Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata) is a variety of bunch grass with deep roots and a somewhat variable appearance.
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Johnson Grass
This invasive weed is a nuisance in the field and garden and a serious hazard in the pasture.
Side-Oats Grama
This peculiar grass is an important forage of the semi-arid Great Plains.
Eastern Gamagrass
This native grass offers superior nutrition to livestock, but keeping it from dying out can be a challenge.
Green Foxtail
Is this common weed overrunning your field, pasture, or lawn? Good news—it’s relatively easy to manage.
Buffalo Grass
This native of the shortgrass prairie holds great potential for low-maintenance lawns in dry climates.
Kentucky Bluegrass
In cool, moist climates, few plants make better forage or turf than Kentucky bluegrass.
Web Soil Survey
Knowing your soils is a good idea, no matter where you live or what type of country living activity you pursue. The USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service makes that job easy.
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is caused by one of the most common and widely distributed fungi that plague gardens. The disease can attack a wide range of plants, as it is caused by several species of the order Erysiphales. A sampling of commonly affected plants includes: Cucumbers. Pumpkins. Squash. Melons. Grapes. Phlox. Peonies. Lilacs. Bluegrass. Fescue. TheContinue reading “Powdery Mildew”
Anthracnose
Anthracnose, also called bird’s-eye spot, is a disease caused by several similar species of fungus. These fungi affect many plants:
