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Read article: Bermudagrass: You either love it or hate it
Bermudagrass: You either love it or hate it
Unlike the other plants in my garden, turf grass has always struggled to get my attention. Compared to my knowledge of food crops and herbaceous...
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Read article: Selecting a turfgrass species for your lawn
Selecting a turfgrass species for your lawn
Spring has arrived. Signaled by the swooping robins, honking geese, and bustling aisles in the garden centers. A popular spring task is selecting...
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Read article: Are you ready for lawn care season
Are you ready for lawn care season
If you're like me, while performing spring clean-up around the yard, you may realize some lawn care is also needed! Here are some helpful...

News Releases

Grassy weeds becoming more common in lawns
URBANA, Ill. – When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie, and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily distinguished from grasses which are monocots. Scientists have engineered herbicides that...
Become a U of I Extension Master Gardener
Do you want to know more about horticulture?  Are you looking for ways to volunteer and connect with other gardening enthusiasts?  The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers who assist on many local projects.  Master Gardeners grow produce for area food...