News
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Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf
Published on June 27, 2019
White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now. -
Pinkish-red strands in grass could be red thread
Published on June 26, 2019
Red thread is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize. -
Diversity in when milkweeds emerge supports monarch butterflies
Published on June 21, 2019
The timing of milkweed emergence determines egg-laying opportunities for monarchs -
Upper Peninsula gardeners continue to benefit from Smart Gardening program
Published on June 10, 2019
Free MSU Extension tip sheets, presentations and hands-on activities reached over a thousand people at the annual Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed. -
Staying safe outdoors during tick season
Published on June 6, 2019
There are so many possibilities for us to be bitten by ticks this summer, learn how to prevent and protect yourself from them. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Asparagus
Published on May 24, 2019
Michigan asparagus is tasty and high in many important vitamins and minerals. -
Btk: One management option for Lymantria dispar
Published on May 22, 2019
Answers to frequently asked questions about using Bt products to control Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during outbreaks. -
Smart Gardening featured at the “Let’s Get Growing” garden show
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners have tremendous success hosting their first program in Alpena. -
Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival. -
Why are my pine trees turning brown?
Published on May 17, 2019
Knowing which species of pine you have and the time of year you first see symptoms can help you identify the problem.