Summary The Scotts Company is researching a new type of grass, genetically modified creeping bentgrass, for use on golf courses. This modification allows the grass to be resistant to roundup like many of the current genetically modified crops. This will allow for an economical way of controlling weeds in golf course putting greens, reducing the

Which grass type is right for me?  We get asked this question a lot and here in Raleigh as growing grass is actually very challenging due to our poor clayey soils and ever changing climate.  In North Raleigh, we mainly say stick to what your neighbors have (if they have decent lawns), which is generally

Bermuda and Zoysia lawns in the Triangle have seen a good growing season this summer.  They have had plenty of rain to keep them spreading into thick luscious lawns, not to mention the heat they seem to like.  I spent most of my weekends on Lake Gaston, where I renovated a lawn from Tall Fescue