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July is a great time to garden
Published on June 19, 2023
Tips to keep your garden in full production until late fall. -
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources
Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them. -
Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass
Published on June 8, 2023
Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies. -
Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees
Published on May 24, 2023
Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease. -
Pain in the grass: Tall fescue
Published on May 23, 2023
Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year. -
A guide to aphids that feed on garlic mustard in Michigan
Published on May 17, 2023
Can these tiny insects help in the fight against invasive plants? -
MSU Extension bulletin highlights alternatives to blue spruce
Published on May 11, 2023
As blue spruce trees continue to decline throughout Michigan, this guide provides replacement suggestions for homeowners and landscapers. -
Tips to toss the moss from your lawn
Published on May 10, 2023
Frustrated with moss in your lawn? Understand why and then consider a range of management options. -
Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023
Published on May 4, 2023
Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life. -
Lilac borer is a pest that may weaken shrubs over time
Published on May 1, 2023
Lilac borer is a mysterious pest that weakens lilacs and ash trees.