College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Seedheads in lawns

  Published on May 19, 2011
  Seedheads in lawns are a natural process that can’t be avoided, but keeping your mower blade sharp and applying fertilizer will help the lawn be healthy and good looking.

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  Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management

  Published on October 3, 2017
  Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.

• Dogwood sawfly is one of our most attractive defoliators

  Published on September 4, 2009
  

• Fairy ring on golf courses

  Published on July 2, 2010
  

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  Is an early spring a boom or bust for golf course turf?

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Warm temperatures in February have resulted in golf courses opening in some areas of Michigan, but will this warmup cause turf problems?

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  Seedheads, hawkweed and slime mold in lawns

  Published on May 19, 2016
  Now is when seedheads push through turfgrass, orange and yellow hawkweed flowers and slime mold covers turf blades.

• Michigan centennial farms certification

  Published on May 7, 2008
  

• Controlling crabgrass after it emerges

  Published on June 27, 2013
  Crabgrass has emerged in many turf and lawn areas, and there are several herbicide options available for post-emergence control.

• Clean Sweep Program for Mid-Michigan to be held Sept. 12

  Published on August 1, 2013
  Mid-Michigan residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted pesticides through the Clean Sweep program on Sept. 12, 2013.

• 2011 West Michigan summer nursery discussion meetings

  Published on June 8, 2011
  Nursery growers are invited to a series of weekly, roundtable discussions with ornamental nursery plant growers and MSU Extension specialists in Ottawa County starting June 16.

• Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury

  Published on June 22, 2012
  Knowing what to do when a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.

• Armyworms marching across the northwest Lower Peninsula

  Published on July 25, 2008
  

• Japanese beetles are on the way

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Avoid pruning your plants in July or August. Unless, of course, you plan on serving pie to Japanese beetles.

• Toxic mulch: When wood chips go bad

  Published on July 15, 2011
  A sour smell coming from your mulch could be the result of acids and other compounds. Use the proper precautions before placing in beds, especially during hot weather.

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  Suspected annual bluegrass weevil on golf course in Michigan

  Published on June 13, 2022
  Suspected annual bluegrass weevil has been initially identified on a golf course in southeast Michigan. This is a significant pest for golf course turf, especially annual bluegrass, and if confirmed will be the first occurrence in Michigan.

• What can I do about Japanese beetles landing on our golfers?

  Published on July 17, 2013
  Japanese beetles are flying all over some golf courses this week, making golfers unhappy. This article explains how to reduce the clouds of beetle to a tolerable level, and how to protect fairways from future grub damage.

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  Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan

  Published on November 2, 2015
  White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time.

• Summer of stress continues for turf

  Published on July 27, 2012
  Recent rainfall has provided some relief to dormant turfgrass areas. If the turf has resumed growth, a fertilizer application could be helpful in assisting the turf to recover.

• Winterkill still impacting greens

  Published on July 16, 2010
  

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  June is “Great Outdoors Month”

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Get outside during Great Outdoors Month this June!