A cereal grain such as wheat, oats or rye is planted with a legume, such as clover or winter peas. The grass-type cereal grain is quick to establish and helps hold and protect the soil while the ...

With winter on the horizon, many homeowners often hone in on lawn care and focus on fertilizers and leaf management before the weather turns. While focusing on grass health, you should also ...

Lawn care during the winter months often feels like a guessing game. In the cooler months, when the grass stops growing, it’s easy to assume your lawn doesn’t need much attention.

One common discussion point among Extension colleagues is the need for a third crop in our rotation to help break up disease, weed and insect cycles in our corn and ...

Your lawn demands a different kind of attention when the summer months end. Preparing your lawn for winter isn’t just a routine task; it's an important step to ensuring the health of the grass ...

Risks of Overwatering Your Lawn in Winter. Excessive moisture can cause root rot and fungal diseases no matter the season. "The grass roots can suffocate due to a lack of oxygen in overly wet soil ...

Preparing Your Lawn For Winter Seeding. Good seed-to-soil contact is necessary for optimal germination. The natural freezing and thawing cycles common in winter help settle the seeds into the soil ...

Putting the garden to bed: Prepare your garden and lawn for winter by cleaning, pruning, mulching and planting. Follow these essential fall care tips for healthy growth in the spring. ...

For example, the loss of an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) for Liberator in winter oats means there is no longer an approved product for annual meadow grass control in oats. With ...

Late winter to early spring is an acceptable time to thicken an established lawn or start a new one. Although September is the best time for lawn grass seeding, the second best time is usually mid ...

Washington’s winter wheat production was 123 million bushels, up 30% from 94.5 million in 2023. Spring wheat production was 21.1 million bushels, up 13% from 18.6 million last year.