As summers get hotter and drier, it’s time to rethink what parks and gardens should look like.
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In this extract from his newly published essay collection, the author traces the imperial British origins of a quintessential Kiwi chore.
The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.
On a hot summer’s day in Melbourne, the artificial turf hit a top temperature of 72°C. This is sufficient to cause irreversible skin burns in just ten seconds.
A little corner of the garden set aside for wildlife can make a huge difference, if we all do it.
NoMowMay is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.
This episode explores how colonial history has affected what we plant and who gets to garden. We also discuss practical gardening tips with an eye to Indigenous knowledge.
Your less manicured garden has the potential to combat tackle climate change and help wildlife survive.
Different grasses respond to and cope with winter in different ways.
As we approach the start of gardening season, it’s a good time to ask some questions about what to plant and who gets to plant.
Before you reach for the weed killer, spare a thought for struggling pollinators.
The ideal of perfect turf – a weed-free, supergreen monoculture – is a relatively recent phenomenon.
New Zealand’s urban green space has dwindled over the past six decades. The Commissioner for the Environment has issued a warning and a challenge – get greener before climate change gets meaner.
Plant care advice abounds on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – but not all of it is good. A plant expert debunks four common recommendations.
Plus, why you should always remove grass cuttings from your lawn.
Beekeeping changes how people see and relate to the environment – there’s a lot we can learn.
Looking for a new gardening challenge? Turning your yard into an insect-friendly oasis could mean less work and more nature to enjoy.
Wildflowers, bees and butterflies – your lawn is a vibrant ecosystem waiting to be unleashed.
Weeds are serious problems on sports fields, parks and other sites covered with turfgrass. A new strategy uses mechanical force to kill them instead of chemical herbicides.
Artificial turf has become popular for kids’ sports as well as for professional players. The little black crumbs that help support the blades of fake grass may not be so harmless.
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Senior Research Associate in Entomology, Lancaster University
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Founder of Msit No’kmaq
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PhD Candidate, Social Justice Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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Professor and Director of the Division of Environmental Health, School of Public Health (Retired), Georgia State University
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Assistant Professor of Art History, Miami University
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Ecology, Nottingham Trent University
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Assistant Extension Educator and Director, UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Connecticut
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Associate Professor of Turfgrass and Soil Sciences, University of Connecticut
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Assistant Research Professor of Entomology, Penn State
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Ecology & Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of History, Case Western Reserve University
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Fungal Ecology, Aberystwyth University
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Research Associate, School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University