This edition of the Turfgrass Establishment Series covers selection of species and cultivars that are suitable for lawns in Ohio.

Melissodes, as a genus, are generally are fall fliers.  Melissodes denticulatus here flies July through early September, in synchrony with the ironweed bloom and collects all that fantastic white pollen for her larva. Fall in love with this ironweed specialist bee.

These beautiful, tall, vibrant purple native flowers are a welcome sign of late summer and a BOON to many insects. They are a valuable late season nectar source for many insects and butterflies, and their pollen is a required resource for specialist long-horned bees.

Squash Vine Borers (SVB) (Melittia cucurbitae) are highly effective in squelching squash providing another form of relief from excessive Cucurbita. The stem-boring caterpillars cause plants to turn yellow, wilt, and die. Symptoms produced by the caterpillars are becoming apparent in Ohio.

The Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus (previously Anthrax tigrinus)) belongs to the family, Bombyliidae, with members commonly called “bee flies” because they bear a striking resemblance to bees. That explains the “bee” in the tiger bee fly common name. The “tiger” comes from the intricate black markings on the fly’s wings.

The High Line is a reclaimed elevated train line turned lush park in the Concrete Jungle of New York City. With native plants and wild naturalistic landscaping as a theme, this unique park features art, education, and a 4-season landscape for the nature lover in even the busiest New Yorker!

Storms blew through Sandusky Ohio Saturday, August 12, 2023, taking down branches, trees, and power lines.

This edition of the Turfgrass Team Times (TTT) includes: grub sampling, soil remediation and weather perks!

While hiking the Atlantic Forest of South America, I relished the sight of mosses, orchids, bamboos, and bromeliads. However, my favorite experience – my once-in-a-blue-moon-moment – my bucket list item – that one thing I could not wait to see – was a fern. But not just any fern. A fern in the air. With a trunk. And one heck of a story to tell. A Tree Fern.

Rainwater mitigation is a challenge. With initiatives and programs like Ohio Department of Agriculture’s H 2 Ohio, water quality is important.