Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Format: Live Webinar (via Zoom)
This session is eligible for 2 Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits.
Registration
Cost: $15
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
If the fee to participate poses a financial barrier, please contact: Melissa Libby Babcock, 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu.
Session Topics
Join us online to learn about management program for landscape and lawn care for the upcoming season:
Spring kick-off for landscape
A successful spring kick-off in Maine begins by monitoring soil temperatures and tracking Growing Degree Days to ensure proper care of plants and precise pest and weed management during the growing season. Maintaining the soil health of these landscapes is equally vital for robust plant growth. This presentation will focus on identifying common tree and shrub challenges for the upcoming season, prioritizing soil health, and implementing effective scouting techniques.
Lawn care
A multi-tactic approach to Integrated Pest Management in turf combines mechanical, cultural, and chemical strategies with an understanding of pest biology to ensure interventions that are both precise and well-timed. This ecological strategy is most effective when paired with a strong foundation in soil science, as factors like soil structure and pH levels ultimately determine whether essential nutrients are bioavailable to the grass. This talk will focus on pest, diseases and weeds of turf, their management approaches, and soil science essentials for lawn care.
Presenter
Dr. Manjot Sidhu
Dr. Manjot Sidhu is an Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. She develops educational programs, conducts applied research, and provides support for ornamental crop production across Maine. Her work supports the green industry, including floriculture, nurseries, greenhouse production, and consumer horticulture.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Melissa Libby Babcock, 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu by April 15, 2026.
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