Cornell Clippings Podcast

March is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the growing season. Discover how microclimates caused by pavement and buildings impact grass health and weed growth. This episode offers a guide to creating a spring maintenance checklist, tackling problem areas, and setting up your lawn for success.   Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu. Stay connected and join the

Dr. Kevin Frank of Michigan State University shares expert insights on preventing and recovering from winter injury on golf courses. Discover how soil temperature monitoring, protective covers, and turf pigments can be used. Plus, explore the benefits and drawbacks of using black sand for heat retention and effective strategies for re-establishing damaged greens.   Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit

Growing degree days (GDDs) are critical for golf managers to predict plant growth and plan seasonal maintenance. This episode features a climate expert, Dr. Art DeGaetano, from Cornell’s Northeast Climate Center discussing how temperature fluctuations influence grass response, helping managers fine-tune turf care strategies for optimal results. Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu

Winter can take a toll on both warm- and cool-season grasses. Explore how heat transfer from pavement, dormancy periods, and slower green-up times impact grass health. Learn why late-fall nitrogen applications are essential for promoting faster spring recovery in Kentucky Bluegrass and Bermuda Grass.   Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu. Stay connected and join the