CWEL projects related to turfgrasses are centered around water and urban sustainability. For example, we are evaluating a number of turfgrasses for their use in Utah and the Intermountain West region. Research is conducted in cooperation with the National Turfgrass Evaluation program. We have an active breeding program to develop bluegrass with greater drought and salt tolerance. In addition, we are studying various other species for their adaptation in our unique and challenging urban environments.
The basic practices of turfgrass care include mowing, fertilization, and irrigation. In Utah, our climate has a unique effect on the turfgrasses that we grow and proper basic care will help to keep your lawn healthy and attractive.
Water conservation ideas on a budget.
Don’t start performing funeral rights on your brown grass. It most likely is not dead, just dormant. It’s normal for the grasses that are traditionally grown in Utah to struggle with the heat and drought we are experiencing now, says Kelly Kopp, Utah Stat...
Describes various products and methods to preserve your lawn.
Despite what the snow-covered peaks might indicate, we are not as abundantly blessed with water as those who live in most other states. Without supplemental water, many of our plants and lawns would dry up and die.
Fact sheet discussing the seven aspects of water-wise landscaping.
Amenity landscapes in Utah use a large portion of the state’s treated potable water. Not only can this cause a shortage of water necessary for human consumption and other uses, but it can also be expensive for homeowners. The good news is that there are m...
Monitoring the depth of wetting and uniformity of water application can improve water management and conservation. Various types of probes can be used to monitor soil moisture conditions both before and after an irrigation. Probes can also be used to chec...
Of the seven guiding principles of water-wise landscaping (a.k.a. Xeriscaping™), the most controversial involves the use of turfgrass in the landscape. At times it has seemed that water-wise landscaping might not allow for the use of turfgrasses at all. I...
