The list of potential pest culprits that may cause turfgrass damage is long. This publication gives detailed descriptions of pest specific damage and will guide homeowners on potential control measures. […] …
Insects, Diseases, and Weed Management
Identification of pests and pathogens along with appropriate control are some of the most common questions from residents. This section will provide resources to help identify issues in your lawn, garden and landscape as well as control and prevention practices to avoid the challenges the next time.
Lawn Weeds- Crabgrass Species Control in Turfgrass
Crabgrass species (Digitaria spp.) are common annual grassy weeds that can be problematic on athletic fields, golf courses, and certainly residential lawns throughout Tennessee. This publication will detail critical control […] …
Lawn Weeds- Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum)
Dallisgrass can be one of the most challenging to control lawn weeds for Tennessee homeowners. Dallisgrass is a perennial grass that spreads from rhizomes (below ground stems) and seeds. This […] …
Lawn Weeds- Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta)
Hairy bittercress is a common weed in Tennessee home lawns that is a winter annual. It can be found in a range of lawn as well as landscape bed locations, […] …
Lawn Weeds- Nutsedge and Kyllinga Species
Sedges (Cyperus spp.) and kyllingas (Kyllinga spp.) are unique lawn weeds in the home lawn that cannot be exactly classified as either a grass or a broadleaf. Yellow and purple […] …
