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Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching

Video on mulching leaves into turf

Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs

Learn how to mow your lawn, how to fertilize and how much to water your lawn to control grubs.

Watering strategies to keep a garden productive 

Published on June 26, 2025
Keeping a garden properly irrigated requires knowing how much water to use and the right way to water.
Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on May 30, 2025
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
Not your mother’s Roundup

Published on May 8, 2025
The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you?
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

Published on March 7, 2025
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?
Learn Backyard Fruit Basics with Michigan State University Extension’s online course

Published on February 12, 2025
Introductory fruit growing concepts for small and tree fruits offered through self-paced course.
MSU Extension Master Gardeners highlighted for volunteer efforts across the Upper Peninsula

Published on February 6, 2025
Over $71,000 in economic contributions provided through community gardening education.
Now is the time to learn to grow your own vegetables

Published on February 6, 2025
MSU Extension offers a self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course for individuals or groups.
Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

Published on January 2, 2025
Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

Published on October 18, 2024
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.
Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.
Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants

Published on October 9, 2024
MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others.
Labor Day lawn chores

Published on August 27, 2024
The Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial end to summer and is a great reminder that September is a key time for homeowners looking to spruce up the lawn.
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

Published on July 18, 2024
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.
Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds

Published on May 14, 2024
Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family.
Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

Published on May 9, 2024
Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.
A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan

Published on April 26, 2024
It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.
Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed

Published on April 26, 2024
Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.”