Grass Roots Exhibit

The Grass Roots Initiative: A Science-Based Focus on Turfgrass

Turfgrass has a major impact on our quality of life. The U.S. National Arboretum’s Grass Roots Initiative is a four-year, in-depth look at the science behind this familiar, but often misunderstood, landscape plant.

*New “Turf Tips” - Current Tips for your lawn.

USDA – Roots in Grass Research

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been investigating grasses for agricultural purposes since its founding in 1862. Pioneering research by USDA botanists and agrostologists forms the root of U.S. turfgrass today.

Turfgrass Horticulture—Information and Links

Learn about grass in the environment, the science of grass, and how people have used grass throughout history and today. Follow links to reliable sources of nformation on caring for turfgrass and trouble-shooting problems with your lawn.

Lawn Care Information and Programs

General Lawn Care Information

Search for Lawn Care Information by State

US National Arboretum Lawn Care Programs

Benefits of Lawns

Myths and Facts- The Truth About Turfgrass

Grass Roots Exhibit

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