• European crane fly damage appearing now in Grand Rapids

  Published on May 14, 2012
  European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses is appearing now. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults, and turf damage.

• Matted lawns and snow mold injury

  Published on March 25, 2010
  

• A tip for dealing with the “Help, my spruce are dying” requests

  Published on May 8, 2009
  

• Protecting evergreens from winter injury

  Published on February 28, 2011
  Evergreen plants often experience injury in winter as harsh winds pull moisture out of leaves that cannot be replenished.

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  Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications.

• A new tool to help with insect management

  Published on May 5, 2006
  

• How to get effective grub control in your home lawn - update 2009

  Published on April 15, 2009
  

• Bacterial leaf spot on hydrangea

  Published on June 25, 2010
  

• Blackflies are out and at it in southern Michigan

  Published on May 14, 2010
  

• Talk shop

  Published on May 9, 2011
  Workshop modifications help with arthritis and other conditions in the farm shop.

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  Winterkill on golf course update from northern Michigan

  Published on May 15, 2019
  There was sporadic and significant winterkill on golf courses in northern Michigan this year.

• Wandering caterpillars can be a nuisance

  Published on June 5, 2009
  

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  Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

  Published on October 19, 2017
  Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.

• The Do’s and Don’ts of handling and applying pesticides

  Published on May 16, 2011
  Whether you are a homeowner, farmer or grower, precaution and care need to be front and center when handling and applying pesticides.

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  Broadleaf weeds white clover and black medic are now flowering in turf

  Published on June 1, 2017
  A long-term strategy to reduce white clover and black medic in turfgrass is to ensure adequate fertility levels.

• A question about milky spore applications and grubs

  Published on April 13, 2012
  Wondering if milky spore applications work well for grub control? Find out here!

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  Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?

  Published on February 8, 2024
  The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides.

• Tips for revitalizing your turf this fall

  Published on September 23, 2011
  The past summer was once again a stressful one for many turfgrass areas, so if your patch of green is looking a little less green, here are some helpful tips to rejuvenate your lawn.

• Home gardener's FAQ about late blight in potatoes and tomatoes

  Published on May 17, 2010
  

• Tips for seeding your lawn during summer

  Published on July 11, 2013
  Summer conditions make it difficult to establish new grass in lawns. Here are some tips if you can’t wait for fall.