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. Published by: University of TN Extension Date Published: Revised June 2019 Link to Resource: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/PB1158.pdf …
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 practices for these species. Published by: University of Tennessee Extension Date Published: 2015 Link to Resource: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/W146.pdf …
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 growth pattern creates a clump of course leaves with greenish-gray leaves. Even with herbicides, control of dallisgrass is difficult and sometimes the best option to […] …
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, but prefers cool, and moist locations that were recently disturbed. This publication provides an overview of hairy bittercress in the lawn and landscape including identification […] …
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 nutsedge, and green and false green kyllinga are common weeds in the home lawn and some can also invade landscape beds and home vegetable gardens. […] …
