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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!

OSU Extension Catalog

Fertilizing Lawns

Explains how to optimize a fertilization program for a home lawn. Discusses how to select and use fertilizers, the roles of various elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, pH, calcium, magnesium, and iron) in lawn fertilization, and the value of soil tests for each element. Provides...

OSU Extension Catalog

Ecolawn: Less work and water

An ecolawn is a low input alternative to a conventional perennial grass lawn. Ecolawns provide a turf-type ground cover and tolerate typical uses of grass lawns.

By Steve Castagnoli, | Article

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Lawns Presentation

Primary Cultural Practices, Cultivation and inter-seeding, Management of False dandelion and White clover

By Alec Kowalewski, | Presentation

What's a pet-safe way to kill moss in my lawn?

My lawn has been taken over by moss this winter, and I am wondering if there is a pet-safe moss killer on the market that won't kill my grass also? I have read your materials on moss control, and I plan to utilize this information to maintain a healthier lawn, but I need to get rid of the moss first...

By Kaci Buhl, | Featured Question

A look back on a year of gardening stories

Jan 12, 2019

A story about yellowjackets topped the most-popular list.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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A look back on a year of gardening stories

Jan 12, 2019

A story about yellowjackets topped the most-popular list.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

10 gift ideas for the gardeners in your life

Dec 7, 2018

From pruners to compost, here are some ideas to satisfy the plant nerds on your list.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

As Labor Day creeps up, think about spiffing up lawn

Aug 10, 2018

Grass can look harsh after a hot summer, but there's plenty of time this fall to rejuvenate it.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Master Gardener Mobile Plant Clinic - Community Resilience Festival

Eugene, OR

Sat, Aug 24, 2019 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

OSU Extension Service Master Gardeners bring the Mobile Plant Clinic to Lane County locations and events to answer gardening questions. For more information or to schedule, call 541-344-5859.

Webinar: Asian Jumping Worms - A Threat to Oregon Landscapes

Online

Mon, Aug 26, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am

This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. Have you heard about the Crazy Snake Worm here in Oregon?...

Master Gardener Mobile Plant Clinic - Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove, OR

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

OSU Extension Service Master Gardeners bring the Mobile Plant Clinic to Lane County locations and events to answer gardening questions. Master Gardener Volunteers help home gardeners diagnose plant...

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