Improving turf quality in shade

Lack of light is one of the major stresses on turfgrass, and one of the most difficult to overcome. Buildings, trees and clouds usually do not vanish simply because we want them to. There are some cultural practices, however, that can help the turf (and you) cope with the shade.

Ohio State researchers David Gardner, Edward Nangle and colleagues recently presented the results of their 2 year study on the impact of nitrogen source and Primo (trinexapac-ethyl) on Penncross bentgrass…