Stahnke, Gwen

This factsheet discusses the suitability of Buffalograss for low maintenance turf in central Washington and includes information on establishment, seeding, irrigation, mowing, fertilization, weed mana ...

Fine-leaf fescues are some of the most drought- and shade-tolerant of the cool season grasses that are suitable for home lawns. Fine fescues are moderately wear-tolerant and can be used in a mixture w ...

Kentucky bluegrass is the most commonly used lawn grass in the northern United States. It is very wear tolerant and, therefore, it is used in high traffic areas in central and eastern Washington. This ...

Phosphorus (P) is an essential plant nutrient, but it is also a potential pollutant. Phosphorus fertilization helps maintain healthy lawns growing in P-deficient soils, but P runoff into lakes and st ...

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 ...

Organic soil amendments can benefit most garden soils, however, applying too much can waste money, increase the risk of harming water quality, and even harm plants. This fact sheet describes the benef ...