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Turfgrasses and lawn care in Eastern Oregon

Today, turfgrass is the single largest irrigated crop in the United States and covers three times the land area of any other cultivated crop. An estimated 40.5 million acres of grasses are planted in residential, commercial and...

Richard Smiley | Jan 2018 | Article

Managing Moss in Lawns

Fed up with moss taking over your lawn? Oregon State University Extension Service turf specialist helps you learn about the conditions that encourage moss growth and the steps you can take to promote a healthy, moss-free lawn.

Alec Kowalewski, Brooke Edmunds | Dec 2017 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Managing Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon

The mild, wet winters in western Oregon encourage the growth of lawn mosses. This publication describes the factors that contribute to this growth and provides tips for reducing problems. It is a companion to OSU Extension video EM 9176.

Brooke Edmunds, Alec Kowalewski | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Is my soil killing my lawn?

Q: My front lawn has completely died off. After the big snowstorm in January, it started to turn yellow in spots and was very wet. Eventually the entire lawn yellowed and died out. I dug up a 1-ft square area a month ago...

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Wet weather invited crane flies to invade lawns

Larvae feed on grass and leave swaths of brown patches that can be repaired

Kym Pokorny | Apr 28, 2017 | News story

If you mind moss, get on board with preventative measures

Moss will return if underlying reasons for its growth aren't addressed

Kym Pokorny | Apr 17, 2017 | News story

Fertilizing Farmland with Yard Trimmings from Landscape Maintenance

Yard trimmings are a beneficial soil amendment that supply plant nutrients and organic matter. They have been successfully used in the production of a variety of annual and perennial crops in Washington State. From deciding whether to use yard trimmings on your farm to learning how to calibrate applications, this publication takes you through the process of fertilizing your farmland with yard trimmings.

Dan M. Sullivan, Craig Crogger, Andy Bary | Jun 2016 | Online resource

Conserving Water in Your Yard and Garden

Save water by improving your soil, selecting appropriate plants and watering wisely.

Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Brooke Edmunds, J. McNeilan | Nov 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Best Management Practices for Maintaining Sand-based, Natural Grass Athletic Fields

This publication recommends specific ways to manage sand-based fields, which will require more frequent fertilization, irrigation, and cultivation for proper maintenance than native soil fields.

Alec Kowalewski, Gwen K. Stahnke, Tom Cook, Roy Goss | Sep 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Best Management Practices for Construction of Sand-based Athletic Fields for Football and Soccer

Sand-based, natural turfgrass and synthetic surfaces are the best options for athletic fields in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Compare the benefits and learn the construction component requirements to withstand the range of climatic conditions.

Alec Kowalewski, Gwen K. Stahnke, Tom Cook, Roy Goss | Sep 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)