Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a drought-resistant turf that is easy to care for in USDA Hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Grain isn’t much of a factor on bent grass greens because the blades of grass grow nearly straight up, while Bermuda grass lays over in a particular direction. Bent grass greens are usually easier to ...

Mississippi State Assistant Professor Hongxu Dong, a scientist in the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station who specializes in turfgrass breeding and genetics, evaluates grasses in ...

Spring brings lots of lawn and garden questions from Houston Chronicle readers. Here are a few. Q: Our lawn is Bermuda grass, but it is growing up through the garden beds. I researched fusalide, but ...

Q: How can I get rid of Bermuda grass now growing in a tall fescue lawn. A: The best way to get rid of it in fescue is to cut it out if possible and then seed the bare spots after the Bermuda grass ...

Q: How can I get rid of Bermuda grass in my lawn? A: Bermuda grass is sometimes used as a turf grass, particularly in areas with very high foot traffic. Most of the time, though, it’s considered a ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A product with deep roots in Mississippi State’s turfgrass program that hit the market this past year is now taking over lawns, golf courses and sports fields around the world.