MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family.

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  Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

  Published on May 9, 2024
  Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.

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  Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed

  Published on April 26, 2024
  Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.”

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  A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan

  Published on April 26, 2024
  It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.

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

  Published on April 5, 2024
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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  Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

  Published on March 21, 2024
  Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.

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  360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms

  Published on February 29, 2024
  High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production.

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  Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer efforts

  Published on January 31, 2024
  Through their community service via gardening education, MSU Extension Master Gardeners contributed over $78,000 to Upper Peninsula communities in 2023.

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  Canadian Garden Study Tour offered by MSU Extension Master Gardener Program

  Published on January 19, 2024
  Join the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program to see and experience the Canadian Rockies, agriculture and botanic gardens of British Columbia.

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  Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn

  Published on November 14, 2023
  An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Drought conditions begin to impact Michigan landscapes

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.