Turfgrass Weeds

Biology and Management of Creeping Beggarweed (Desmodium incanum) in Warm-Season Turf

Grantly Ricketts and Chris Marble

Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes and Gardens

Andrew MacRae, Nathan Boyd, and Marina D'Abreau

Identification, Biology, and Management of Goosegrass [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] in Florida Turfgrasses

Pawel Petelewicz and Gregory E. MacDonald

This publication is a tool to aid turfgrass professionals, Extension specialists, and clientele in the identification and management of goosegrass in Florida turfgrasses. Written by Pawel Petelewicz and Gregory E. MacDonald, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, February 2025.

Turfgrass Herbicides: Mode of Action and Resistance Management

Pawel Petelewicz and J. Bryan Unruh

This document is a tool for turfgrass professionals, sod producers, golf course superintendents, athletic and sports fields managers, landscape managers, and extension specialists to help develop herbicide programs that reduce the risk of herbicide resistant weeds in turfgrass systems.

Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns

J. Bryan Unruh, Pawel Petelewicz, Laurie E. Trenholm, Erin E. Harlow, and Ramon G. Leon

Weeds can be defined as unwanted plants or plants growing out of place. Proper identification and some understanding of how and why weeds are present in a lawn are important when selecting the best control strategy. Knowing if weeds were previously present in an area also helps homeowners prepare control measures in the future. Weed control should be a carefully planned and coordinated program.

Metsulfuron-Methyl-Containing Herbicides Potentially Damaging Ornamentals when Applied to Turfgrass

Chris Marble, Jason Smith, Timothy K. Broschat, Adam Black, Ed Gilman, and Celeste White

This document discusses the potential damage to ornamental plants when metsulfuron-methyl-containing herbicides are applied to turfgrass. It highlights the herbicide’s effectiveness in controlling broadleaf weeds but warns of its adverse effects on non-target ornamental species. The article provides guidelines for minimizing damage, including proper application techniques and timing. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding the herbicide’s properties and the susceptibility of various ornamental plants to avoid unintended harm. Original publication date April 2016.