Lawns Publications & Resources
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Controlling Billbug Grubs in Lawns > PDF
This publication describes symptoms and control strategies for billbug grubs (larvae) in Idaho lawns. Nonchemical strategies include growing grass varieties that are resistant to billbug feeding and a . . . . . more details
This publication describes symptoms and control strategies for billbug grubs (larvae) in Idaho lawns. Nonchemical strategies include growing grass varieties that are resistant to billbug feeding and a . . . . . more details
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Don't Bag It! Recycle Your Grass Clippings > PDF
Grass clippings, when recycled at home, are a resource of valuable plant nutrients and organic matter for your soil. This publication outlines the Don't Bag It! grass clipping recycle program and cove . . . . . more details
Grass clippings, when recycled at home, are a resource of valuable plant nutrients and organic matter for your soil. This publication outlines the Don't Bag It! grass clipping recycle program and cove . . . . . more details
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Lawn Care in Short-Season, High-Altitude Zones > PDF
This publication explains how to maintain a healthy lawn in Idaho's short-season, high-altitude areas by selecting suitable grasses and modifying management practices typically used at lower elevati . . . . . more details
This publication explains how to maintain a healthy lawn in Idaho's short-season, high-altitude areas by selecting suitable grasses and modifying management practices typically used at lower elevati . . . . . more details
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Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Northern Idaho Lawns > PDF
Fertilization done incorrectly can result in diseased lawns, weedy lawns, or lawns that adversely impact water quality. This guide is for homeowners who wish to improve the quality of their lawn thr . . . . . more details
Fertilization done incorrectly can result in diseased lawns, weedy lawns, or lawns that adversely impact water quality. This guide is for homeowners who wish to improve the quality of their lawn thr . . . . . more details
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Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Southern Idaho Lawns > PDF
Fertilization done incorrectly can result in diseased lawns, weedy lawns, or lawns that adversely impact water quality. This guide is for homeowners who wish to improve the quality of their lawn thr . . . . . more details
Fertilization done incorrectly can result in diseased lawns, weedy lawns, or lawns that adversely impact water quality. This guide is for homeowners who wish to improve the quality of their lawn thr . . . . . more details
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Starting a Home Lawn > PDF
From preparing the site to caring for a freshly sprouted lawn, this publication explains how to establish a new lawn from seed or sod. Describes the characteristics of various turfgrass types and li . . . . . more details
From preparing the site to caring for a freshly sprouted lawn, this publication explains how to establish a new lawn from seed or sod. Describes the characteristics of various turfgrass types and li . . . . . more details
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Thatch Prevention and Control in Home Lawns > PDF
Learn to prevent thatch buildup and to recognize and control it when it occurs. Authors: W. Michael Colt, William J. Johnston, and Susan M. Bell 4 pages . . . . . more details
Learn to prevent thatch buildup and to recognize and control it when it occurs. Authors: W. Michael Colt, William J. Johnston, and Susan M. Bell 4 pages . . . . . more details
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Turfgrass Seeding Recommendations for the Pacific Northwest > PDF
Explains the terms associated with applying turfgrass seed and provides tables that list scientifically tested differences in seeding rates for the cultivars most suited to specific areas of Washingto . . . . . more details
Explains the terms associated with applying turfgrass seed and provides tables that list scientifically tested differences in seeding rates for the cultivars most suited to specific areas of Washingto . . . . . more details
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Watering Home Lawns and Landscapes > PDF
Learn how to conserve water in your landscape, including how to determine sprinkler application rate, how to decide how much to water and when, and how to use the feel and appearance method to judge w . . . . . more details
Learn how to conserve water in your landscape, including how to determine sprinkler application rate, how to decide how much to water and when, and how to use the feel and appearance method to judge w . . . . . more details
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Watering Home Lawns: How Much and How Often > PDF
Avoid under-watering or over-watering your lawn using this 5-step method. Authors: William H. Bohl, Tom Salaiz, Howard Neibling, and Tony McCammon 7 pages . . . . . more details
Avoid under-watering or over-watering your lawn using this 5-step method. Authors: William H. Bohl, Tom Salaiz, Howard Neibling, and Tony McCammon 7 pages . . . . . more details
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Weed Control in Idaho Lawns > PDF
Weeds are opportunistic and readily invade stressed or unhealthy lawns. Many weeds found in Idaho lawns can be prevented and controlled by following some basic management principles, including underst . . . . . more details
Weeds are opportunistic and readily invade stressed or unhealthy lawns. Many weeds found in Idaho lawns can be prevented and controlled by following some basic management principles, including underst . . . . . more details
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- Bonneville County 208-735-4466
- Canyon County 208-459-6003
- Elmore County 208-587-2136 ext 509
- Lewis County 208-937-2311
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- Washington County 208-414-0415