Guelph Turfgrass Institute

Maintaining turfgrass through aeration, over-seeding and fertilization overview with Dr. Eric Lyons, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture.

The Soils at Guelph initiative is an effort to increase awareness of research, facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders, and to educate on the importance of soil health.  

#NoMowMay aims to support pollinators by letting grass (and weeds) grow in the month of May. However, this can increase the number of unwanted pests in your neighbourhood and decrease the quality of your lawn long-term. The take home messages are to mow when the grass needs mowing, plant native flowering species, and create a long-term plan to support pollinators.

The Diploma in Turfgrass Management (DTM) is a 20-month long program offered at the University of Guelph which provides students with hands-on learning opportunities and real world experience. This video answers many of the frequently asked questions about the DTM program.

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 Katerina Jordan.