Guelph Turfgrass Institute

Without turfgrass, many activities that support our mental and physical well-being would be much more difficult. Imagine trying to play Frisbee in a forest or walking your dog through a flower garden! Dr. Sara Stricker, communications and outreach coordinator at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, reminds us of different ways grass helps us enjoy an active lifestyle.

The idea of not cutting your lawn until June, also known as "No Mow May,” is gaining momentum. It's meant to help flowers and weeds grow to help bees pollinate. But does it make sense? Mike Drolet, Global News, gets the answer from the experts at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.

Turfgrass and lawns sometimes get a bad reputation, but did you know a well-maintained stand of turf has a plethora of environmental benefits? Learn how turfgrass helps combat climate change from University of Guelph associate professor Dr. Katerina Jordan, Director of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.

It is important to match the type of turf species to local conditions and intended use (function, maintenance, appearance). A discussion with Mike Vanbeek, Instructor in the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management Program.

Good grass doesn't happen by accident. The Guelph Turfgrass Institute applies rigorous scientific methods to discover best practices and create innovative tools for keeping lawns as healthy as possible. Landscape Ontario and the GTI teamed up to explore how research done for golf courses and sports fields trickles down to public spaces, home lawns and garden. Note, as of 2024, Dr. Katerina Jordan is now the Director of the GTI.