Crabgrass Management in Lawns
Crabgrass appears as lighter green, coarse patches of weedy grass among desired lawn grass species, flourishing in warm summer weather and dying off as cooler weather of fall arrives.
Care & Maintenance
Perennial Grass Weeds in Lawns
Perennial grasses can be troublesome weed problems in Wisconsin lawns. Common species include tall fescue, creeping bentgrass, zoysiagrass, quackgrass, and nimblewill. Learn more about the biology and management of each, both with and without herbicides, in this article.
Gardening for Weather Extremes in Wisconsin: Extreme heat and drought
As Wisconsin experiences more extreme heat and drought, knowing how your plants are affected and what you can do in these situations will help you make decisions about your gardening.
Gardening for Weather Extremes in Wisconsin: Extreme Precipitation
When Wisconsin experiences extreme precipitation, it is important to know how your plants are affected and what you can do in these situations so you can make informed decisions in your garden.
Wisconsin Lawn Care Calendar
Properly timed cultural practices are key to healthy problem free lawns. Learn more about cool-season lawn care practices, including seeding, fertilizing, weed control, repair, and renovation and their optimum timing in Wisconsin.
Alternatives to Lawn: Groundcovers
Groundcover plants are low growing perennials that spread by trailing stems and cover an area of the ground. Groundcovers provide an excellent alternative for turfgrasses in shade and other tough areas in the landscape. Established groundcovers require relatively low maintenance, outcompete weeds, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for pollinators, and enhance aesthetic beauty in the landscape.
What’s the deal with “No Mow May?”
Have you heard about “No Mow May?” Many people have committed to not mowing their yards in May, allowing flowering plants to grow to help provide food for pollinators. Before you stow away your mower for May, let’s look at what options you can take to help pollinators this Spring.
▶︎ Watch: Fall “Lawndry” List
Fall is a key time for many maintenance activities that support a lush, healthy lawn. Learn about fertilizer recommendations, aeration and overseeding, weed control, and more.
▶ Watch: Best Practices for Watering Yards and Gardens
In this webinar, you will learn about the water requirements for most plants, how proper watering practices can prevent plant diseases, and different ways to conserve water for your yards and gardens.
Lawn Maintenance
This article describes the basics of lawn maintenance in Wisconsin, including mowing, fertilizing, watering, irrigating, common lawn problems, and more.
Sampling Garden Soils and Turf Areas for Testing
Save money and protect the environment by having your soil tested before applying lime and fertilizer. This concise publication tells you when and how to sample and where to send it for testing.
Organic and Reduced-Risk Lawn Care
More and more people wish to move in the direction of creating an organic lawn, or what some people call a natural lawn. This publication helps them decide which route to follow: organic lawn care or reduced-risk lawn care.