Exploring weed-suppression potential of fine fescues February 2024 Researchers examined the influence of Festuca species on weed seed germination percentage, speed and root length.
Testing turfgrasses for lower-input fairways February 2022 Researchers evaluated the quality of five fairway turfgrasses maintained with and without nitrogen and fungicide applications.
Fine fescues vs. foliar shade July 2021 Not all shade is created equal. Researchers examined various fine fescues’ responses to foliar shade alone, which can have a different impact on plant growth and development.
Fine fescues for golf course putting greens June 2021 With fine fescues already furnishing lower-input fairways and roughs, researchers evaluated the grasses’ performance as putting greens under minimal management.
GCM’s 2021 Seed Update May 2021 The U.S. turf seed industry saw record sales in 2020, yet also saw a year fraught with challenges. What comes next for suppliers and buyers? Plus: Find profiles of 20 new turf varieties.
Turfgrass responses to prolonged heat stress May 2021 Research on 34 cultivars and accessions from 14 cool- and warm-season grasses offers greater guidance on selecting surfaces to withstand extended periods of heat.
Fine fescues on golf courses: Biotic stresses September 2020 An overview of the weed, disease and insect pressures that can afflict fine fescues, tolerance differences among taxa, and pest management strategies.
Fine fescues on golf courses: Abiotic stresses August 2020 Fine fescues have many strong suits as golf course turf, but also shortcomings. Researchers examine different fine fescues’ responses to traffic, drought, shade, salinity and other stresses.
Fine fescues on golf courses: Availability, establishment, management July 2020 Researchers outline proper establishment, mowing and fertility practices for successful use of these low-input grasses throughout the golfscape.
Classifying fine fescues used on golf courses May 2020 The five fine fescues common in turf systems have key differences. Clarified taxonomic classification can help turf managers better capitalize on each grass’s strengths.
GCM’s 2020 Seed Update May 2020 Find profiles of 17 new turfgrass varieties, a look at how coronavirus has impacted the seed industry, and a special essay from turf scientist Eric Watkins, Ph.D., spotlighting the people and processes behind turf seed production.
Evaluating fine fescue shade tolerance October 2019 Fine fescues are considered to be among the most shade-tolerant turfgrasses, but how much does tolerance vary among species under greenhouse conditions?
Low-maintenance grasses to replace turfgrass April 2019 From buffalograss to sheep fescue, researchers evaluated 27 ultra-low-input plant species for their ability to stand in for turfgrass in roughs, potentially reducing water use and other inputs.
Natural weed suppression in fine fescues March 2019 University of Minnesota scientists detail their work evaluating fine fescue species for the plants’ ability to suppress crabgrass.