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Planning and Designing Your Home Landscape
Author(s) Dan A. Wilson, Thomas J. Wilson, Wayne G. Tlusty. This publication explores landscape planning: putting the plan on paper; selecting, p...
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Lawn Weed Prevention and Control
Author(s) J. C. Stler, R. C. Newman. A sound weed control program combines proper lawn management with proper herbicide use to effectively prevent...
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Lawn Maintenance
Author(s) Doug Soldat, Paul L. Koch, John C. Stier. Fertilizing, watering, and mowing all help you maintain a healthy lawn. This fact sheet covers...
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Organic and Reduced-Risk Lawn Care
Author(s) Doug Soldat, John Stier, Jim Kerns, Chris Williamson. More and more people wish to move in the direction of creating an organic lawn, o...
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Turf Diseases of the Great Lakes Region
Author(s) J. P. Kerns, P. L. Koch. Want to know what's ailing your lawn, park, or golf course turf and how to cure it? Turn to Turf Diseases of ...
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Herbicide Effectiveness on Invasive Plants in Wisconsin—2013
Author(s) Mark Renz. Based on research and field observations, this publication highlights the effectiveness of 35 herbicides on 32 different inv...
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Sampling Lawn and Garden Soils for Analysis
Author(s) Geoff Siemering, John B. Peters, Doug Soldat. Learn how to get a soil analysis and use it to develop your own tailored plan to provide ...
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Making and Using Compost in the Garden
Author(s) Christine Wen, Joe Van Rossum. Making your own compost is an easy, practical, and satisfying way to make use of yard waste and table sc...
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Do-It-Yourself Alternative Lawn Care
Author(s) Doug Soldat. Growing a lush lawn without synthetic fertilizer or pesticide is difficult, but can be done-and growing your lawn this way...
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Lawn Fertilization
Author(s) W. R. Kussow, S. M. Combs, A. J. Sausen, D. J. Soldat. A well-maintained lawn is an important asset for the homeowner, the community, an...
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Lawn Aeration and Topdressing
Author(s) John C. Stier. Lawns may deteriorate over time due to excess thatch, soil compaction, or a combination of the two. Aeration helps to man...
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Conservation of Native and Domestic Pollinators in Managed Turfgrass Landscapes
Author(s) Jonathan L. Larson, R. Chris Williamson, P. J. Liesch. Bees and other pollinators provide invaluable ecological and economic services, ...
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Growing Grass in Shade
Author(s) John C. Stier. To grow grass in the shade, you'll need to use different management practices from those you use for growing turf in the ...
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Watering Your Lawn
Author(s) Doug Soldat, John Stier. Turning on a sprinkler is easy. Knowing when to turn it on—and how long to leave it on—is harder. In this guid...
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Managing Turfgrass Pests in Wisconsin
Author(s) P. L. Koch, P. J. Liesch, R. C. Williamson, D. J. Soldat, M. J. Renz, D. Drake, G. Nice. In its many forms, the turfgrass management ind...
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The Basics of Micro Irrigation
Author(s) Scott Sanford, John Panuska. Micro irrigation has numerous advantages over sprinkler irrigation and can be used in greenhouses, orchard...
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Identifying Grasses in Wisconsin Turf
Author(s) R. C. Newman. This publication will help you identify the 30 most common grass species in Wisconsin turf (12 pages; 2003). Download
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Turfgrass Disorder: White Grubs
Author(s) R. C. Williamson, P. J. Pellitteri. White grubs feeding on the turfgrass roots can cause either irregular patches or uniformly thin, dro...
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Northern Masked Chafer
Author(s) R. Chris Williamson. A serious insect pest of turfgrass, the northern masked chafer is a beetle species that has been reported in two so...
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European Chafer
Author(s) R. Chris Williamson, Annie Deutsch. A serious insect pest of turfgrass, the European chafer beetle was first reported in Door County, Wi...
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Calibrating and Using Lawn Fertilizer and Lime Spreaders
Author(s) Wayne Kussow, Keith Kelling. Learn how to calibrate your spreader to apply the right amount of lime or fertilizer (4 pages; Revised in 2...
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Common Weed Seedlings of the North Central States
This detailed, illustrated guide will help you identify the 54 most common problem weed species in the north central region of the United States. ...
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Master Composter Home Study Course
Author(s) Holly Johnson Shiralipour, Joe Van Rossum. Composting is an effective tool that keeps yard materials and food scraps out of landfills wh...
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Japanese Beetles
Author(s) R. Chris Williamson. This fact sheet on the Japanese beetle, considered the single most important turf grass pest in the United States ...
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Turfgrass Nutrient Management Planning
Author(s) Doug Soldat. What is a nutrient management plan (NMP)? Using this question as a starting point, this publication addresses such key issu...
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Turfgrass Disorder: Sod Webworms
Author(s) P. J. Pellitteri, C. F. Koval, D. L. Mahr, R. Kachadoorian. The term sod webworm refers to a group of closely related insect species who...
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Turfgrass Disorder: Greenbug
Author(s) P. J. Pellitteri, D. L. Mahr. Areas of discolored turf, ranging from pale green to yellow to burnt orange, often occur under shade trees...
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Turfgrass Disorder: Chinch Bug
Author(s) R. C. Williamson, D. L. Mahr, R. Kachadoorian. Chinch bug (Blissus leucopterus) is an important insect pest of turfgrass in Wisconsin: e...
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Supina Bluegrass for Lawns, Golf Courses, and Athletic Fields
Author(s) John C. Stier. This new grass is rapidly gaining popularity for its ability to thrive in dense shade and high-traffic areas. Find out wh...
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Sod Webworms in Turf
Author(s) R. Chris Williamson. These highly destructive pests kill turf by clipping off grass blades and shoots. Find out how to recognize the dam...
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Lawn Establishment and Renovation
Author(s) John C. Stier. Tips for establishing your turf to give your new lawn the best chance for success (8 pages; 2001). Download
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Firewise Landscaping
Every year, many homes in the Great Lakes region are damaged or destroyed by wildfire, yet nearly all of these homes could have been saved if own...
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Earthworms in Turf
Author(s) R. Chris Williamson. This simple fact sheet on earthworms discusses why they are a valuable resource: benefiting the soil, providing bai...
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Cuidado del césped orgánico y de riesgo reducido
Author(s) Doug Soldat, John Stier, Jim Kerns, Chris Williamson. More and more people wish to move in the direction of creating an organic lawn, or...
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Cuidado alternativo del césped tipo “hágalo usted mismo”
Author(s) Doug Soldat. Growing a lush lawn without synthetic fertilizer or pesticide is difficult, but can be done-and growing your lawn this way ...
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Black Cutworms in Golf Course Turf
Author(s) R. Chris Williamson. Black cutworm is the most destructive of all cutworm species that attack turfgrasses. It is considered a major pest...
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