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THE LAWN INSTITUTE
Helping to create a greener world for more than 50 years.
In 1955, The Lawn Institute was created as a not-for-profit corporation to assist in and encourage through research and education the improvement of lawns and sports turf. Since then, the Institute has been one of the most respected authorities in the world among turf professionals and scientists for monitoring, reporting, and interpreting the latest advances in turfgrass research, landscape horticulture, and agronomic science. The Lawn Institute conducts its own research program which funds some of the world's highest regarded turf scientist to fill gaps in our knowledge.
While industry and technology have provided jobs and goods to make life easier, the effect on the environment has been substantial. But we can help restore this precious earth with something as simple as turfgrass – the earth’s living skin. Read more… valuable consumer resources.
The Lawn Institute is proud to make it's over 50 years of expertise available to everyone.
2013 TPI Midwinter Conferece
Plinko Winners
Mark Mann, Master Craft Industries - $100 Cash
Chip Lain, Pine Island Turf Nursery - Chicago Tour at 2013 Summer Convention
Sabre McCraw, Hope Plantation Turf - iPad
Linda Bradley, Turf Mountain Sod - Night at Drake Hotel at 2013 Summer Convention
Bobby Winstead, Winstead Turf Farms - Website banner ad for 6 months
The Lawn Institute proudly presents 500 Club
Meet our 2013 Members
Meet our 2012 Members
Introducing a new and rewarding way to donate to The Lawn Institute - Our new 500 Club!
The Lawn Institute is hard at work funding research and education efforts to change misconceptions and misinformation about turfgrass and lawns.
The Foundation needs your support to continue funding research and expand our commitment to education. Your change to be involved is here and the time is now!
With donations of $500 or more you will receive the following recognition:
- The Lawn Institute 500 Club polo shirt
- The Lawn Institute 500 Club pin
- Recognition in our publications
- Personal recognition in The Lawn Institute booth
- Personal recognition on our new 500 Club 2012 poster displayed at our 2013 & 2014 events
For more informaton about the 500 Club please click HERE!
MONEY SAVINGS CARD!
The Lawn Insititute is making it easy for you to say "Thank You" to people you appreciate.
Whether you give the cards to your customers, employees, fmily and friends as a "Thank You" or sell the cards to your local community, you are supporting The Lawn Institite! Click HERE to see how the program works. Fax or email your order form today!
The 2013 Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship
2013 Submission date has expired!
Congratulations to the winners of the Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship for 2012:
Chase Cochran, Turf Merchants, Inc., Tangent, OR
William Warpinski, Central Sod Farms, Inc., Centreville, MD
Learn the facts about turf's benefits!
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Take a stand and show your turf pride! Turfgrass is one of the most widespread, beneficial and economical landscape plants in the country. It adds value to America's communities and economy. Watch, share and repost this short video about lawns, parks, golf courses, recreational sport fields and green space. Live on Turfgrass!
Fall Lawn Care Tips from The Lawn Institute
Where to get your soil tested
Aerating your lawn
Benefits of lawn often overlooked
Fertilization - What is NPK fast-slow release
Getting your lawn sprinkler ready for winter
Preparing your lawn for Fall - Cool Season Grasses
Preparing your lawn for Fall - Warm Season Grasses
