Low Maintenance Performance of Five
            <i>Festuca</i>
            Species in Monostands and Mixtures

Dernoeden, Peter H.; Fidanza, Michael A.; Krouse, J. M.

doi:10.2135/cropsci1998.0011183x003800020027x

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“…In Monroe, colony loss primarily occurred during autumn 2007 after protective cages were installed and when climatic conditions are normally favorable for turfgrass growth (Stier, 2000;Christians, 2007). Both velvet bentgrass and fi ne fescues are often considered more shade tolerant than other turfgrasses and use less water for survival, while fi ne fescues also have a low N requirement (Reid, 1933;Dernoeden et al, 1998;Gardner and Taylor, 2002;Johnson, 2003;DaCosta and Huang, 2006). Only six of the original 55 colonies survived the 2-yr trial period.…”

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“…Environmental stress tolerance may have helped some species survive at Wausau. Both velvet bentgrass and fi ne fescues are often considered more shade tolerant than other turfgrasses and use less water for survival, while fi ne fescues also have a low N requirement (Reid, 1933;Dernoeden et al, 1998;Gardner and Taylor, 2002;Johnson, 2003;DaCosta and Huang, 2006). However, colonies of tall fescue, known for its excellent shade tolerance and low N and moisture requirements, all survived though mean colony size declined (Gardner and Taylor, 2002;Turgeon, 2008).…”

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Cool‐Season Turfgrass Colony and Seed Survival in a Restored Prairie

Garrison

Stier

2010

Crop Science

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Nonnative cool‐season turfgrasses are sometimes considered to be invasive species in restored prairies. The method of their invasiveness is poorly understood, as in many cases prairie restoration projects occur where the grasses were formerly planted. Colonies of 10 turfgrass species were placed into two anthropogenic prairies and monitored over a 2‐yr period. Colonies of most species, including Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.), creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.), and tall fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort = Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) Darbysh.., formerly Festuca arundinacea Schreb. var. arundinacea], decreased in size or died due to herbivory and environmental stresses. At one location, fine fescues (Festuca spp.) and colonial bentgrass (A. capillaris L.) colonies remained relatively constant or slightly increased in size, while native velvet bentgrass (A. canina L.) nearly tripled in diameter. A second study compared the seed survival of six turfgrass and three native grass species at the same sites. Germination and dormancy tests were conducted following exhumation at 6, 12, and 22 mo. All the turfgrass seeds, with the exception of tall fescue, retained better viability (12–34%) than native grasses (0–1%) after 22 mo in the soil. Our results indicate that nonnative turfgrasses may be poor competitors in restored Upper Midwest prairies and their presence in prairie renovations may be due to previous, intentional introductions.

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Cool‐Season Turfgrass Colony and Seed Survival in a Restored Prairie

Garrison

Stier

2010

Crop Science

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“…fallax (Thuill.) Nyman]} (Jagschitz and Ebdon, 1985); Kentucky bluegrass (Niehaus, 1974; Dunn et al, 1981); tall fescue (Hall, 1980; Dernoeden et al, 1993; Voigt et al, 2001); and in a comparison of tall fescue and several fine fescue species (Dernoeden et al, 1998).…”

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Cultural Management of Weeds in Turfgrass

2003

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Cultural management of weeds in turfgrass is the use of mowing, fertilization, irrigation, cultivation, planting, and turfgrass selection to affect weed populations. There is consensus in the literature on a few cultural factors influencing some weeds in cool‐season turfgrasses. Taller mowing height, 4 to 8 cm, depending on turfgrass, reduces populations of crabgrasses (Digitaria spp.) in Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and fescues (Festuca spp.). A high rate of N fertilization (100–300 kg N ha−1 yr−1) reduces populations of crabgrasses, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wiggers), and other broadleaf weeds in cool‐season turfgrasses. Annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) may be favored by this high rate of fertilization. Fertilization of turfgrasses when they are not actively growing increases weeds. Slow‐growing grasses such as zoysiagrasses (Zoysia spp.) have more weeds at high N fertilization rate. Environmental stresses including drought injury, unnecessary aeration or vertical mowing, biotic stress such as nematode and insect herbivory, and diseases contribute to weed colonization. Adapted cultivars and species of turfgrasses that are genetically resistant to biotic and environmental stresses have the fewest weed problems. Adapted turfgrasses can sometimes be effectively managed in the absence of herbicides, especially if they are well established. The generalized mechanisms for cultural management of weeds are poorly understood. Research is needed on optimizing the choices of herbicide and/or cultural practices as part of an integrated management system for turfgrass.

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“…L ow‐input sustainable turfgrass species have previously been tested to determine their suitability throughout the North Central Region (NCR) and other parts of the northern United States and Canada (Dernoeden et al, 1994, 1998; Diesburg et al, 1997; Mintenko et al, 2002; Watkins et al, 2011). These and other studies have shown that several species either are well‐adapted to the northern United States (tall fescue [ Festuca arundinacea ], hard fescue [ Festuca trachyphylla ], sheep fescue [ Festuca ovina ], colonial bentgrass [ Agrostis capillaris ], Chewings fescue [ Festuca rubra var.…”

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“…Of the three fine fescue species tested, the most widely‐adapted species was Chewings fescue, which performed at an acceptable level (over 5.0) in most locations in both years (Table 3). Chewings fescue has previously been shown to be an effective low‐input turfgrass (Dernoeden et al, 1998). The species has a bunch‐type growth habit and is known to be very aggressive (Rose Fricker et al, 1997).…”

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Cultivar Performance of Low-Input Turfgrass Species for the North Central United States

Watkins

Gardner

Stier

et al. 2014

Applied Turfgrass Science

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Turfgrass managers are in need of low‐input turfgrass species options. We have previously identified a number of species that do well as low‐input, sustainable turf in the north central United States. The objective of this study was to evaluate multiple cultivars of turfgrass species with known adaption to low‐input environments in the North Central Region. Twenty‐five turfgrass cultivars and selections, representing ten grass species, were evaluated at eight locations. Plots were established in late summer 2007, and after establishment were maintained at 7.6 cm without inputs of pesticides, fertilizer, or supplemental irrigation. Tall fescue, Chewings fescue, hard fescue, and colonial bentgrass performed well at most locations. Sheep fescue, tufted hairgrass, and prairie junegrass all performed adequately at some locations, and poorly at others. Texas bluegrass hybrids and the single Idaho bentgrass entry were not well adapted to most of the region.

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Low Maintenance Performance of Five Festuca Species in Monostands and Mixtures

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Cool‐Season Turfgrass Colony and Seed Survival in a Restored Prairie

Cool‐Season Turfgrass Colony and Seed Survival in a Restored Prairie

Cultural Management of Weeds in Turfgrass

Cultivar Performance of Low-Input Turfgrass Species for the North Central United States

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