Guelph Turfgrass Institute

The Trial Garden at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute is part of a large research project, with sister gardens at Landscape Ontario in Milton and at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. This horticultural variety trial has been underway for over two decades. 

#NoMowMay aims to support pollinators by letting grass (and weeds) grow in the month of May. However, this can increase the number of unwanted pests in your neighbourhood and decrease the quality of your lawn long-term. The take home messages are to mow when the grass needs mowing, plant native flowering species, and create a long-term plan to support pollinators.

Good grass doesn't happen by accident. The Guelph Turfgrass Institute applies rigorous scientific methods to discover best practices and create innovative tools for keeping lawns as healthy as possible. Landscape Ontario and the GTI teamed up to explore how research done for golf courses and sports fields trickles down to public spaces, home lawns and garden

It is important to match the type of turf species to local conditions and intended use (function, maintenance, appearance). A discussion with Mike Vanbeek, Instructor in the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management Program.

The Diploma in Turfgrass Management (DTM) is a 20-month long program offered at the University of Guelph which provides students with hands-on learning opportunities and real world experience. This video answers many of the frequently asked questions about the DTM program.