Laws restricting the use of phosphorus in lawn care and landscapes to protect streams and lakes have been spreading in recent years, first in Minnesota, then in regions of Florida, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Beetles take bite out of aggressive weed May 02, 2008

Featured on “the most noxious weeds” list in 33 states, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is especially a problem in the Midwest where it clogs wetlands and waterways.

Climate change fueling more aggressive weeds April 02, 2008

In a study conducted by Dr. Lewis Ziska of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, weeds grown under urban conditions of warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide grew to four times the height of those in a country plot 40 miles outside the city.

According to the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the EPA has informed MSMA registrants that it intends to proceed with the cancellation (for MSMA and the other organic arsenical herbicides).

Ronstar herbicide now may be used on residential landscapes for preemergent control of annual broadleaf and annual grassy weeds.

Clad in his white lab coat and protective glasses, Dow AgroSciences scientist David Simpson stood in front of the trade press and spoke about the challenges his company endures in bringing a new chemistry to market.

Publication covers latest technicques for integrated management of lawns, athletic fields and golf courses

New and expanded edition has a moisture-resistant cover and spiral binding

The furor over the use of lawn care chemicals continues to spread over Canada like a rash.

Recent Ohio State University research identifies two products that can be used safely only seven days after cool-season turf germination

QuickSilver provides selective postemergence control of broadleaf weeds and silvery thread moss in turfgrass

Q4's patented formulation combats yellow nutsedge, crabgrass and broadleaf weeds

New herbicide technologies make weed management in cool-season turfgrass easier.

Q4 offers a single product control option for yellow nutsedge suppression and grassy and broadleaf weed control in established turfgrass areas, and reduces photoxicity on cool-season grass species.

EPA registers new Dismiss turf herbicide for postemergent control of yellow nutsedge, purple nutsedge, green kyllinga and broadleaf weeds.

Revised label includes control of broadleaf weeds in newly seeded, sodded or sprigged areas and on stone-covered yards

Company says Surflan is the first water-dispersible granular oryzalin available for nurseries, turf and ornamental applications

Hosta crown rot, sudden oak death, giant hogweed, emerald ash borer... It's a veritable rogue's gallery of turf and landscape pests. Scan through these news briefs for important management and safety tips.

This 21-year-old landscape pro has his sights set on growth in both landscape and lawn care

OSU's John Street and Pam Sharratt provide a factsheet on managing Poa annua and Poa trivialis