On a recent walk through a cemetery I frequent, I noticed several tree bases that were treated with a herbicide. In the past, the previous cemetery manager told me he never used herbicides and would have his workers string trim around all the grave markers and trees. So why the change?

This week's contributors include: Dr. David Shetlar; Dr. David Gardner; Dr. Ed Nangle; and Pam Sherratt. These experts are talking billbugs, fertilizer labels and clover, oxalis and other trifoliate weed ID and managing. 

On a recent walk in the cemetery near our office, I came upon a downed tree. Remarkably, I took a picture of the same tree 4 days ago and it looked fine. But unknown to me at the time, rot was lurking in a poor crotch angle.

Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, family Psychidae) are the larvae (caterpillars) of a native moth that develop within silk bags festooned with pieces of their host plants. As the caterpillars mature, they begin weaving more host plant debris into the silk, which provides structural stability as well as camouflage.

Six Ohio companies are listed in the LM150 with combined revenues of $2.44 billion. Two of the companies were ranked in the top 20. The six companies experienced an average growth rate of 7.67% between 2023 and 2024.

It’s that time of year in Northwest Ohio that two toxic plants are coming into flower. Poison Hemlock and Wild Parsnip are both in full flower but are toxic in different ways.

This week's recording of the OSU Turfgrass Team Times. This edition was recorded on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Check out this resource of our OSU Turf Team. As we are in the full-swing of the season, the Ohio Turfgrass Team Times will be recorded weekly to provide the latest and greatest information to those interested in turf.

Opening Day for the Diagnostic Walkabout at Spring Grove Cemetery is this coming Monday, June 2, at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. The Walkabouts are comprehensive, hands-on training for Green Industry professionals. Use a special registration code to save money!

The June 2 Diagnostic Walkabout at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum for Green Industry professionals is a comprehensive, hands-on training. Participants examine and discuss plants, plant pests, plant diseases, landscape designs, and other points of interest.