College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Don’t sweep your leaves to the curb! Mulch them back into your lawn or garden

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Mulching leaves back into your lawn will provide a natural source of nutrients that will improve the growth of your lawn.

• Downy mildew on Veronica

  Published on June 21, 2007
  

• What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?

  Published on August 12, 2011
  If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard.

• Spruce needle rust disease

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

• Beware of frostbite in winter months

  Published on December 14, 2011
  As harvest comes to a close and the weather turns cold, there are certain precautions that should be taken in order to safe over the winter months.

• Two more spruce problems that are not herbicide related

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Cooley spruce adelgid and spruce needle rust result in browning of current year’s growth on spruce and may be mistaken for Imprelis damage.

• The secret to good lawns is good soil

  Published on July 25, 2013
  Many home lawns face challenges that can’t be solved with fertilizer or pesticide applications. Often you have to look deeper to find the solution.

• Bacterial blight of lilac

  Published on May 28, 2010
  

• Dry weather could mean grub damage in lawns

  Published on September 18, 2009
  

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  Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 19, 2017

  Published on May 19, 2017
  This week’s update discusses mulching trees correctly, frost injury to plants and trees, and seedheads appearing in lawns.

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  Don’t always assume lawns not greening up is due to grubs

  Published on April 30, 2015
  There are several reasons other than grubs that may keep turfgrass from greening up, like deicing salt injury and dog spot.

• Patching up lawns

  Published on April 18, 2008
  

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

• Do the chilly temperatures have you wondering just how cold it got last night?

  Published on September 1, 2009
  

• Is it winter damage or needlecast?

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

• Irrigation critical for newly planted trees and shrubs

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

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  Don’t miss registering for 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference

  Published on September 12, 2017
  Arborists, city foresters, lawn and landscape professionals, public or private garden managers and golf course superintendents will benefit from attending this conference.

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  Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 1 of 2

  Published on March 21, 2017
  In Michigan, it is illegal to sell, purchase or apply restricted use pesticides without holding a valid pesticide applicator’s certification or working on your own farm under the direct supervision of someone who does. What is that and how do you get one?

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – Sept. 7, 2018

  Published on September 7, 2018
  An update on strawberry root weevil adults, green stink bugs, tar spot on maples and leaf blotch on horse chestnuts.

• Yellow hawkweed and black medic

  Published on May 28, 2010