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  1. Soil Testing for Ohio Lawns, Landscapes, Fruit Crops, and Vegetable Gardens

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132

    inexpensive way to maintain good plant health in lawns and landscapes, and to maximize productivity of ... samples in a large area such as a lawn. The longer length and welded step reduces back and shoulder strain ... effective for lawns and landscapes if you are only performing plant nutrient maintenance tests over small ...

  2. Staphylococcus aureus: A Problem When Food Is Left Out Too Long

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5564-11

    The disease that it causes can be serious, depending on individual response to the toxin, the amount ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot record the number of cases accurately unless the ... handling food. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About Staph Food ...

  3. Dollar Spot on Turfgrass

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3075

    disease lawn and turf dollar spot bluegrass turfgrass symptoms chemical control yellow spots on grass ... adequate soil moisture for continuous and optimal turf growth. Chemical Control. Used early in disease ... bluegrass lawns. Dollar spot occurs from late spring to late fall and is most prominent after cool, moist ...

  4. Mummy Berry of Blueberry

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-46

    Ohio State University Mummy berry is one of the most serious diseases of blueberry. Once the disease ... stage look like miniature black pumpkins (figure 3).    Causal Organism and Disease Cycle Mummy berry is ... greatly aid in controlling the disease. Removing these berries is not practical on a commercial scale, but ...

  5. Power Lawn Mowers for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892239

    according to safety guidelines. Trainer’s Note Safe lawn mowing practices can prevent injuries. For this ... Follow These Tips Begin by reading the operator’s manual. Before mowing, remove debris from lawn. Wear ... objects.     T     F 4. Carefully inspect the lawn for debris and remove it before mowing.     T     F 5. ...

  6. Slime Molds on Turfgrass

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3074

    recommended. Home, Yard and Garden Horticulture plant disease lawn and turf causal organism primitive fungi ... their presence. Plant vigor may be slightly reduced in severely colonized turf due to excessive growth ... due to shading of the turf causing reduced photosynthesis. Management The recommendation for areas ...

  7. Collecting and Submitting a Turfgrass Sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-3087-10

    Horticulture home yard and garden plant disease lawn turf turf grass sample golf course turf athletic turf sod ... athletic fields, and residential lawns. If a problem is suspected, send a sample from the declining area as ... shipping information are correct. Step 1: Collecting the Sample For "high-cut turf " such as ...

  8. Growing Hardy Figs in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1439

    those plants inside a high tunnel. Common Diseases and Insects  Figure 6. Symptoms of possible fig rust ... on fig leaves in our trial. Photo by Gary Gao, The Ohio State University. Several diseases and ... diseases and insects will be prevalent. So far, we have observed tiny brown spots on leaves (Figure 6). The ...

  9. Submitting Insect Specimens for Identification

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-2121

    management strategies are recommended. In addition, the PPDC diagnoses turf disorders and plant problems ... caused by insects, nematodes, disease, or environmental factors. The PPDC, which is sponsored by OSU ...

  10. Power Lawn Mowers

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-591210

    lawn mowers according to safety guidelines. Trainer’s Note Safe lawn mowing practices can save lives. ... Demonstrate PPE and lawn mower maintenance. Discuss various lawn mowing accidents and brainstorm about how ... operator’s manual. Before mowing remove debris from lawn. Wear protective, close-fitting clothing. Start ...

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