar series, participants will learn how to determine if their soils are contaminated and what they…Read more about Nurturing City Soils Webinar Series[Read More]
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