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  • Mowing Lawn Turf

    Published on June 8, 2015
    Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf. Mowing performed at the correct height and frequency is essential to the health and density of the stand. Removing leaf tips induces plants to form new sprouts, increasing stand density.

  • White Grubs in New Sod: What Do I Do?

    Published on February 18, 2016
    When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down.

  • 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.

  • European chafer: Tips for your lawn

    Published on May 12, 2017
    Tips and tricks on managing European chafer on your lawn.

  • Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection

    Published on February 11, 2016
    It is important to select a grass species cultivar that is well adapted to the area, able to perform well and well suited to the intended level of management.

  • Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

    Published on January 25, 2017
    Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

  • Sod webworm: Tips for your lawn

    Published on May 15, 2017
    Tip and tricks for managing and dealing with sod webworms on your lawn.

  • European Chafer and Japanese Beetle on Sod Farms

    Published on June 8, 2015
    Some sod farms in Michigan have had problems with Japanese beetle or European chafer in recent years. Spring is a good time to review your strategy for the next generation.

  • Winterkill of Turfgrass

    Published on May 28, 2015
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  • MSU Turfgrass Research Update 2017

    Published on May 1, 2018
    Dollar spot continues to be among the most important diseases on golf course turf in terms of the percentage of golf course pesticide/fertilizer budgets that are spent to control it.

  • MSU Turf Insects

    Published on May 6, 2015

  • MSU Water Page

    Published on May 28, 2015

  • Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

    Published on May 16, 2017
    Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.

  • 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.

  • Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

  • Cultivation of Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Soil compaction, soil layering and excessive thatch buildup are common problems on home lawns in Michigan.

  • Weather - Drought

    Published on July 2, 2012
    The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

  • Optimizing Cultural Practices to Improve Athletic Field Performance

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Turfgrass researchers have long extolled the benefits of proper mowing and fertilization practices to maintain vigorous and healthy turfgrass surfaces.

  • Turf Tips for the Homeowner: European Chafer

    Published on February 8, 2018
    Information on the European Chafer and how it affects your home.

  • Identification and Management of Fall Webworm

    Published on September 15, 2016
    In mid- to late summer, you may notice silk webs beginning to form around the shoots and leaves of your shade trees.

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