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UNL Yellow Nutsedge Research
Check out the different plots of Yellow Nutsedge study from UNL.
Broad-leaved helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds
Broad-leaved helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) is quickly becoming a problem for gardeners and landscapers this spring. We have had multiple samples submitted to Michigan State University Plant & Pest Diagnostics. This plant is in the orchid family, Orchidaceae, and is sometimes referred to as a “weedy” orchid. It was intentionally introduced from Europe and is spreading […]
Tall Fescue Disease Growth
Seeing some leaf spot/net blotch (working on id) on tall fescue. Usually not a major issue, but frequent rain and cloud cover is perfect. Also tall fescue is likely in need of some N if it has not been fertilized. Photos courtesy of @lanetredway pic.twitter.com/H8aTvquvpR — Jim Kerns (@KernsJim) May 29, 2020
Microdochium, Dollar Spot, and Anthracnose
What a week….. A little Michrodochium, Dollar Spot and my favorite Poa killer Anthracnose pic.twitter.com/mgDse0UJi2 — Andrew Dalton (@adaltonturf) May 29, 2020
St. Augustine and Gray Leaf Spot
For those managing St Augustine here in SC, be on the lookout for grey leaf spot development. Excellent symptoms showing at this location in high fertility areas. For those of you further north managing tall fescue and perennial ryegrass, it’s coming. pic.twitter.com/JoBGGT1j5a — Joseph Roberts (@ClemsonTurfPath) May 29, 2020
Pythium Development from Heavy Rain
Persistent overcast and heavy rains are great for Pythium development. Be sure you are covered amidst recent conditions here in the Carolinas. pic.twitter.com/tXBszNmrz5 — Joseph Roberts (@ClemsonTurfPath) May 28, 2020
Brown Patch in Charlotte, NC
Well, hello Brown Patch. Fescue end of May. Charlotte N.C. @KernsJim @turfbutler pic.twitter.com/U1ck62UlgI — Michael Vaughan (@Mvaughan33) May 27, 2020
Goosegrass over the next two weeks
We will find out how programs stack up against goosegrass over the next two weeks. The @RUturfCenter model developed by @RUturfweeds & @mprorock shows a distinct spike in emergence across most of Tennessee this week (week 21) and next (week 22). #TNTurf #weeds pic.twitter.com/PGJCzvE8lN — Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. (@UTTurfWeeds) May 18, 2020