Friday, September 7, 2012

Grubs in the Lawn

Don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the grubs have been out.  Normally, they are not this close to the soil surface this time of year, but the rain has brought them up.  Large grubs are hard to control, but the closer they are to the soil surface the easier they are to treat.  Enjoy these video from Rick Brandenburg, Extension Specialist, NC State University.


Fall Seeding of Cool Season Grasses in 2012

Fall Seeding of Cool-Season Grasses in 2012 by Grady Miller, Professor & Extension Specialist

Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns.  Cultivar lists for tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass have been developed based on Raleigh trials.  These lists may be useful when purchasing your seed as grasses on this list have been proven performers in NC.