MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Top five questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline this spring

  Published on June 12, 2020
  Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.

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  Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.

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  Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.

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

  Published on May 22, 2020
  Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.

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  Lesser celandine: An attractive spring weed that spreads with a vengeance

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Also known as fig buttercup, lesser celandine forms dense mats that outcompete shady turf and spring ephemerals.

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  Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for

  Published on May 4, 2020
  Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.

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  Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

  Published on May 1, 2020
  Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.

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  How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?

  Published on April 23, 2020
  Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension.

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  Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides

  Published on April 16, 2020
  Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications.

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  Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

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  Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

  Published on January 15, 2020
  Fertilizers can be applied to enhance growth in plants that exhibit a deficiency or require higher nutrient levels for success.

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  MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers

  Published on October 15, 2019
  Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls.

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  September fertilization and rust on turf

  Published on September 12, 2019
  Stretches of dry and hot weather this summer resulted in some lawns being stressed and slow to recover. Fertilizer applications in September will ensure the turf maintains density and competes with pests such as weeds and rust.

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  Tips for seeding lawns in September

  Published on September 12, 2019
  September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan.

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  Got weeds? Remove them before they set seed.

  Published on September 11, 2019
  Ways to conquer those unwanted or unknown plants from invading your gardens or yards

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  How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens

  Published on July 11, 2019
  A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.

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  Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf

  Published on June 27, 2019
  White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now.

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  Pinkish-red strands in grass could be red thread

  Published on June 26, 2019
  Red thread is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.

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  Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.

  Published on May 16, 2019
  MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions.

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  To bag or not to bag?

  Published on October 31, 2018
  If you start early, you can avoid all the work and time of raking, bagging and hauling leaves from your lawn.