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Pesticide related bills being considered now
There are several pesticide related bills being considered in the Illinois Senate and House currently. We’ve been told that action will need to be...
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Emergence of a new Illinois turf pest: The annual bluegrass weevil
Infestations of the domestic turf pest, annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), Listronotus maculicollis, have officially been identified in Northern...
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Online training and testing closed for maintenance until October 2024
As the spray season is winding down for many Illinois pesticide applicators, the training and testing season has also slowed way down for The...
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Synthetic and Natural Athletic Turf
I should not be writing this. The voice in my head says to keep my mouth shut. Yet, the other voice says, maybe someone will find this information...
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Five fall tips for cool-season lawn care
URBANA, Ill. — As the sun sets on another summer season, lawn care does not stop. When it comes to routine turf maintenance, the late summer to early fall months are critical for cool-season lawns.Cool season lawns are a group of turf species comprised mainly of Kentucky bluegrass, tall...
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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...

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