Grasses

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How to use range maps to help when identifying grasses
If you are new to grass ID, or even experienced with it, and you come across an unknown grass, the options of possible grasses can be overwhelming!...
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Identifying Carolina Foxtail, a winter annual
I recently received an inquiry from a farmer to identify an unknown grass he found on his property. This led me to a grass I’ve never identified...
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Time to think about crabgrass
Crabgrass isn’t usually a problem until summertime, but effective management starts this spring. Many cultural choices, like how often and how high...
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Welcome back to the Grasses at a Glance Blog!
2025 was a whirlwind year and I decided to take a step back from this blog. If you’re wondering why, I had a baby! I’m already teaching my little...
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Can one person make a difference on environmental issues?
Global environmental issues like habitat loss and pollution can feel overwhelming. Can one person’s actions make a difference? Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Erin Garrett believes so. Garrett provides...
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Grasses at a Glance blog earns award from national Extension organization
URBANA, Ill. — Grasses are a small and often subtle backbone of many ecosystems, making up nearly 30% of the planet’s land cover. They prevent soil erosion, regulate water flow, and provide food and habitat for wildlife and livestock. But ask someone to identify one grass from another, and you...

Videos

Native grasses and pollinators

Native grasses are often overlooked when it comes to pollinators, but they can play a crucial role in supporting many different types of pollinators. Discover how native grasses provide nesting and overwintering habitats, serve as larval food sources, offer pollen, and much more!

Native Grasses in the Prairie and Your Yard

Explore native grasses and how to use them in our landscapes. Dive into how these grasses function in a prairie and how that translates to your yard, and get suggestions for what native grasses might work best to transform your landscape!

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