Winter kill recovery programs

January 22, 2026

If you are contemplating your options after seeing significant winter kill, then the information below may be helpful.

First, if you haven't already, do a quick test to determine how damaged the turf really is. Just collect cup cutter samples from areas that appear dead, and incubate in your warm office for about 4 days. Do you see any signs of growth in the plugs? If you pull the plugs apart, are there any signs of growth? If your answer…