Lawn Care Basics (hybrid)

A healthy lawn can provide many benefits for homeowners and their communities, but maintaining one can be challenging — especially if you're looking for a lower-maintenance approach. Join Jon Trappe for this introductory workshop covering the fundamentals of lawn care and the best management practices for maintaining a healthy, resilient lawn.

Topics include mowing, fertilizing, watering and managing weeds, insects and thatch, as well as lawn establishment, renovation and aerification. Participants will also have the opportunity for hands-on turfgrass identification and learn how to use a seasonal lawn care calendar to keep their lawn looking its best throughout the year.

In-person attendees will conclude the workshop with a lawn walk through the Arboretum grounds to identify common lawn problems and discuss practical solutions.

In this class you will: 

• Identify which type of grass you have in your lawn.
• Understand how to manage your lawn with fewer inputs.
• Learn to avoid common pitfalls for over- and under-managed lawns.
• Find out how to get future help with your lawn. 

Supplies: None

Instructor:

Dr. Jon Trappe is the Turfgrass Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota. He has over 20 years of experience working in the turfgrass industry. He received his B.S. in Agronomy from Purdue University, M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Arkansas, and Ph.D. in Agronomy from Purdue University. Jon is passionate about helping homeowners and professionals manage their turfgrass areas using fewer resources.