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Comparison of Bermudagrass Cultivars for Athletic Field Use in Oklahoma

Learn more about Bermudagrass and why it is the most widely used turfgrass for athletic fields in Oklahoma, valued for its rapid growth, strong wear tolerance and exceptional recovery from heavy traffic.

Gardening And Lawn CareLawns And TurfgrassBermudagrass
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Preparing Your Lawn for Drought

By Mingying Xiang. Learn about how in Oklahoma, drought is a frequent challenge, especially during the hot summer months. Preparation is essential for enhancing the resilience of lawn against dry periods. Implementing the right practices early on

DroughtGardening And Lawn CareLawns And TurfgrassWeather And Disaster Preparedness
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Improving freeze tolerance in putting green-type bermudagrasses through mowing height adjustments

By Mingying Xiang and Justin Quetone Moss. Learn about how adjusting mowing heights can enhance freeze tolerance in bermudagrasses used on golf course putting greens. The results indicate that higher mowing heights can improve winter survivability

BermudagrassGardening And Lawn CareLawns And Turfgrass
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Bermudagrass Suppression Methods for Oklahoma Home Gardens

Learn the best options to eradicate or suppress bermudagrass from a home garden plot.

BermudagrassGardening And Lawn CareLawns And Turfgrass
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Ornamental Grasses and Grass-Like Plants for Oklahoma

By David Hillock, Mike Schnelle, Casey Hentges. Learn about ornamental grasses and grass-like plants for Oklahoma.

Gardening And Lawn CareLandscapingLawns And Turfgrass
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Plants in the Classroom: The Story of Oklahoma Turfgrass

As technology and culture change, so do the qualities and uses of turfgrass as described in this fact sheet.

BermudagrassFescueGardening And Lawn CareLawns And TurfgrassZoysia
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Commercial Management of Turfgrass Insects and Mites

Pest problems can be avoided by following good practices such as selection of Oklahoma-adapted varieties that are resistant to commonly encountered annoyances.

Gardening And Lawn CareInsects Pests And DiseasesLawns And TurfgrassPesticides