• Performance of Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars in Michigan: 2001-2005

    Published on November 6, 2015
    Kentucky bluegrass is the most widely used turfgrass in Michigan. It is used in home lawns, institutional grounds, parks and athletic fields. The species is persistent and attractive and has a medium to fine leaf texture and medium to dark green color.

  • Performance of Tall Fescue Turfgrass Cultivars in Michigan: 2001-2006

    Published on November 6, 2015
    Tall fescue is a resilient grass that adapts well to a wide range of growing conditions. It is used in home lawns, grounds, parks, playgrounds and forages. It is also a popular choice for low-maintenance areas such as airports and fairgrounds.

  • Performance of Fineleaf Fescue Cultivars and Selections in Michigan 2004-2006

    Published on November 23, 2015
    Five species of fescue, chewings fescue, strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, hard fescue and sheep fescue, are all commonly identified by their fine leaf texture.

  • Hybrid Elms

    Published on March 11, 2016
    A quick reference guide about Hybrid Elms, Ulmus spp.

  • Northern Pin Oak

    Published on March 11, 2016
    A quick reference guide about Northern Pin Oak, Quercus ellipsoidalis

  • Btk: One Management Option for Spongy Moth

    Published on October 5, 2021
    This publication is designed to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Bt and spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly gypsy moth.

  • Tupelo

    Published on March 11, 2016
    A quick reference guide about Tupelo, Nyssa sylvatica.

  • Trident Maple

    Published on March 11, 2016
    A quick reference guide about Trident Maple, Acer buergerianum.

  • A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

    Published on October 13, 2022
    Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.

  • Poison Ivy in Michigan – Toxicodendron radicans and rybergii

    Published on May 29, 2020
    Along with photos, identification and distribution information, this bulletin (E3438) also discusses the irritant substance urushiol and nonchemical and chemical control options.

  • Hosta Pests and Diseases

    Published on August 3, 2022
    This Michigan State University Extension bulletin describes the major pests and diseases that afflict hostas.

  • Poison Ivy in Michigan

    Published on May 29, 2020
    Along with photos, identification and distribution information, this bulletin discusses the irritant substance urushiol and how to avoid it. The publication ends with nonchemical and chemical control options.

  • School Ground Habitat for People and Wildlife

    Published on November 9, 2015
    The interrelationships among living things and their physical environment are usually numerous and complex. This abundance and complexity provide organisms, especially humans, with a wealth of opportunities to prosper.

  • Turfgrass Pest Management: Training Manual For Comm Applicators - Category 3A

    Published on April 2, 2012
    This manual provides the information readers need to become Michigan certified commercial applicators in Category 3A, Turfgrass Pests. It's also useful to homeowners and others.

  • Wildfire-Resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan

    Published on November 10, 2015
    Most Michigan residents are surprised to learn that Michigan experiences 8,000 to 10,000 wildland fires each year. It is estimated that forest fires, brush fires and grass fires destroy or damage 100 to 200 homes, barns and outbuildings annually.

  • Maple tree autopsy

    Published on September 4, 2009

  • Start scouting conifers for mites

    Published on May 13, 2011
    Found on many species of conifers, mites can degrade the quality of the trees by causing bronzing of the foliage and sometimes even loss of needles.

  • Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

    Published on April 19, 2017
    New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

  • Japanese stilt grass alert

    Published on May 26, 2006
    Japanese stilt grass came to the eastern United States accidentally and has been spreading rapidly into the Midwest.

  • MSU Plant Trial Field Day on August 2, 2016

    Published on July 19, 2016
    Growers, retailers and landscapers of ornamental plants are invited to this annual event Aug. 2, 2016, to learn about new plants and how they perform in gardens.