Crops: Turfgrass
Mississippi currently
has over 2,500,000 acres of turf being maintained. The largest single
component is the over 2,000,000 acres in roadside turf maintained by
the highway department.
The second largest component, and the one which spends the most time and money on turf maintenance, is the yards of homeowners. There are almost 300,000 acres of lawns surround Mississippi's 740,000 homes.
In addition there are over 160 golf courses, over 2,000 athletic fields, and the turf surrounding schools, churches, and industrial sites. All of these areas are searching for ways to maintain attractive, pest free areas at low cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What
grass should I plant?
What
is that plastic looking stuff on my greens?
How
do I control weeds in the lawn?
How
often should I mow?
Why
won't grass grow on the crown of my football field?
Is
there money to be made in growing sod?
What
does "aerate" mean?
What
does topdress mean and why is it done?
When
should turfgrass be watered?
Should
I remove clippings?
When
should I dethatch my grass?
Why
is my grass thinning out?
Publications
MSUcares
Turfgrass publications
Don't
Give It Away
Composting:
Nature's Way to Recycle
The
Imorted Fire Ant And Its Control
Other Turfgrass Information
Composting:
Nature's Way To Recycle
The
Imported Fire Ant And Its Control
Weeds
in Lawns
