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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

Tips for reseeding lawns in spring

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

Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching

Video on mulching leaves into turf

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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  • Soil testing through MSU Extension

    Published on August 30, 2023
    MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

  • Why test soil in the fall?

    Published on August 28, 2023
    Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.

  • Diagnostic Academy recently held in the Upper Peninsula

    Published on August 23, 2023
    Extension Master Gardeners and others learn more about diagnostics and assisting the public with plant and insect concerns.

  • Lawn turf update - July 6, 2023

    Published on July 6, 2023
    Lawns have recovered following the dry conditions the last couple months but now many diseases are appearing.

  • Equip yourself for dry weather: Tools and techniques to soften the slap of drought in your garden

    Published on June 26, 2023
    To minimize the impact of drought in your landscape and garden, it is crucial to employ the right tools and techniques. Planning ahead and implementing simple practices can soften the blow of drought and help your garden thrive.

  • Drought conditions begin to impact Michigan landscapes

    Published on June 21, 2023
    Watch for common signs of drought stress on landscape plants.

  • Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass

    Published on June 8, 2023
    Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies.

  • Pain in the grass: Tall fescue

    Published on May 23, 2023
    Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year.

  • Tips to toss the moss from your lawn

    Published on May 10, 2023
    Frustrated with moss in your lawn? Understand why and then consider a range of management options.

  • Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023

    Published on May 4, 2023
    Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life.

  • 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.

  • Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

    Published on April 11, 2023
    A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.

  • Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

    Published on April 10, 2023
    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.

  • Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

    Published on April 5, 2023
    When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?

  • Fall yard and garden cleanup tips

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

  • Crabgrass control during a hot summer

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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