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How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

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Ready for an attractive, healthy and smart lawn? View the resources below to help get you started.

Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching

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Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs

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

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  • Plant Quest 2023: A gardener's perfect holiday gift

    Published on December 16, 2022
    Join nationally known experts to explore the best selection of woodland garden plants, new and exciting vegetables, alternatives to turf and show-stopping plants that will pack a punch in your garden

  • Fall yard and garden cleanup tips

    Published on November 3, 2022
    Use these fall yard and garden cleanup tips for more success next year.

  • Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass

    Published on June 29, 2022
    Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators.

  • Crabgrass control during a hot summer

    Published on June 29, 2022
    Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas.

  • Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

    Published on June 24, 2022
    Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

  • Tree seedlings are infesting lawns

    Published on May 26, 2022
    This spring a prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across the state.

  • Consider a flowering bee lawn to help pollinators

    Published on May 19, 2022
    Another tool to make your yard more attractive to bees and other pollinators.

  • Lawn turf update – May 11, 2022

    Published on May 11, 2022
    Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet conditions, but the recent warmup has lawns and weeds springing to life.

  • Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

    Published on April 13, 2022
    Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

  • Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

    Published on April 1, 2022
    When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?

  • Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

    Published on September 24, 2021
    A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.

  • Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

    Published on September 13, 2021
    Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.

  • Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

    Published on July 1, 2021
    Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.

  • Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

    Published on May 14, 2021
    While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.

  • What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

    Published on May 14, 2021
    Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.

  • Starting a grasses and sedges garden

    Published on January 25, 2021
    An alternative to turf lawns for the home gardener.

  • MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day

    Published on September 3, 2020
    MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf.

  • How much water does your lawn irrigation system apply?

    Published on July 8, 2020
    As dry conditions persist, knowing how much water your irrigation system applies is critical for maintaining healthy turf.

  • Lawn irrigation tips

    Published on July 8, 2020
    Light, frequent irrigation during this hot, dry weather will help your lawn survive and thrive.

  • Helping your turf during dry and hot weather

    Published on July 7, 2020
    Throughout much of Michigan, lawns are under stress from high temperatures and lack of rainfall.

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