Lawns in Central Oregon

Collection consisting of informational documents about lawn care in Central Oregon.

Efficient Lawn Irrigation in the Intermountain West

Proper irrigation, despite being one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lawn, is the most often overlooked variable in lawn care. This publication describes common turfgrass species, soil water ...

Brian Charlton, Rob C. Golembiewski, Tom Cook | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Practical Lawn Establishment and Renovation

This publication will take you through the steps needed to successfully plant a new lawn or renovate an old one. If you follow these steps, you will get it right the first time!

Tom Cook | Sep 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Lawn maintenance calendar for Central Oregon

Properly timed maintenance is the key to having a nice lawn. Watering, mowing, fertilizing or dethatching at the wrong time yields poor results. Here's how to maintain a healthy lawn in Central Oregon.

Amy Jo Detweiler, Tom Cook, John Whisler, David Wienke | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Billbug Species Complex in Grass Seed Production Systems of Oregon: Characteristics, Impact and Management Options

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Managing Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon

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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 | Mar 2024 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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The moss is growing really fast on my driveway with the recent winter weather. I need a method to remove the moss that can be used in the wet season and is pet safe.

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Managing crane fly in lawns

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Alec Kowalewski, Brooke Edmunds, Brian McDonald, Emily Braithwaite | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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