Numbered Publications: Plant and Soil Sciences
PR-679: 2014 Tall Fescue and Bromegrass Report
David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on tall fescue varieties and similar grass species in trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting tall fescue varieties.
PR-677: 2014 Red and White Clover Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on red and white clover varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting clover varieties.
PR-680: 2014 Timothy and Kentucky Bluegrass Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides maturity and yield data on timothy and Kentucky bluegrass varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky.
PR-678: 2014 Orchardgrass Report
David Ditsch, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on orchardgrass varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting orchardgrass varieties.
PR-681: 2014 Annual and Perennial Ryegrass and Festulolium Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on annual and perennial ryegrass varieties in trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting varieties.
AGR-115: Irrigation Tips to Conserve Water and Grow a Healthy Lawn
Brad Lee, Gregg Munshaw | Nov. 11, 2014 (Major Revision)
The goal of water conservation in the landscape does not need to be as drastic as eliminating all irrigation, but we should choose plant material wisely and decide if and when irrigation is necessary. This publication is designed to promote a healthy lawn through watering while promoting water conservation through best management practices. One of the easiest things you can do to reduce the need for irrigation in your yard is to plant species that naturally need less water. When choosing plants, remember that just because a particular plant is drought tolerant does not mean that it is suitable for Kentucky's climate.
AGR-54: Aerifying and Dethatching Lawns
Gregg Munshaw | Nov. 3, 2014 (Major Revision)
Lawns in Kentucky will occasionally suffer due to compacted (hard) soils and excessive thatch layers. Although most lawns will not have problems with these issues, you may occasionally need to dethatch or aerify (core) to maintain a high quality lawn.
PR-675: 2014 Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test
Ron Curd, Cam Kenimer, Chad Lee | Nov. 3, 2014 (New)
The objective of the Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test is to provide relative performance estimates of hybrid seed corn sold in Kentucky. The test attempts to treat every hybrid similarly in an unbiased manner. Agronomic practices that meet or exceed university guidelines are implemented at each location.
AGR-51: Improving Turf Through Renovation
Gregg Munshaw | Nov. 3, 2014 (Major Revision)
Often a poor lawn can be improved by using proper maintenance practices, including mowing, fertilizing, watering, and pest control. In some instances, however, portions of the lawn must be reseeded. Usually one of two methods is used to re-establish a lawn: conventional or renovation. The conventional method involves killing existing vegetation, tilling the soil, and replanting. The advantages of conventional tillage include more complete control of weeds and undesirable grass, a smoother soil surface, and the opportunity to improve the existing soil by adding organic matter and sand. Renovation involves replanting without completely tilling the soil and often without destroying all existing vegetation.
PPFS-OR-T-11: Disease Management in the Home Lawn
Gregg Munshaw, Paul Vincelli | Nov. 1, 2014 (New)
This publication describes lawn management practices that can help control diseases of turfgrasses commonly used in home lawns--Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass. You can control diseases of turfgrasses most effectively by using as many of the following lawn management practices as feasible.